Academic Advisor III
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Fayetteville, GA - USA
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Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Summary of Job Duties:
In addition to traditional academic advising this position will be responsible for a number of related duties. The advisor will participate in a small number of coordinated proactive advising programs aimed at aggressively supporting targeted cohorts of advisees (for example students who have applied for graduation or students that did not enroll as expected). The advisor will engage in a variety of activities related to New Student Orientation through the year and especially in the month of June and to a lesser degree other college events. Finally the advisor will be expected to engage (both proactively and as assigned) in service activities that facilitate the day-to-day operation of the center and/or contribute to the profession of academic advising.
Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with a major in the arts and sciences from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the time of the appointment
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Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the time of the appointment
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At least one year of full-time employment in a field that commonly employs art and sciences graduates
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree completed or completed within six months of start date from an accredited institution of higher education
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At least two years of full-time employment in a field that commonly employs arts and science graduate
At least one year of full-time experience in one (or a combination) of the following fields:
1. Academic advising or student conduct
2. Career advising or coaching
3. College high school or middle school teaching or counseling
4. Socialworkeror other mental health careprofessionalworking directly with clients
5. Related higher education experience working directly with students (two years of work as a graduate assistant or adjunct teacher is equivalent to one year full-time)
Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Ability to create trust through communication
Ability to have adaptability of communication strategies to varying stakeholders
Ability to convey the purpose of a liberal arts education to varying stake holders
Ability to assess own professional development andidentifydesired areas of growth
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Assistant Dean for Academics
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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The University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
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 preference 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.
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About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
