(Hybrid) Senior Academic Advisor - College of Business and Economics

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV, United States
Full-time

Description

The John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Senior Academic Advisor.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Academic Advisor is primarily responsible for advising students and coordinating activities and events at a public, land-grant university.

The position serves as a senior-level advisor and assumes instructional and program management responsibilities as determined by the dean / director

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including :

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays ( staff holiday calendar )
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
  • 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments.

Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

  • WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.

Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.

Wellness programs

What you'll do :

  • Plan, implement and coordinate programming that includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, new student orientation, academic academies, multi-year retention initiatives and academic support services.
  • Assist senior leadership in collecting and analyzing enrollment data for the purpose increasing retention, persistence and completion.
  • Collaborate with recruitment staff by supporting initiatives to increase yield of first time admits to deposits.
  • Coordinate with career services center staff within colleges and centrally to assist students in selecting a major, identifying career pathways and building a professional profile for eventual placement.
  • Serve on college- and / or university-wide task forces / committees that impact student success at WVU.
  • Provide timely and effective academic counsel to assist students with selecting, matriculating to, and completing baccalaureate and professional degrees.
  • Develop and prepare a four- or five-year academic plan for each advisee and records plan in degree audit system (i.e. DegreeWorks).

Track and monitor persistence and completion in accordance with academic plan and revises when necessary.

  • Employs a combination of appreciative, developmental, intrusive, and prescriptive academic advising to assist students in persistence and completion of degree.
  • Interpret the WVU Undergraduate Catalog for the purpose of remaining updated on policies and procedures that regulate conferral of degrees.
  • Utilize student information systems (i.e. Banner and SSC Campus) to track and monitor academic history and in-progress work.
  • Conduct outreach to students who are identified as at-risk during early alert or midterm grade reporting processes and makes referrals to academic, career, and other support services.
  • Provide guidance to students submitting appeals for academic and federal financial aid suspensions, which includes creating an academic success plan in DegreeWorks.
  • Assist students with the transient approval process by reviewing course equivalencies and matching WVU courses with courses offered by the transient institution.
  • Assess student concerns and makes referrals to other University representatives / units.
  • Participate in events sponsored by the unit, which may include on campus recruiting, new student orientation, academic academies, and commencement.
  • Assist students with the transition from high school to college through formal convocation and orientation programs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of federal statutes (i.e. FERPA) protecting the confidentiality of academic records.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required or a bachelor's and an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following :
  • Advising or counseling
  • Academic or student support services
  • Student information systems
  • Program planning / management
  • All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Knowledge of student information systems (i.e. Banner, Student Success Collaborative Campus)
  • Application of degree audit / planning tools (i.e. DegreeWorks)
  • Expertise in different forms of academic advising (appreciative, developmental, intrusive, etc.)
  • Professional oral and written communications
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical reasoning and problem solving
  • Ability to employ interpersonal communications and conflict resolution
  • Analytical skills prudent to conducting research

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere.

Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu .

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

Aug 1, 2024

Posting Classification : Non-Classified

Exemption Status : Exempt

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Schedule

Full-time

30+ days ago
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