Academic Advisor - Alabama State University : Job Details

Salary: $43,888.00 Annually Location : Montgomery, AL Job Type: Full-time Staff Job Number: STF-25-0012 Department: Academic Affairs Division: College of Education Opening Date: 01/13/2025 Closing Date: 1/19/2025 11:59 PM Central Job Description Alabama State University, College of Education, invites application for the position of Academic Advisor. This position will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of a holistic advisement and student retention program; demonstrate and practice student centeredness; and foster close professional relationships with students both graduate and undergraduate. This position will work collaboratively with all departments (English, Elementary Education, and all non-certification) and programs to ensure accurate, appropriate, and timely services for students and additional retention, progression, graduation services and student population throughout the College of Education. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise prospective and current students about academic requirements and selection of courses
• Complete student checklists, disseminates information on university policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc.
• Maintain students' records updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary
• Plan and participate in university and college recruitment events
• Analyze and process requests for readmission from academic exclusion and provide retention services for students
• Assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming students as needed
• Audit student records for curriculum, major and graduation requirements; evaluates and determines potential course substitution requests for transfer students
• Compare transcripts with entrance and graduation requirements, and advises students on appropriate actions
• Refer student to appropriate support services or departments and evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements using academic evaluation system
• Monitor student registration activities and academic performance/progress
• Coordinate communications to students utilizing intentional advising plan to engage students regarding personal and professional goals, courses scheduling, core and major requirements, academic recourses, etc.
• Monitor and track the retention, academic progression, and graduation of all students within assigned populations (undergraduate and graduate in the College of Education, and performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university, relevant work experience in an appropriate academic discipline. Interested applicants must include the following with online application:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Supplemental InformationEEOC STATEMENT: It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment. All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Group Health and Dental MetLife Group Life Insurance Guardian Life Inusrance Group Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick Leave Annual Leave Paid Holidays State Retirement Program Flexible Spending Account Tuition Assistance Click to visit the Alabama State University website for full benefit descriptions.