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Job Description
Position Function:
To assist in academic advising and oversee the maintenance of academic records for a department.
Salary Grade:13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Department Profile:
Kinesiology is an integrative discipline that focuses on the various components and processes of human movement related to physical activity and sport. It incorporates scientific humanistic and professional research methodologies and concerns so as to better understand physical activity and its relationship to human wellbeing health and culture. Scientific areas include anatomy physiology neuroscience biochemistry biomechanics psychology and epidemiology. Humanistic areas include history philosophy and sociology. Kinesiology also includes professional fields such as Clinical Exercise Physiology Physical Education and Coaching Athletic Training and Sport Administration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Provides information to undergraduate and graduate students regarding degree requirements and advise appropriately with regard to academic deficiencies.
2.Provides information to undergraduate and graduate students regarding Mississippi Department of Education certification requirements and advise appropriately with regard to teacher licensure deficiencies.
3.Confers with faculty advisors and department heads relative to academic records credits policy and program requirements.
4.Evaluates transcripts from other educational institutions to determine which courses meet requirements for specific curricula.
5.Conducts registration for all firsttime students. Requires full knowledge of admission process and academic program requirements.
6.Assists with orientation preregistration and registration procedures.
7.Answers email inquiries sent by prospective and new students.
8.Assists the adult learner/transfer students throughout the semester not just at the beginning of the term to aid in retention.
9.Compiles statistical data for various reports as requested.
10.Performs the most difficult assignments with judgment and discretion.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in related field and 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1.Ability to communicate and relate to students and university personnel.
2.Knowledge of word processing and spread sheet programs.
3.Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills required.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
1.Work in normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
2.No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
3.No or very limited physical effort required.
Instructions for Applying:
Apply online at jobs.msstate. Submit a resume cover letter and the complete contact information for at least 3 references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
