Academic Advisor I Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Academic Advisor I
The University of Memphis, United States
about 12 hours ago

Location:

Memphis, TENNESSEE

Deadline:

20 Apr 2025
Posting Information
Posting Number

SAECC4166

Advertised Title Academic Advisor I
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number 016226
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department Academic Advising Center
Minimum Position Qualifications Master’s Degree and one (1) year of appropriate experience in an educational setting; or must have a Master’s Degree by the employee’s start date.
Special Conditions Work Schedule Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
May be required to work beyond normal schedule.
Posting Date 04/07/2025
Closing Date 04/20/2025
Open Until Screening Begins No
Hiring Range $44,000 – $46,000 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time:

Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional interpersonal and human relations skills.
Knowledge of college academic counseling best practices.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to analyze problems and identify solutions for problem-solving.
Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement.
Demonstrate skill in assessing academic difficulties, developing appropriate remedies, and evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of student support intervention.
Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities Assists students in making an informed, timely, and appropriate decision regarding their academic major. Interprets test score data in order to direct students into the appropriate selection of mathematics, foreign language, natural sciences, English composition, and course loads. Presents options to students to optimal course selections which provide the highest likelihood to toward a degree. Advises students regarding resources for non-academic concerns such as financial aid, admission, employment, and personal and career counseling. Advises students regarding strategies to maintain academic scholarships.
Duties & Responsibilities Provides orientation services to students; and assists them in adjusting to new surroundings and academic demands. Articulates multiple options to new students and facilitates selection into programs such as Honors, Fresh Connections, ACAD, Student Support Services, and Study Abroad.
Duties & Responsibilities Assists students in making decisions regarding late registration and late drops/adds. Advises students on strategies to address issues relating to high school deficiencies, academic warning, and academic probation. Serves as the primary contact for their students to receive early intervention notices.
Duties & Responsibilities Contacts and consults with faculty and academic departments regarding student concerns.
Duties & Responsibilities Maintains academic records, and extensive student database, and makes detailed file notes from student contacts.
Duties & Responsibilities Maintains awareness and knowledge of changes in academic requirements and also in policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities Performs other related duties as assigned.