Office of Human Resources
Position: Academic Advisor
Job Number: 4070
Eastern University, a university of the liberal arts and sciences located in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, invites applications for the position as the Academic Advisor at our Central PA location. The Academic Advisor coordinates the academic planning process and academic advising for undergraduate students in the School of Management Studies. Advising includes maintaining academic files, tracking, and general counseling of adult students who are studying to earn a degree through an accelerated format. Advisor will be located at the Harrisburg campus. Travel to St. Davids and Central PA locations is required.
Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Meets with students at their locations as required discussing completion of credits and graduation requirements. Maintains academic files on assigned students.
2. Creates personal academic plans for all new students as assigned. Tracks progress to graduation.
3. Provides academic guidance, counsel, and mentoring to undergraduate adult students. Advises students with personal and/or academic difficulties.
4. Actively encourages students who have completed major but not earned their degree.
5. Researches and keeps current Eastern Policies with all means for students to complete credits for graduation.
6. Provides instruction and works with students in preparation for Computer Testouts, Clep and Dantes exams.
7. Provides course approvals and registration for all General Studies courses.
8. Writes letters of recommendation as needed.
9. Attends meetings of the School of Management Studies as assigned.
10. Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
11. Treats each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.
Status: Staff, full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required credentials include a Bachelor’s degree; proven ability to collaborate with internal and external constituents; computer literacy (particularly in MS Office); proven ability to communicate, in both written and oral forms; and ability to work well with adult students. The locus of appointment is the University’s Harrisburg campus, recognizing the need for travel to other site(s) to deliver service.
Preferred credentials include a Master’s degree, previous experience in student advising, and experience with adult education.
This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.
Applicants are requested to send a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and salary requirements to jobs@eastern.edu or by mail to:
Eastern University
Job Search #4070
Office of Human Resources
1300 Eagle Road
St. Davids, PA 19087-3696
All positions remain open until filled.
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