AdvisorAdvanced Advisor - Jones College of Business
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Job Description
Job Title
Advisor/Advanced Advisor Jones College of Business
Department
Dean College Of Business
Salary
$42114 $57520; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Advisors in the Jones College of Business (COB) will provide guidance to students in the major and minor programs associated with the departments of Accounting Computer Information Systems Economics and Finance Management and Marketing. Applicants with Master of Science degrees Guidance Master of Business Administration degrees or masters degrees in other business disciplines are likely to be most successful in this role. The college Advisors will work with the following groups of students: Traditional Students Prescribed Students Academic Focus Students Transfer Students and Traditional Students Meta Major as defined herein. Traditional Advisors will work with students from the point of matriculation to graduation. The primary role of a traditional Advisor is to provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students. The traditional Advisor will monitor student progression and intervene as necessary to ensure students stay on track for graduation. The traditional Advisor is responsible for the retention of the students assigned to them and will have regular contact with the students to ensure they are aware of available interventions that could help the student succeed. This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate student records using internal student tracking software to support the retention strategies and evaluate student progress and satisfaction. The Advisor will perform related tasks and special projects as assigned. Note: a flexible work schedule is required to accommodate student requests for advising after traditional work hours.
Required Education
Advisor: Masters degree. Note: A Bachelors degree plus three 3 years of directly related progressively responsible experience may be considered in lieu of a Masters degree.
Advanced Advisor: Masters degree (earned by start date).
Required Related Experience
Advisor: No experience required with a Masters degree.
Advanced Advisor: Minimum of two years experience in the role of Academic Advisor or Student Support.
Desirable Related Experience
Preference given to candidates with masters degrees (MS in Guidance Education MBA or other business discipline). Two 2 years progressively responsible experience working with college students or young adults in an advising or career services counseling area in a college or university setting preferred. Demonstrated success with academic intervention practices. Peer mentoring/experience working with freshmen. Familiarity with AACSB/SACS accreditation standards preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
Special Instruction to Applicants
Please include an Advising Philosophy as supporting documentation.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women minorities individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986. Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at.
MTSU is a Tobacco & DrugFree campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please callor email
Application Review Date:April 29 2025
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
