Academic Advisor - College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:108884

Location:Clemson University

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, designs and implements a variety of professional duties including advising, counseling, recruiting and retaining students within the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. Serves as a primary contact for faculty, staff current and prospective students for four majors. Other duties as signed.

JOB DUTIES:

70% - Essential - Advising & Counseling:
Plans, implements, and evaluates activities related to the advising and counseling of students in designated CBSHS undergraduate program(s) in a variety of areas, including admissions procedures, registration and course selection, academic progress, policy interpretation, career overviews, transfer credit, course substitutions, change of major and personal development through 60 credit hours of coursework taken at Clemson or the first semester of transfer coursework is completed. Assigns students to faculty as agreed upon by assigned department. Plans and implements new student orientation for students entering assigned majors as freshmen and transfer. Follows all applicable policies and procedures. Monitors enrollment in major to meet departmental goals. Attend departmental faculty meetings as requested by department.

15% - Essential - Retention:
Plans, implements, and evaluates activities designed to retain students within designated CBSHS majors. Participates in the Success Matters initiative through the Academic Success Center. Serves as the primary point of contact for students as well as departmental faculty in assigned major(s). Participates in activities sponsored by the Bridge to Clemson program for assigned majors. Assists with the production of departmental recruiting brochures, materials, college displays, photos, and publications. Monitors needed website updates for advising center and department.

15% - Essential - Recruitment:
Recruits prospective students to CBSHS and assigned majors by providing accurate information concerning the admissions process, degree requirements, career outlook and facts about CBSHS and the assigned major's academic programs. Serves as primary point of contact for prospective transfer and first-year students to assigned major(s). Participates in recruiting activities and special events for the University, CBSHS, and the Academic Advising Center. Coordinates with internal and external constituencies for all special event planning and implementation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree
Work Exp 1+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No job description available

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm; Standard Hrs: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 12, 2024

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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