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POSTED: 11/13/09
Pre-Health Professions Advisor
University of New England
Close Date: 11-25-2009
Position Description
The Pre-Health Professions Advisor is responsible to deliver all Pre-Health Professions advising to the students of the College of Arts and the College of Health Professions. The Pre-Health Professions Advisor will provide advising services to students wishing to explore health professions fields, to prepare for entry into prospective fields, and to apply to professional and graduate programs.
Duties
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide academic advising services to first and second year students as needed
- Attend all new-student orientation, open house, and recruitment events as needed
- Provide department chairs and dean of CAS/CHP with updates regarding advisement of first and second year students
- Assist with developing Pre-Health Professions departmental webpages
- Provide academic advising at freshman and transfer orientation sessions.
- Disseminate information on UNE policies and procedures as it pertains to degree completion
- Provide academic information to prospective students through participation in Admissions recruiting events, individualized appointments and electronic means
- Provide appropriate referrals to academic departments, student support programs and other university resources as necessary to help students achieve their academic goals
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree, in Biology or a related science/health field preferred, plus up to 1 to 2 years experience working with health professions students, or 1-2 years of relevant experience in academic advising in a higher education environment, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Capacity to work with and understand undergraduates
- Experience collaborating or working with the health professions community
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills
- An understanding of and preference for collaborative approaches to problem solving.
- Experience with record keeping
- Willingness to work both autonomously and collaboratively with team members
- Strong technological skills in Microsoft Office and Banner, or similar data system
Application Process
Applicants should submit a resume, letter of interest, and the names and contact information for three references to: careers@une.edu. Application deadline: November 25, 2009. The University of New England is an EO/AA employer.
Contact Information
Cindy Lock, Human Resources University of New England Biddeford, ME 04005 careers@une.edu
POSTED: 11/10/09
Academic Advisor
University Advising Center
University of Massachusetts Boston
Close Date: until filled
Position Description
The Academic Advisor for the University Advising Center will advise students on a wide range of academic issues, including degree requirements and the general education curriculum of the university. S/he will: explain and interpret university policies and procedures; serve as an advocate for students when appropriate; act as liaison to specified colleges/departments; partner with faculty and staff to support advising in the majors; plan, implement, and evaluate special projects, programs and retention initiatives; participate in New Student Orientation program; explain and interpret transfer credit policies and evaluations; assist with the inter-college transfer process; use WISER and other technological tools to advise students; serve as designated academic advisor for sections of First Year Seminar and Critical Reading and Writing courses; and manage, develop, and assist with various programs related to Student Referral Program, Academic Probation Program, Peer Advising, outreach to faculty, and other related programs and services.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent experience required. At least 2 years of direct student service in higher education. Proven ability to work with diverse populations. Knowledge of current student development theory and research. Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Some evening and weekends may be required.
Application Process
Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references: http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=16126
POSTED: 11/09/09
Presidential Fellows Faculty Positions
SUNY College at Brockport
Close Date: 02/09/2010
Position Description:
These full-time faculty positions are dedicated to enhancing scholarly and teaching perspectives on diversity at The College at Brockport, State University of New York for the educational benefit of our students.
Application Process:
To see additional details and application procedures for this position, please go to http://www.academiccareers.com/cgi-win/JobSite/SendJob.exe/ACO/?25164 If the link does not work with your browser, please go to www.AcademicCareers.com and use the search engine.
POSTED: 11/06/09
Academic Advisor / 112753
Bouve College of Heath Sciences, Office of Student Services
Northeastern University
Close Date Open Until Filled
Position Description:
The Academic Advisor serves as a member of the academic advising team. The advisor's primary role is to support student success, retention, and graduation. He or she provides effective student-centered academic advising to first-year, upper-class, and transfer students. The person in this position advocates for and assists students, with a strong emphasis on first-year-student issues and programming. The advisor serves as a liaison between department faculty and the Office of Student Services.
