Academic Advisor

Western Michigan University

Position Details

Posting Summary

College
Haworth College Of Business

Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department
HCOB - Office of Academic Advising

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S1672P

Job Type
Full Time, Regular

Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade
D

Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies
1

General Summary

Provides comprehensive academic advising services to undergraduate students.

Major Duties

Advises both enrolled and prospective undergraduate students on University, college, and departmental academic requirements, including admissions, general education, and specific program, major, and minor requirements. Applies an understanding of the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff to provide effective developmental advising.
Explains graduation requirements to students and provides information about course prerequisites, alternatives, and equivalents.
Creates, reviews and updates graduation plans with students to promote personal growth, academic excellence, career development, and timely degree completion.
Promotes and participates in professional development focused on the unique needs of students, faculty and staff, from a wide range of backgrounds. Fosters a safe and inclusive environment to advance equity.
Supports students with registration and may assist in coordinating course scheduling. Demonstrates effective engagement and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of backgrounds.
Assists with projects as assigned.
May assist in recruitment and retention efforts.
May evaluate student-athlete and NCAA compliance issues with athletic department personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
One year's relevant experience.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
One year's experience working with college students.
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends..

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in related field specific to hiring college or higher education in general from an accredited institution.
Professional academic advising experience at WMU.

Special Instructions to Applicants

External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at:

Physical requirements and working conditions

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

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