"Academic Advisor And Instructor"

Salary

$39,132.00 Annually

Location 

Natchitoches, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

999900

Department

Northwestern State University

Opening Date

07/08/2024

Supplemental Information

Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Academic Advisor and Instructor.

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and names of three professional references to apply@nsula.edu.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu. Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to 

apply@nsula.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

• Shall have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours earned (master's degree preferred).
• Shall have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working with students, faculty and staff.
• Shall have at least one year of professional administrative experience. Post-secondary experience in advising, teaching, or student services is preferred.
• Shall meet the required standards defined by the University.
• Shall have the ability to collaborate with staff and faculty on projects and assignments.

Job Concepts

Academic Advisor

• Demonstrates commitment to excellence in serving students through advising.
• Serves as the primary advisor of record to approximately 250 students.
• Student cohort includes but is not limited to exploratory/undecided freshmen/sophomore students, General Studies majors, pre-clinical level students enrolled in the College of Nursing and visiting summer students.
• Advise students in the traditional office setting, via phone, and online delivery (WebEx, TEAMS, etc.).
• Provides thorough diligence in all aspects of advising, including meticulous record-keeping, degree audits (freshmen- graduating seniors).

Instructor

• Teach one or two sections of University Studies 1000 each fall and spring, along with one in the summer.
• Teach Academic Skills 1010 via face-to-face and/or online formats.

Administrative Duties

• Engaged in student retention and success programs by facilitating workshops, making appropriate on-campus and off-campus referrals, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of school goals and objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and program policy.
• Represents the school in a professional manner in all activities.
• Engage in professional service.
• Represents unit in university-wide committee work, retention, and recruiting functions.