Academic Advisor 2

Provides information to, and advises both enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation; may coordinate the work of entry level academic advisors.

EEO/AA

Additional Job Posting Information: 

• The selected candidate will be a college-level employee with responsibilities for assisting with graduate student recruiting and advising in selected CLASS graduate programs, and will report to the College Graduate Program Manager.
• The candidate will work with the College Graduate Program Director and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies to assist selected departmental graduate programs by providing them with accurate and current information about University, College and departmental policies and procedures affecting graduate student admissions, academic progress, and university employment. In addition, they will attend monthly meetings of the Graduate School and of the College Graduate Advising Staff.
• The primary responsibility will be to assist with recruiting for and administration of the PhD and MA programs in the History Department and the MA program in Communications.

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information: 

• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience
• May be eligible for alternative workplace arrangements