November 18, 2024

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro

FULL TIME

Academic Advisor

Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff

# of openings:

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Closing:

12/3/24

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:
Health Professions Academic Advisor informs and assists current students and prospective students. This includes pre-professional semester schedule planning and answering questions about the programs in the College of Nursing and Health Professions during advising or recruiting events. This position may require travel and periodic evening or weekend hours.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides academic advising to students in selected health professions by:

- Accurately advising students according to degree requirements
- Making sure Honors students have correct honors courses
- Is aware of:
  - Scholarship requirements and advises accordingly
  - International Program requirements and advises accordingly
  - Workforce, TAA and VA requirements and advises accordingly S
Schedules student advising in a timely fashion
Facilitates documentation and record-keeping in advising-related software
Promptly answers emails and phone calls in support of student appointments and questions.
Maintains accurate student records
Meets regularly with Program Directs and Chairs of the programs for which they advise to stay up-to-date with program information
Maintains good rapport with students, other advisors, and Program Directors/Chairs
Recruits and promotes Health Professions programs by participating in:
- Area career and academic fairs
- Recruitment events
- Honors College Days
- New Student Registration Days
Corresponds with all student services areas across campus
Participates in the assessment process when necessary
May teach a Making Connections course as needed
May serve on assigned program, college and university committees
Other duties as assigned