Academic Advisor II

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Department

School of Journalism and New Media

Job Summary

Advises students on complex academic matters, such as course selection and degree requirements, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records and contributes to the development of academic advising-related programming. This individual also works with students who pose retention risks to ensure all students reach academic, personal, and professional success. Provide direction and supervision to Advisor I.

Job Description

• Receives, processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures, handling requests that require escalation due to complexity.
• Serves as a main point of contact for students who pose retention risks, providing complex organizational information about educational options, academic requirements, and institutional resources and addressing their needs.
• Counsels students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.
• Develops, plans and implements academic advising programs such as workshops, panel discussions and guest speakers.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to Academic Advisor I positions.

Job Responsibilities

• Receives, processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures, handling requests that require escalation due to complexity.
• Serves as a main point of contact for students who pose retention risks, providing complex organizational information about educational options, academic requirements, and institutional resources and addressing their needs.
• Counsels students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.
• Develops, plans and implements academic advising programs such as workshops, panel discussions and guest speakers.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to Academic Advisor I positions.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience \| 3 Years \| Required

Compensation

$46,904\.00 - $70,366\.40

Interview Requirement

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

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