Academic Advisor - East Tennessee State University : Job Details

Posting DetailsPosition Information Job Title Academic Advisor Department Student Services, College of Nursing - 35600 Pay Grade 7 Job Category Administrative Job Summary The ETSU College of Nursing, Department of Student Services is currently seeking to fill a full-time permanent Academic Advisor position.The Advisor reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Services and is responsible for the professional advisement of Health Professions/Nursing Interest (HPNU)) students enrolled at ETSU and for meeting with prospective nursing students as needed.This position ensures that all undergraduate Health Professions/Nursing Interest (HPNU) students receive accurate and timely information regarding courses, admission requirements, and ETSU policies. The role involves diverse activities requiring analysis, judgment, and alignment with broad principles, practices, and professional standards. Work is guided by objectives and expected outcomes with limited supervision, with complex or new issues referred to a higher level. The Advisor analyzes student situations to identify areas of concern, referring students to appropriate resources for issues beyond their expertise, while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Additional related duties are performed as assigned.The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:

• Paid time off & leave
• 17 paid holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Health and life insurance
• Retirement
• Access to University facilities and services and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: .ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of undergraduate advising practices, student development theory, goal setting and achievement, and experience with related technology.
• Knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
• Knowledge of University Policy and Procedures and functions.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to possess high level of organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and a professional image while providing leadership under stressful conditions, deadlines, and constant changing schedules.
• Ability to exercise high level of confidentiality and independent initiative and judgement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or healthcare related field.

Salary based on experiencePosting Detail Information Posting Number AS01507P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No FLSA Status Exempt Open Date 02/21/2025 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Administrative/Professional positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.The review of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.Pursuant to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Vaccine mandate, candidates may be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.An official transcript may be required upon hire. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.