Academic Advisor (Hickory Campus) - Job at Appalachian State University in Hickory, NC

Academic Advisor (Hickory Campus)

Hickory, NC

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Position Title	Academic Advisor (Hickory Campus)
Working Location (City, State)	Hickory, NC
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	099531
Department	College of Health Sciences - 273000
Description of University	Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Master's Degree from an accredited institution At least one year of prior experience in a higher education setting, preferably working with students in an advising, student support, or student development setting Excellent interpersonal skills Experience cultivating and supporting a welcoming community and a workplace culture of collaboration and respect through education and inclusive practices. Excellent written communication skills Demonstrated success taking initiative and working independently Strong organizational ability with attention to detail and accuracy High level of proficiency using Google G-Suite and ability to quickly learn technical advising tools
License/Certification Required	N/A
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree earned in student development, counseling, higher education, or a related field At least one year of professional experience as an academic advisor in higher education Experience supporting online students Experience with advising transfer students and/or in a community college setting
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Academic Advisors in the Office of Advising and Academic Support in the Beaver College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University provide a variety of services to undergraduate Health Sciences majors, and serve students in one or more of the following programs: Communication Sciences & Disorders; Exercise Science; Health Care Management; Health, Physical Education & Coaching; Health Sciences; Nursing; Nutrition & Foods; Public Health; Recreation Management; and Social Work. Advisors collaborate with Health Sciences records staff, department chairs, program directors, faculty mentors, and others to ensure student success. In addition, advisors are familiar with and work closely with colleagues in other units on campus, including Financial Aid, Student Success, Transfer Admissions and Engagement, Registrar, etc. This Academic Advisor is part of a team responsible for providing a variety of services to undergraduate Health Sciences students, assisting them with their academic plans, and supporting and encouraging them as they work to achieve their academic goals. NOTE: The primary reporting location for this Academic Advisor position will be at the Hickory campus. Attendance at the Boone campus is mandatory for initial and ongoing training and certain College/University events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serving as the Hickory campus point person for all BCHS students, including being the primary advisor for the BS in Health Sciences degree and other programs as needed Assisting students in developing appropriate and realistic academic plans via individualized graduation plans, as well as proactively monitoring academic progress Assisting students with course selection and obtaining or granting special permissions for course enrollment when needed Assisting students who are having academic difficulty by providing resources and strategies for achieving academic success Disseminating information about academic programs and policies to new and continuing students Serving as a liaison with the assigned academic program(s) Providing guidance to faculty and staff on student issues and academic policies Participating in Hickory-based Open House and other recruitment events as needed Attending special events and meetings in Boone as needed Other duties or special projects as assigned
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, some weekend and evening work as needed; after initial training is complete, this position may be eligible for up to 2 remote work days per week
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$47,500 - $54,000
Physical Demands of Position	Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university office area, including long hours in front of a computer. All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	04/05/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	05/01/2024
Proposed Date of Hire	06/17/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants	Cover Letter Resume List of 3 Professional References (minimum) with Contact Information
Search Chair Name	Carole Greene
Search Chair Email	greenecm2@appstate.edu
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Posting Number	201501400P

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Job Summary

Company

Appalachian State University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

Work Hours (i.e. shift)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Experience

1+ years