Academic Advisement Coordinator, College of Nursing & Health Professions

Academic Advisement Coordinator, College of Nursing & Health Professions

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Academic Advisement Coordinator, College of Nursing & Health Professions.

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	Dean's Office - Nursing
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Pay Grade	E08
Posting Close Date	Open until filled

Job Summary 
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Academic Advisement Coordinator is a key member of the Dean’s Office team and manages crucial aspects of academic advisement of incoming students and office operations by coordinating approaches for the holistic advisement and transition of incoming first year, incoming transfer, and continuing student populations as well as program application processes within the CNHP.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

Orientation: Serves as lead liaison with Office of Orientation and Transition Programs and coordinates CNHP involvement in Orientation events. Collaborate with relevant offices to ensure efficient and accurate transfer credit posting. Oversee new student academic advising and registration. Continuously assess and improve processes related to advisement and registration for incoming students.

Advising: Maintain reduced caseload of students for academic advisement.

Operations: Supervise Academic Advising efforts, including developing & implementing protocol for efficient office operations and quality academic advisement. Conduct continuous evaluation and improvement of advisement operations through assessment (e.g., student advisement experience, utilization of services, & quality advising documentation). Assist Dean in managing the day-to-day operation of Academic Advisement including staff hiring, onboarding, and scheduling.

Outreach: Pursue up-to-date knowledge of policy and curriculum changes at all levels and disseminate CNHP and general advisement updates to stakeholders through supervision of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and attendance at College Curriculum Committee meetings. Disseminate updates to advisement staff and plan related professional development as needed. Coordinate College Academic Advisement representation for events and presentations with campus partners. Develop and coordinate routine communication templates for academic advisers and other staff to use with students.

Advisor Assignment: Collaborate with Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and academic advisors to ensure all incoming students are promptly assigned advisors in SOAR. Manage academic advisor caseloads with regard to balanced workload distribution. Coordinate advisor assignments during transitions such as student major change and staff leave. Lead regular team advisement team meetings.

Program Application Process: Assist programs with application process as appropriate, which may include collecting, evaluating, and collating applications in preparation for programmatic review.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  
Bachelor’s degree in higher education, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university and two years’ experience as academic advisor in higher education.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively with campus partners in coordinating academic advisement efforts and carrying out retention initiatives.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts for budgetary and expense reporting.
• Ability to train, advise, oversee, and mentor student workers and graduate assistants.
• Ability to work occasional evening events or overnight travel related to the execution of office initiatives.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
  

 
Preferred Qualifications  
Experience in supervision or mentorship of professional staff. Clear commitment to fostering student persistence. Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations in a higher education environment. Extensive experience with relevant technology (Peoplesoft/SOAR, Microsoft 365, Zoom, Maxient, Mongoose, Dropout Detective, MyMajors, etc.). Data analysis and statistical skills relevant to assessment practices.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu . 

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.