Academic Advisor Position Available In Montgomery, Tennessee

Academic Advisor Austin Peay State University – 4.3

Clarksville, TN Job Details Estimated:

$43.9K – $51.2K a year 2 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Computer literacy Writing skills Academic advising Mid-level Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Motivational interviewing Computer skills Ellucian Full Job Description University Student Success offers programs, services, and interactions that guide students in making informed and timely decisions to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. We are hiring multiple Academic Advisors across our college-based success teams as part of a cohort-style onboarding and training model. Each Academic Advisor will report to a designated College Student Success Director and will play a key role in advising and retaining freshman and sophomore students. Advisors will support students in specific academic programs and collaborate with colleagues on their College Success Team. In addition, Academic Advisors will contribute to university-wide initiatives that foster student engagement, success, and student persistence across the APSU campus community. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 180,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Be a proactive and constructive participant within an advising team dedicated to student success. Advise a caseload of freshmen and sophomore students to support their transition and success at APSU. Provide proactive advising using techniques such as motivational interviewing and appreciative advising framework. Support student retention by working with advisees in academic difficulty and recommending appropriate actions and resources. Utilize retention data to inform decisions on student advising initiatives. Track and manage student appointments, alerts and notifications within EAB Navigate. Assist students in the process of declaring or changing a major. Participate in retention initiatives sponsored by the department, college, or university. Help students understand university and degree requirements, interpret a degree evaluation, and develop a responsible approach to academic planning. Be knowledgeable of all academic programs at the university; maintain awareness of and integrate revisions in departmental requirements. Support the Student Success Director in planning the logistics and the advisement of students at Governors Orientation (GO). Assist with the coordination and delivery of workshops and classroom presentations regarding academic advisement. Represent the office during campus events such as Preview Day, First Fridays,and campus college fairs. Assist the Executive Director in establishing student learning objectives related to the work of the department, intervene with students to produce intended outcomes and participate in assessment and evaluation. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), SungardHE Banner and EAB Navigate. Knowledge of university and degree requirements. Ability to work with diverse populations, to establish rapport with university students, and to interact with family members. Ability to maintain accurate files and records of student contacts, both electronically and on paper. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a team environment as well as complete tasks individually. Ability to apply student development and career development theories. Commitment to keeping abreast of current academic advising and student success literature and practices.

Physical Requirements Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects i Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university Experience working in an educational and/or university setting with college student populations. Computer literacy. Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends. Knowledgeable about FERPA. Experience working with diverse populations. A background check will be required for the successful applicant.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education, education or related field highly preferred. Prior academic advising experience preferred. Experience working with Ellucian Banner preferred. Posting Detail Information Open Date 05/02/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after it has been submitted.