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Academic Advisor 495695
Position Type: Staff
Position Number: 495695
Department: Undergraduate Advising Center
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing comprehensive academic advising and support to an assigned cohort of students based on major(s) and reports to the Director of the Undergraduate Advising Center.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required.
1-3 years of experience in academic advising or directly related experience.
Ability to maintain a high level of dependability, professionalism & customer service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including active listening and ability to present information clearly and professionally to a range of audiences.
Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to use sound judgment, discretion and diplomacy when working on sensitive issues with students.
Successful experience working with and building positive advising relationships with target student populations in higher education.
Work well as part of a team and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies to include: students, colleagues, faculty and administrators. Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Knowledge of basic computer operating system, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree; preferably in counseling, student affairs or related field.
1-3 years of experience in academic advising in a university or college setting.
Knowledge of literature and best practices related to undergraduate advising and student retention initiatives.
Familiarity with advising tools such as Banner, Degree Works, and SSC Campus.
Individuals in this position may be asked to work extended hours with a varying schedule, which may include evenings and weekends. Occasional travel to professional meetings and conferences.
Security Sensitive Statement:
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary: $31,224
Work Hours:
Posting Date: 05/17/2019
Close Date: 5/31/2019
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions:
To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.
Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.
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