Duties:
Duties include monitoring academic progress, working with "at risk" students, using our Faculty Communication Advising Tool, and assisting with new-student orientation sessions. The advisor will participate in recruitment activities such as Open Houses and Admissions Welcome Days. The person in this position also designs and administers programs to promote the academic success of students from first-year through graduation. He or she reviews records for completion of degree requirements using the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS). Other responsibilities include assisting students with transitioning to college, career planning, and course registration using the Banner Registration System. He or she may also have the opportunity to teach a seminar for first-year Bouve© students. The advisor is responsible for formulating and recommending policies and procedures to effectively administer OSS academic functions.
Required Qualifications:
A Masters degree with related experience is required. Candidates with a health-care background, higher-education experience, or related training are encouraged to apply. Strong advising, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and customer-service skills required. The candidate needs strong PC skills (including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office) and should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Prior knowledge and best practices in student development, retention and academic support programs are also required. Candidates must have experience in, or a demonstrated commitment to, working with a diverse student population.
Application Process:
1. Copy the following URL and paste it into a new browser window: https://psoft.neu.edu/psc/neuhrprdpub/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/NEU_HR.NEU_JOBS.GBL.
2. Find the position(s) you are interested in applying for and follow the instructions available on the Careers@Northeastern site.
Institutional Information:
Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions.
Additional Information:
For more information on the Bouve College of Health Sciences, please visit http://bouve.neu.edu.
POSTED: 11/03/09
Continuing Education Counselor II
Center for Continuing Studies
University of Connecticut at the Stamford Campus
Close Date: Open until filled
Position Description:
Continuing Education Counselor II (UCP VI) Center for Continuing Studies Bachelor of General Studies & Non-Degree Studies University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus The University of Connecticut, Center for Continuing Studies, Stamford Campus, is seeking an Academic Counselor to work for the Bachelor of General Studies and Non-degree Studies programs. The Counselor works as part of a team to recruit, admit and academically advise returning adult students and working professionals for the CCS degree completion programs. These programs are designed for people with an Associates degree or 60 credit hours from regionally accredited institutions who wish to finish their undergraduate degree at UConn. The Counselor also serves as an advisor to non-degree students. The Counselor will be part of the UConn Stamford Campus as well as the UConn Center for Continuing Studies and may serve on various committees for both the campus and for the program.
Required Qualifications:
A Master's degree in counseling or in other appropriate discipline with 2 -4 years working with adult students in higher education, academic advising or counseling experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with regard to program operations and student-faculty relations. Demonstrated ability to engage with students in discussions concerning educational needs and options in an informative manner. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both local and University wide colleagues; ability to work irregular and flexible hours and to travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in academically advising returning adults students in an institution of higher education. Experience as a returning adult student or knowledge of principles of adult education; experience working with international returning adult students. Some knowledge of and experience in curriculum assessment; and knowledge of state and regional demographics and industry and its education needs and resources. This position reports to the Director for Bachelor Degree Completion Programs, Center for Continuing Studies. Some evening hours are required. This is a full time, year long end-date appointment which may be renewed annually. Salary in low $50’s and includes full benefits. Send a letter of application, resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Beverly Salcius, BGS Screening Committee, Center for Continuing Studies, University of Connecticut, One Bishop Circle, Unit 4056, Storrs, CT 06269-4056. Screening will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, men and people with disabilities.
