Position Title: Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 43000 - University College
Advertised Salary: $48,000 - $53,000; Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
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FLSA: Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA) Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: The Academic Advisor, Assistant Ranking will provide academic advising for majors in University College that will include assisting students in the development of academic plans and course schedules, advising on academic program changes and meeting with prospective students and their families. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with summer orientation and registration, responding to inquiries regarding programs, and maintaining timely communication with students. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. Required Work Experience: At least one year of relevant experience, preferable in a higher education setting with student support assignment. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands: Office Environment Moving Reaching Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Essential Duties/Responsibilities: - Provide academic advising, which includes assisting students in the development of academic plans and course schedules, advising on academic program changes, and meeting with prospective students and their families. - Demonstrate understanding of academic program planning and application of advising theory with related experience. - Maintain individual student records as appropriate, updating and evaluating as new information is received. - Consistently review student records to verify that progress is being made toward degree completion and provides outreach and support to students on probationary status. - Provide timely answers to student inquiries and assist students in the selection of appropriate courses and concentrations in terms of students' stated preferences. - Regularly assist students in identifying curricular and scheduling issues that may affect their time to degree. - Prepare accurate summaries and reports as requested. - Maintain confidentiality of information and performs duties in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures related to primary and college/department specific responsibilities. - Provide dependable year-round specialized academic advising for specified students. - Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically. - Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. - When applicable, demonstrate satisfactory instruction to students in assigned courses. - Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: - Participate in scholarly and professional development activities related to student advising, retention, and student success. - Active membership in professional organizations. - Communicate effectively with faculty, department chairs/heads, lead advisors, program coordinators, department leadership, and dean's office personnel to ensure that accurate data and information is provided to student
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