Academic Advisor

Fayetteville State University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Fayetteville, NORTH CAROLINA
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Position Information
Position Information


Position Title: Academic Advisor
Working Title: Academic Advisor
Position Number: 008020
Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Broadwell College of Business and Economics
Posting Number: 0401670
SHRA/EHRA: EHRA (Non-Faculty)
Job Category: Professional
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: Flat Rate
Description of primary duties and responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The Broadwell College of Business and Economics is dedicated to providing a quality business education to a diverse student population. The College prepares students to meet the challenges of a changing environment and to compete in a global market. This is accomplished by supplementing the University’s strong teaching emphasis with research and a curriculum that reflects changing market conditions. The College also assists in regional economic transformation by promoting entrepreneurial and economic education.
Primary Purpose of the Position: This academic advisor position will provide full time advising support for mainly graduate level students in the Broadwell College of Business and Economics. This will increase student access to academic advising and increase faculty time available to provide student mentoring and to pursue research interests.
Description of Work Continued:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as point of contact for graduate students within the advisor’s department.
  • Respond to inquiries from prospective students and majors via email, phone, in-person, or campus visitations.
  • Assist graduate students with specialization selection and process.
  • Review transcripts, certifications, or other official forms identifying approved academic credit and evaluate the course equivalencies for the degree program.
  • Develop an academic degree plan for each student which provides a clear path to earning a degree in their chosen major.
  • Provide guidance to any online majors to assist them in understanding online degree completion programs
  • Create and maintain a student folder for each student which contains all appropriate documents and advising records. Provide on-going academic advising for each student in the major, which includes:
  • Assisting the student with the selection of their courses each semester once they have been properly advised.
  • Completing appropriate student paperwork, such as requests for course waivers/substitutions, course overloads, permission to take courses at other institutions, course repeats, etc.
  • Monitoring the progress of majors toward graduation and intervening with majors to encourage registration, appropriate course selection, use of available academic support and other resources (EAB, Self-Serve Banner, DegreeWorks, Canvas, etc), timely application for graduation, etc.
  • Complete the process of clearing students for graduation.
  • Provide guidance to students experiencing academic difficulty or other problems:
  • Create a success plan for each student in academic difficulty.
  • Assist students with making contacts with faculty as needed for help or advice.
  • Assist students with making the appropriate contacts or providing referrals to appropriate offices such as Financial Aid or the Center for Personal Development.
  • Monitor and document the progress of students in academic difficulty.
  • Advise and assist students who wish to withdraw from a course or from the university.
  • Act as a liaison between the department and students, as well as other appropriate units within the university, such as Admissions, the Registrar, Catalog Officer, etc.
  • Attend all department meetings to provide information and support to the department in the areas of academic advising, student concerns, and potential course scheduling, curriculum, or catalog issues.
  • Attend academic advisor meetings and report back to appropriate units.
  • Work with the Registrar and other appropriate units to stay current on advising policies and curriculum issues.
  • Serve on departmental and university committees as assigned.
  • Additional potential duties listed below:
  • Maintain records on majors and on advisor interactions with majors using appropriate software.
  • Provide reports on majors, cohorts, and other advising or enrollment issues as requested.
  • Participate in programs designed to recruit and retain students and majors, such as the Fall Preview, Spring Open House, Majors Fair, First Steps, and Return2FSU.
  • Maintain records of contacts at these events.
  • Follow up with potential students and majors to encourage them to apply. Develop departmental advising materials, such as curriculum guides and newsletters, as needed.
  • Engage in any other academic advising related activities assigned by the Department Chair.
  • Assist in undergraduate student advisement as needed.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:
  • A Bachelor’s degree required. Prefer a degree in social sciences, counseling or related fields.
  •  A minimum of two years of advising, recruitment, counseling, coaching or tutoring experience. Two years of proven experience working with adult learners preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 1 year work experience in a higher education setting, preferably in academic advising, counseling or student affairs. 
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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