Institutional Information:
The University of Connecticut is the state's flagship institution of higher learning. The University was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School and became the University of Connecticut in 1939. Additional information about the University's history and its traditions can be found on The UConn Story website. The University has ten schools and colleges at its main campus in Storrs, separate Schools of Law and Social Work in Hartford, five regional campuses throughout the state and Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine at the UConn Health Center in Farmington. More information about our campuses can be found on the Campuses page. UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant College and a Space Grant Consortium institution. Additional information about UConn's land-grant mission of outreach is available on the Outreach webpage. The University spans 4,108 acres at its main campus and five regional campuses, and an additional 205 acres at the UConn Health Center in Farmington. The University of Connecticut is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Additional information can be found in the accreditation letter (PDF), and the NEASC website. The University is undergoing an amazing transformation. UConn is renewing, rebuilding and enhancing its campuses through an unprecedented $2.8 billion, 20-year investment in the University's infrastructure. State-of-the-art facilities grace every campus. More information about this program is available on the UCONN 2000 website. UConn is a research intensive university, a prestigious designation shared by only the nation's top higher education institutions. We have more than 70 focused research centers where faculty, graduate students and undergraduates explore everything from improving human health to enhancing public education and protecting the country's natural resources
POSTED: 10/15/09
Academic Advisor Assistant
Advisement and Transition
State University of New York College at Cortland
Close Date: Open until filled
Position Description:
In the Advisement and Transition Office, the Academic Advisor Assistant is responsible for assisting students with their academic planning and decision making, advising approximately 30 advisees, assisting with advising workshops and with the coordination of student leadership positions, and supporting office initiatives.
Duties:
- Assist students with academic planning and decision making.
- Serve as primary advisor for walk-in and phone questions (general advising, change of major, permission to transfer credit, preference registration, etc.)
- Advise approximately 30 advisees.
- Assist with advising workshops.
- Coordinate and support the promotion, recruitment and information management of student leadership positions (COR 101 Teaching Assistants and Orientation Assistants).
- Serve as liaison to academic efforts in the residence halls.
- Assist with various initiatives, including but not limited to: phone coverage, database management, COR 101, learning communities, and orientation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Experience working in an educational setting.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, team environment.
- Able to multi-task.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Experience with academic issues and academic advising.
Application Process:
To apply submit an online employment application at http://jobs.cortland.edu and attach a letter of application, resume and contact information for three professional references.
POSTED: 10/08/09
Director of the Writing Center
Academic Success
American International College
Close Date: Open until filled
Duties:
- Supervision of Writing Center
- Working with faculty on development of Writing Across the Curriculum
- Participation in the assessment of writing program including Freshmen composition sequence and eventually Writing Across Curriculum
- Recommending other initiatives, as needed to improve student writing
- Working with the Developmental Education Director to support transition of students from remedial writing into the English Composition
Required Qualifications:
Masters Degree, Doctorate preferred, in writing, English education, or related field.
Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and the contact information for three professional references (all saved as one document) via the college's online application at www.aic.edu
Institutional Information:
American International College is an independent, culturally diverse, masters-level educational community. The mission of the College is to prepare students for personal fulfillment, professional achievement and service to others through educational experiences that transforms lives.
POSTED: 10/01/09
Academic Advisor (UCP V)
Student Services
University of Connecticut - Greater Hartford Campus
Close Date Open until filled
Position Description:
The University of Connecticut Greater Hartford Campus is seeking a person to fill the position of Academic Advisor for undergraduate students. The candidate selected for this position will report to the Executive Program Director for Student Services. The focus of the job is on advising undergraduate students about academic regulations and requirements. Incumbents are expected to work independently within established policies and regulations. This is a full-time, one year, end-date position with the possibility of a renewable contract based on performance funding. Position will remain open until filled with initial application review on Monday, October 19, 2009. Position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits. This is a very exciting time to be part of the Greater Hartford Campus!
Duties:
Duties include but are not limited to: Providing comprehensive academic advising; general advising for ACES and the University population; assisting with special projects; representing ACES on committees and task forces; participating in the First Year Experience Program; providing outreach by participating in campus, community and statewide education and recruitment efforts; participating in programs and workshops; assisting in the coordination/implementation of orientation events; assisting in the development of a transition program for campus change students; maintaining records, files and appropriate data system(s).
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years' experience in advising students; ability to exercise sound academic judgment; ability to demonstrate initiative and work collaboratively are requirements of this position. Also required are good communication skills and the ability to relate well to students, faculty and parents.
