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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Student Affairs
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
CHASSE Student Services
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Academic Advisor is a 100% 12-month appointment who will report to the Director of Student Services within the College of Humanities Arts Social Sciences and Education. With an emphasis on student retention and academic engagement the Academic Advisor is responsible for providing a holistic advising experience. This position will provide academic major/career and personal support to students; interpret academic transfer articulation keep thorough student records; monitor students retention and major declaration progress; coordinate with various UA Little Rock constituents; participate in recruitment and outreach initiatives; and collaborate with the Director of Student Services to collect and report advising data. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelors degree.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Masters degree; Experience working in higher education.
Job Duties:
- Advise students in a holistic manner to support their academic personal and professional success. Develops and maintains accurate advising records and electronic documents in an organized manner and distributes information internally and to other UALR offices as appropriate;
- Support recruitment retention and assessment initiatives in the College including student outreach and event attendance.
- Assist in planning implementing and managing services for CHASSE students;
- Oversee the transfer process of incoming CHASSE students and aid in the transfer of credits articulation issues and understanding university/program requirements;
- Provide academic support and intervention where needed to prospective incoming and current CHASSE students and connect students with appropriate UALR advisors resources and services. Empowers students to become proficient and self-sufficient within the UALR environment;
- Acquire apply and maintain expert knowledge of UALRs undergraduate admissions standards national and UALR college placement test standards advising procedures and degree requirements;
- Utilize appropriate documents resources and UALR systems (Workday etc.) to confirm and inform students of degree requirements;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Work well independently as a team member or in large group settings;
- Strong customer service abilities;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a non-judgmental manner with diverse populations of students faculty staff and administrators;
- Effectively balance multiple student demands and projects;
- Demonstrate organizational and prioritization abilities in accomplishing tasks;
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to adapt to change;
- Effectively operate and utilize a computer telephone photocopier fax scanner Internet Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel etc.) and Google Suite;
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends as needed;
- Knowledge of university structures and academic programs.
Additional Information:
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button) if you want to be considered for this position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
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Frequent Physical Activity:
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Occasional Physical Activity:
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Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
