Title: 00422/00002/00309 - Professional Academic Advisor
State Role Title:Education Support Spec III
Hiring Range: $40000 - $50000
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location:Norfolk State University
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Professional Academic Advisors will be expected to adhere to expectations that apply to the specific duties that are assigned. Core responsibilities for professional advisors include:
Onboarding assigned students including teaching them about deadlines
protocols policies and procedures
Helping students develop educational plans that meet their academic goals
and inspiring adherence
Registering students for classes preparing them to register themselves or
supporting their self-registration
Linking students to campus resources as needed (e.g. counseling or
financial aid)
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of academic advising models and best practices.
Effective interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with and interact effectively with diverse groups of students faculty and staff.
Demonstrated computer skills e.g. the ability to conduct internet research and word processing and utilize database software.
Demonstrated ability to work with student information systems.
Skill in effectively assessing a students academic needs collaborating with a student to construct a plan to improve academic performance promoting the students success and tracking results.
Knowledge of the applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the position including the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
Experience teaching or facilitating academic support courses (i.e. study skills first year seminar etc.)
Additional Considerations
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Phone:
Email: NO EMAIL MATERIAL ACCEPTED
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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