Apply for the Vacancy for Academic Advisor at Kent State University. The category of the position is Academic Advising.

Duties

• Advise current and prospective students regarding the interpretation of placement assessment, curricular requirements related to academic objectives, career options, and registration procedures.
• Additionally, work with students to request a variety of academic actions.
• Assist in the implementation of the intervention, referral, and retention programs for students.
• Likewise, the incumbent will assist with probation, dismissal, and reinstatement procedures; provide feedback on specific cases.
• Also, review student academic progress and advise students on specific actions regarding academic and career goals.
• Moreover, he/she will review/discuss evaluated transcripts for the applicability of transfer credit to Kent State.
• Additionally, assist with workshops on academic skills, study skills, and expectations for students.
• Assist students in the resolution of difficulties regarding their degree progress.
• Moreover, may assist and/or coordinate lessons for the student orientation course.
• May represent the unit at programs and functions.
• Similarly, stay current on applicable laws, policies, and procedures (e.g. FERPA).

Qualifications for Vacancy for Academic Advisor

Minimum 

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required. Ability to learn and/or develop core advising competencies including, but not limited to – policies/procedures/curriculum associated with an assigned area (university, regional campus, college, school); technology/systems proficiency; KSU organizational knowledge; student development theory; etc.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

• Desktop software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite); web-based systems; ability to learn KSU student systems *
• Also, higher education learning models/programs, schools/colleges; organizational structure *
• Furthermore, curriculum/college/department/campus/school; ability to learn and understand the complexity of curriculum in assigned area(s); including understanding degree requirements and knowledge of assigned area(s) majors

Skill In:

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills / public relations skills – including group presentation skills *
• Likewise, communication/conflict management *
• Also, organizing information and projects; ability to assist in the delivery of projects/programs *
• Well-developed problem-solving skills with basic ability to identify and mitigate the complex problem(s) and use the full array of organizational resources appropriately *
• Adhering to deadlines
• Furthermore, working effectively both independently and in collaborative groups

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