Academic Advisor

Position Function:

Vacancy for a part-time 12-month position to assist in academic advising and oversee the maintenance of academic records for a department.

Salary Grade: 13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Department Profile:

The Department of Psychology is within the College of Arts & Sciences. It houses 20 tenure track faculty members, over 700 undergraduates, and about 40 doctoral students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides information to undergraduate and graduate students regarding degree requirements and advise appropriately with regard to academic deficiencies.
2. Provides information to undergraduate and graduate students regarding Mississippi Department of Education certification requirements and advise appropriately with regard to teacher licensure deficiencies.
3. Confers with faculty advisors and department heads relative to academic records, credits, policy and program requirements.
4. Evaluates transcripts from other educational institutions to determine which courses meet requirements for specific curricula.
5. Conducts registration for all first-time students. Requires full knowledge of admission process and academic program requirements.
6. Assists with orientation, preregistration, and registration procedures.
7. Answers email inquiries sent by prospective and new students.
8. Assists the adult learner/transfer students throughout the semester, not just at the beginning of the term, to aid in retention.
9. Compiles statistical data for various reports as requested.
10. Performs the most difficult assignments with judgment and discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
One year of experience in academic records or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate and relate to students and university personnel.
2. Knowledge of word processing and spread sheet programs.
3. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills required.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. Work in normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
2. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
3. No or very limited physical effort required.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at http://www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a resume and cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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