Provide information to students to make informed decisions to achieve academic success.
Advise students on academic policies, procedures, and graduation requirements at the University.
Assist students with course selections and information about the services and resources available on campus.
Advise students on elective courses, completion of major, concentration and sub-plan requirements.
Advise students on academic career and personal issues, making appropriate referrals to the Career Development Center and Counseling Services.
Ensure transfer credit is appropriately evaluated and approved in the department.
Meet with students to review their degree in progress status and plan for final semesters.
Encourage students to seek out-of-classroom opportunities in research and internships reflective of the major, to build their resume.
Advise students of graduation application deadlines.
Direct students to the appropriate faculty within the department for information on post-baccalaureate and graduate programs.
Requirements
Minimum of two (2) years of prior employment in higher education, teaching K-12 or in a position requiring strong customer service. Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must display a high level of enthusiasm coupled with a student-centered and student-friendly approach and mindset, ideal for working with college students.
Bachelor's degree required.
Must have computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual platforms and be familiar with student information systems.
Must clear a criminal background check prior to onboarding.
Master's degree preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
Not Currently Available
Additional Job Information:
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.
The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insurance
Additional Information
Job Posting:
JR101558 Academic Advisor Contingent II - Health Sciences (PHIT - Grant Funded) (Open) Department:
BSU Department of Health Sciences, JM Position Type:
Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Open Date:
01-08-2026 Close Date:
$44,948 - $65,000
Job Description:
Advises undergraduate students in the construction of schedules and core curriculum, major, and elective requirements. Assists in registration and drop/add, approves AP credit, and approves transfer credit to satisfy curriculum requirements.
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