Academic Advisor II Position Available In Adams, Mississippi

• Job Title
• Academic Advisor II
• FLSA Status
• Exempt
• Posted Salary Range
• Commensurate with experience.
• Employment Status
• Full Time
• Department
• University College
• Job Summary
• The incumbent advises and counsels freshmen and sophomores through the adjustment to college life from secondary school, while simultaneously assisting students with adjustment to being away from home, making mature decisions independently, and strengthening academic skills.

Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of counseling theories and techniques, theories of learning and human development, and relevant and desirable student learning outcomes; including intellectual growth, realistic self-appraisal, enhanced self-esteem, clarified values, career choice and achievement of personal and educational goals Computer technology skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite, email/internet applications, and student information systems Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal The ability to teach post-secondary students to make sound education planning decisions and develop academic success skills

• Essential Job Functions
• Advises and counsels freshmen and transfer students, monitoring their overall academic progress through mandatory advising sessionsProvides proactive and intrusive advising interventions for students, including referral and follow-up with other units of the UniversityUses the Noel-Levitz Retention Management System and other tools to assist in advising studentsDocuments the student advising history electronicallyParticipates in New Student Registration and Orientation programsAssists in the planning and execution of programs such as convocation, orientation, high school day and various workshops•Qualifications•Master’s degree in Counseling, Education or related fieldTwo (2) years’ counseling or advising experienceLicensing and CertificationsN/A•Physical Requirements•Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areasSedentary Work•Exerting 10 poundsLight Work•Exerting up to 20 pounds OccasionallyMedium Work•Exerting 20-50 poundsHeavy Work•Exerting 50-100 poundsVery Heavy Work•Exerting in excess of 100 poundsTravel OccasionallyExtended Work Hours OccasionallyPosting Detail InformationPosting Number S1075Number of Vacancies 1Location LormanPosition End Date (if temporary)Open Date 10/31/2024Close DateOpen Until Filled YesEEO StatementAlcorn State University Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-DiscriminationAlcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Advertising Summary Excellent Benefits PackageSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Do you have a master’s degree in counseling or related field?

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