Academic Advisor- Department of Psychology/College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Department
Psychology

Job Posting Title
Academic Advisor- Department of Psychology/College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Job Description

Position Description:

The Department of Psychology and the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is accepting applications for a 12-month, full-time, non-teaching, on-campus position to advise and support students primarily majoring in psychology, with the potential to assist other programs in the college.  A successful applicant will collaborate with faculty and staff to promote the major programs and support students. Applicants need to have strong interpersonal skills and possess a desire to help students achieve personal and professional goals related to their academic plan. A strong work ethic, exceptional customer service skills, professionalism, and collegiality are essential. This is an on-campus position located on the Fort Hays State University campus in Hays, Kansas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the field of academic advising.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Experience working in a customer service-related field.
• Knowledge of content and curriculum of one or more of the major programs in the college.
• An advanced degree.

Appointment Date: Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of criminal background check.

Priority Deadline:  July 30, 2021

Salary: $36,000 with bachelor’s degree, $39,000 with master’s degree.

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities:

• Advise undergraduate students—primarily online students majoring in one of the programs in the college.
• Onboard and advise new students.
• Respond in a timely manner to all questions and inquiries from current and prospective students related to programs, policies, and procedures.
• Advise students on all issues related to courses, programs of study, transcript analysis, course substitution, and professional-related inquiries.
• Assist departments in recruitment and retention efforts.
• Follow-up with possible "stop outs" as identified by Enrollment Management as semester starts approach.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student files and records.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty to understand requirements and discuss and resolve any student issues.
• Serve as a member of appropriate departmental, college, and/or campus advisory committees.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of the undergraduate academic programs within the college.
• Collaborate with faculty, other advisors, and staff within the relevant academic departments and in other university offices.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to help students achieve their educational goals.
• Strong character and work ethic.
• Professionalism and collegiality.
• Problem solving skills.
• Technology proficiency.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Dharma Jairam
Chair & Associate Professor
[email protected] 
785-628-4405

About the Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology has 13 full-time faculty members and approximately 600 undergraduate majors and graduate students. The Department offers a BA and BS in Psychology; three M.S. degrees in clinical, experimental, and school psychology; and a school psychology Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.). The department has a tradition of involving undergraduate students in research, and the school psychology program enjoys close working relationships with local school districts. The department is excited to welcome a new staff member to a collegial and innovative institution, which is always willing to try something new and exciting in the spirit of better educating and preparing our students.

About the College:

The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of allied health , communication sciences and disorders , health and human performance ,  nursing , psychology and social work .  With 80 full-time faculty serving nearly 2700 undergraduate and graduate students, the departments offer programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demanding curricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosen field. In addition to discipline specific coursework, students have numerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge through research projects, field trips, service-learning activities, teaching apprenticeships, internships, and student exchange.  Students develop skills and competencies that prepare them to be practitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators, managers, and policy makers destined for key roles in the health and behavioral sciences.

ABOUT HAYS, KS

Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

Department
Psychology

Job Posting Title
Academic Advisor- Department of Psychology/College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Job Description

Position Description:

The Department of Psychology and the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is accepting applications for a 12-month, full-time, non-teaching, on-campus position to advise and support students primarily majoring in psychology, with the potential to assist other programs in the college.  A successful applicant will collaborate with faculty and staff to promote the major programs and support students. Applicants need to have strong interpersonal skills and possess a desire to help students achieve personal and professional goals related to their academic plan. A strong work ethic, exceptional customer service skills, professionalism, and collegiality are essential. This is an on-campus position located on the Fort Hays State University campus in Hays, Kansas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the field of academic advising.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Experience working in a customer service-related field.
• Knowledge of content and curriculum of one or more of the major programs in the college.
• An advanced degree.

Appointment Date: Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of criminal background check.

Priority Deadline:  July 30, 2021

Salary: $36,000 with bachelor’s degree, $39,000 with master’s degree.

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities:

• Advise undergraduate students—primarily online students majoring in one of the programs in the college.
• Onboard and advise new students.
• Respond in a timely manner to all questions and inquiries from current and prospective students related to programs, policies, and procedures.
• Advise students on all issues related to courses, programs of study, transcript analysis, course substitution, and professional-related inquiries.
• Assist departments in recruitment and retention efforts.
• Follow-up with possible "stop outs" as identified by Enrollment Management as semester starts approach.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student files and records.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty to understand requirements and discuss and resolve any student issues.
• Serve as a member of appropriate departmental, college, and/or campus advisory committees.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of the undergraduate academic programs within the college.
• Collaborate with faculty, other advisors, and staff within the relevant academic departments and in other university offices.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to help students achieve their educational goals.
• Strong character and work ethic.
• Professionalism and collegiality.
• Problem solving skills.
• Technology proficiency.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Dharma Jairam
Chair & Associate Professor
[email protected] 
785-628-4405

About the Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology has 13 full-time faculty members and approximately 600 undergraduate majors and graduate students. The Department offers a BA and BS in Psychology; three M.S. degrees in clinical, experimental, and school psychology; and a school psychology Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.). The department has a tradition of involving undergraduate students in research, and the school psychology program enjoys close working relationships with local school districts. The department is excited to welcome a new staff member to a collegial and innovative institution, which is always willing to try something new and exciting in the spirit of better educating and preparing our students.

About the College:

The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of allied health , communication sciences and disorders , health and human performance ,  nursing , psychology and social work .  With 80 full-time faculty serving nearly 2700 undergraduate and graduate students, the departments offer programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demanding curricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosen field. In addition to discipline specific coursework, students have numerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge through research projects, field trips, service-learning activities, teaching apprenticeships, internships, and student exchange.  Students develop skills and competencies that prepare them to be practitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators, managers, and policy makers destined for key roles in the health and behavioral sciences.

ABOUT HAYS, KS

Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.