Destination Graduation Advisor

Posting Details Position Information Job Title Destination Graduation Advisor Working Title Advisor Position Type Staff Department Student Success Center Posting Number 201201594

Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 month

If Other, Please Explain:

Position Summary Information Responsibilities Serve as an academic pathways/majors coach for DSU students seeking to declare a major or explore majors and/or careers. Serve as University contact for Complete to Compete (C2C) program. Coordinate Pre-registration events and promotions. Work closely with each academic department and other student support staff to promote DSU services and student success. Provide assistance to students in the areas of academic success, career development, career exploration and connect students with resources on and off campus to promote student success and graduation. Plan and implement programs to assist undergraduate students in their academic success, including study skills and selection of major. Work closely with Institutional Research, project director, Student Success staff, and other campus departments to prepare required programmatic reports. Work closely with Orientation and First Year Experience to assist students in transitioning to college. Follow guidelines with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as they pertain to the students' rights to privacy and accuracy and retention of academic records. Collaboratively work with campus partners to stay abreast of opportunities in various fields/ majors and to identify strategies to address issues hindering success and re-entry barriers. Any other duties as assigned related to student success and academic advising. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. Experience in academic advising a plus, but not required.

Demonstrated record of:

Strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department. Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff. Knowledge of test-taking strategies, time management and study techniques. Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States. Basic understanding of Banner, new media (Website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information This is a grant funded position. Posting Detail Information Open Date 04/02/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity? DSU Employee DSU Job Website Invited by Department to Apply MS State Employment Service HigherEdJobs Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues Indeed.com Other • Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Unofficial Transcripts Other Document