Academic Advisor

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Provide a List of 3 References with Contact Information

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Position Title:

Academic Advisor (multiple vacancies)

Working Location (City, State):
Boone, NC

Faculty Rank No:
Provide Rank

Position Number: 096091

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.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
• At least one year of professional experience working as an academic advisor in higher education
• 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

N/A

• Master’s degree earned in student development, counseling, higher education, or a related field
• Experience advising online students
• Experience advising transfer students
• Experience advising adult learners

• Assisting undergraduate 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.
• Attending special events and meetings as needed.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned

• 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
• Suggested Salary Range: $48,000 - $55,000
• Physical Demands of Position:
  Sitting at computer for prolonged periods.

• Posting Date: 06/18/2024
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
• Evaluation of Applications Begins: 07/01/2024
• Proposed Date of Hire: 08/05/2024

Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Provide a List of 3 References with Contact Information

• * Do you have a Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your experience and/or level of expertise with Google Sheets in terms of organizing substantial data from multiple sources.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Per the mission of the Beaver College of Health Sciences, please describe your experience cultivating and supporting a welcoming community and a workplace culture of collaboration and respect through education and inclusive practices.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• List of References with Contact Information

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Jessica Guggenheimer

Search Chair Email: guggenheimerjb

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