Academic Advising Specialist

Position Details

Position Information Job Type Non-Faculty Position Title Academic Advising Specialist Position Number E Department Office of the Provost Location Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA Position Summary Academic Advising is an essential element of a student’s collegiate experience. Morehouse College will select a professional advisor to serve as Academic Advising Specialists. The Specialist will work collaboratively and intentionally with the Department Chairs, and Faculty Academic Advisors of the academic division assigned to develop a success plan and a plan of action to address the needs of all students in respective departments. The Academic Advising Specialist will be selected for the Division of Business and Economics (BE).The Academic Advising Specialist reports to the Director of Divisional Academic Advising. Excellent customer service skills and effective verbal and written communication skills are a must. Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of academic advising experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Significant coursework in the area of specialization for division unit served (Division of Business and Economics), and/or significant relevant work experience in academic advising preferred

Project management experience/skills

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of student development concepts, NACADA principles, practices and procedures in academic advising strategies

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook

Must have working knowledge of BANNER

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong organizational and administrative skills to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills are a must

Experience working with underrepresented populations

Physical Demands Essential Duties/Responsibilities Essential Duties/Responsiblities The Academic Advising Specialist assesses and advises students regarding information, procedures and academic requirements specific to the student’s discipline, as well as the general education requirements of Morehouse College

Provide Appreciative, Developmental, Intrusive/Intentional Advising (ADISA—Yoruba for “one who has clarity”) for all first time students, focusing on incoming freshmen and new transfer students

Facilitates student academic success and timely progress towards degree through advising and assisting students with college adjustments and decisions about fields of study, developing a plan-of-study, curricular and course selections, academic and administrative procedures, policies and services

Assists students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals

Monitors academic progress of students

Maintains student files in Starfish

Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time Posting Detail Information Posting Number SP Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 01/23/ Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement Summary Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.