Academic Advisor

Position Details

Posting Summary

College

College Of Arts And Sciences

Executive Area

Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Arts & Sciences Advising

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S381P

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade

Campus Location

WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

General Summary

Provides comprehensive academic advising services to undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Major Duties

Advises both enrolled and prospective undergraduate students on University, College and department academic curricular requirements, including admissions and general education requirements and requirements for specific programs, majors and minors.
Explains graduation requirements to students and provides information about course prerequisites, alternatives, and equivalents.
Creates, reviews and updates graduation plans with students to promote personal growth, academic excellence, career development, and timely degree completion.
Fosters a safe and inclusive environment to advance equity.
Assists students with registration and may coordinate course scheduling.
Assists with projects as assigned.
May assist in recruitment and retention efforts.
May evaluate student-athlete and NCAA compliance issues with athletic department personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
One year of experience working with college students.
Demonstrated awareness of the diverse needs of students, faculty and staff from underrepresented backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to working with culturally diverse students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to promote and participate in professional development focused on the unique needs of culturally diverse students, faculty and staff, including culturally responsive advising.
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
External applicants should use the WMU Application.

Additional Position Information

Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available
Effective July 1, 2023, the Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

Physical requirements and working conditions

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

By Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University (WMU) serves about 25,000 students at its main campus in Kalamazoo and branch campuses in Battle Creek, Benton Harbor-St. Joseph, Grand Rapids, Holland, Lansing, Muskegon, South Haven, and Traverse City, Michigan. The p...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Kalamazoo, MI

DATE POSTED

June 23, 2023