Academic Advisor

East Tennessee State University, United States

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: Johnson City, TENNESSEE
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Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Academic Advisor
Department Center for Advisement and Student Excellence - 21031
Pay Grade 7
Job Category Administrative
Job Summary
The Center for Advisement and Student Excellence is accepting applications for an Academic Advisor
The position of  Academic Advisor is responsible to the Co-Directors of the Center for Advisement & Student Excellence. In this role, the advisor is responsible for comprehensive advisement of students through providing interpersonal academic, mentorship, and career counseling. They will develop graduation plans for students, monitor their progress, and identify at-risk students to support proactively. Additionally, the advisor is tasked with creating services and programs that foster overall student success. Part of the role includes resolving any administrative problems that arise for students or referring them to other helpful campus services. Finally, the advisor may perform other related duties as assigned by the Co-Directors to support students and the work of the Center for Advisement & Student Excellence.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
  • Paid time off & leave
  • 17 paid holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Health and life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Access to University facilities and services and much more!


Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of various university academic programs relating to general education, college, and university graduation requirements.
  • Knowledge of university policies and procedures, support programs, and services.
  • Knowledge of basic student and university statistics.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to use basic office software (Microsoft Office) and advisement tools.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of an advisement team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
  • Ability to be flexible in a changing, and fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to learn graduation requirements for multiple disciplines.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or equivalent university.
  • Three years of experience working with students in higher education settings as a full-time employee or graduate assistant.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited or equivalent university, in counseling, psychology, education, or a relevant field
  • Experience in mentorship, career, and academic counseling.
Salary 43,900

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number AS01387P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
FLSA Status Exempt
Open Date 06/14/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

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