College Success Advisor

Jackson State University, United States

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
Deadline: 26 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Posting Number S01699P
Position Title College Success Advisor
Department College of Science, Engineering and Technology
FLSA
Salary Not listed.
Grant Funded Yes
Location Main Campus
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Staff
Number of Vacancies 3
Position Summary
The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its College Success Advisor position.

Qualifications


Minimum Required Education
BacheIor’s Degree (Master’s Degree Preferred).
Minimum Required Experience
Experience in working in higher education and specifically in an academic advising environment.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None.
Qualifications
See knowledge, skills, and abilities along with the job duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of excellent orientation programs in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, University regulations and policies, transfer articulation agreements and retention models
  • Knowledge of the Banner System, Degree Works, and the advising module
  • Knowledge of academic support strategies and methods
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer applications
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Advise Sophomore to Senior level students to include transfer students (this includes nights and weekends during high peak enrollment seasons) in all departments within the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
  • Complete pre-registration/registration schedules, add(s)/drops(s), withdrawals, and change of major forms
  • Maintain up-to-date degree plans for each student in the major/minor in college
  • Assists with transfer course evaluations, as deemed appropriate
  • Assists with Faculty Advisor assignments, as deemed appropriate by college dean/departments
  • Monitor student progress on a systematic basis throughout the year
  • Assist in planning, organizing and implementing orientation, assessment and placement of students in appropriate curricula and/or courses
  • Teach University Success Courses
  • Evaluate transcripts for incoming and continuing transfer students
  • Articulate transfer and AP courses to reflect JSU course equivalences
  • Create individualized action plans to help each student achieve academic goals
  • Devise and implement programs and strategies that will increase the retention rate of students
  • Update university programs and curriculums
  • Perform degree audits
  • Complete all requested reports
  • Attend all meetings and programs in the unit
  • Required to serve on University Advising Committees
  • Serve as a resource for Student Success Advisors
  • Attend regular academic advisor meetings, trainings for the various colleges, and engage in professional development activities
  • Participate in the First Time Freshman, Transfer and Readmit New Student Orientation sessions in collaboration with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Student Success and Student Affairs
  • Serve on unit and university committees
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date 04/12/2024
Close Date 04/26/2024
Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No
Special Instructions to Applicants

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