Posting Number:
20240042EX
Job Title:Professional Advisor
About Murray State:Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits:Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray, KY
Employment Term:12 Months
Position Type:Staff - Exempt (Monthly)
Department:Office of Student Engagement and Success
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:Working collaboratively in implementation of University retention and student success initiatives. Assisting with the implementation of and advising in the first-year academic advising model.
- Assist the Coordinator of First-Year Academic Advising in the implementation of effective first-year academic advising programs across all academic colleges/schools.
- Assist the Coordinator for First-Year Academic Advising with managing, coordinating, and improving programs and services for all first-time full-time first-year students.
- Work with one-two academic colleges/schools to provide advising to first-year students.
- Serve on the First-Year Experience Committee.
- Assist in managing transition programs for first-time full-time first-year students including the recruitment selection, and training of first-year academic advisors.
- Provide individual academic advising for first-year students.
- Provide direct service support to individual first-year students on matters related to transition, academic progress, major selection, and student development.
- Advocate for students from all backgrounds to ensure they receive the benefits of support services offered.
- Collaborate with academic, student affairs and enrollment management departments to promote awareness and importance of retention initiatives.
- Support initiatives coordinated by the Center for Student Engagement and Success.
- Assist with other program initiatives as directed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
- Master's degree in an appropriate field is required (higher education, student personnel, counseling, or other related programs).
- Experience in or an understanding of academic advising or serving in a mentor role for college students.
- Demonstrate ability to quickly and thoroughly gain knowledge of academic programs, general studies requirements, and requirements that must be met for full admission to the university.
- Possess excellent written and oral/interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Experience in dealing with confidential information.
- Knowledge and usage of computer-based software such as Starfish, Degree-works and Banner
- Some work on weekends and evenings required.
$35,500
Maximum Salary:$35,500
Posting Date:05/02/2024
Closing Date:05/23/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicants:Along with the application, the following items must be included:
- Letter of application
- Resume
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