Academic Advisor | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Location
Kalamazoo, MI | United States
Job description
Job Description:
- 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.
Short Job Description:
- Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- One year's relevent experience
- 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.
Job Ref: S646P
Job Reply URL: 2086
About Western Michigan University
One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.
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