Additional Information:
At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community. We actively encourage women, people with disabilities, and members of minority groups to apply. (Search #2009366)
Contact Information:
Send letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, and current vita to:
Katherine Ryan, Academic Advisor Search Chair, Director's Office, University of Connecticut, Greater Hartford Campus, 1800 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117. (Search # 2009366)
POSTED: 09/17/09
Academic Advisor / 112685
College of Business
Northeastern University
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description:
The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic support, and guidance and monitoring academic progress for students from freshman year through graduation. Provides information regarding college and university policies, co-op scheduling, course selection, pre-registration, registration and academic progress. The advisor works with the same group of students over a four to five year period; and, each year through continuous interaction identifies developmental needs for the class level. In response to this, the Academic Advisor provides appropriate programming, each year for their class. The Class Advisor supervises and works closely with the Student Services Coordinator to develop strategies to improve retention. The Advisor is the major academic support person with whom an undergraduate student in the CBA has contact. The Advisor becomes a mentor and guides the student throughout their academic career. A strong student/advisor relationship enhances the student experience at NU, adds to their success, and the student is more likely retained until they graduate. This will in turn contribute to their becoming strong alum of the institution. Since the average case load for advisors in the CBA can be over 500 students, the stress and demand factor for the Advisor is extremely high.
Duties:
Works with retention processes: FACT an early warning system and Academic Probation to assist students who are experiencing academic difficulties. During the senior year, students are required to meet with the advisor to conduct a senior interview which results in a correct and coherent Senior Clearance Plan which students use as a contract in their final semester to complete their degree. Then in January, May and August, performs final clearances of seniors in preparation for graduation. Advisor will prepare and conduct workshops and teaches a one credit course helping CBA students to chart their academic progress and skill development. Advisor will be involved with all orientations and various management tasks within the Undergraduate Business Programs Office.
Required Qualifications:
Masters degree required preferably in counseling, human services or higher education (or equivalent experience advising in a college/university.) Minimum of three-four years work or educational experience; preferably in higher education. Will consider related graduate work. Must enjoy working with students and helping guide them through their academics to graduation. Excellent computer, written, and oral communication skills required. Documentation is required of all student contact. Individual must work well under pressure and have excellent management skills, plus demonstrated counseling ability utilizing development theory to create a student-centered academic environment. Individual must demonstrate the ability to supervise others, take initiative, and organize effectively. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work with precision and be able to keep calm under pressure. Person also must be able to empathize with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Presentation skills are required. Individual needs to be able to work as an integral member of a team as well as have leadership qualities. Manage college wide processes including, graduation clearance, academic audits, DARS and academic standing reports. Must possess ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, parents and university-wide administrators.
Application Process:
1. Copy the following URL and paste it into a new browser window: https://psoft.neu.edu/psc/neuhrprdpub/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/NEU_HR.NEU_JOBS.GBL
2. Find the position(s) you are interested in applying for and follow the instructions available on the careers@northeastern site.
Institutional Information:
Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions.
Additional Information:
For more information on the College of Business, please visit http://cba.neu.edu/
Contact Information:
Millie Gray M.Ed, MBA
Assistant Dean
Undergraduate College of Business Administration
250 Dodge Hall
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5000
p 617.373.7580
f 617.373.4804
m.gray@neu.edu
POSTED: 09/17/09
Academic Advisor # 2010-069
English
University of Connecticut
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description:
The University of Connecticut English Department seeks a full-time Undergraduate Advisor. The selected candidate will coordinate all advising activities as well as serve as the general advisor for all English majors, providing guidance regarding registration, academic regulations, degree requirements, and plans of study.
Required Qualifications:
BA in a related field; one to two years experience advising students; excellent communications skills with students, faculty, and parents; expertise in Word and Excel; and knowledge of the English program.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of BRIO and PeopleSoft systems desired
Application Process:
Please submit a complete application, including cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to:
Wayne Franklin, Head, Department of English
ADVISOR Search
215 Glenbrook Road, U-4025
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT, 06269-4025
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appropriate candidate is selected.
Institutional Information:
Please see our website at www.english.uconn.edu for more information about our program.
Contact Information:
Robin Worley
English Department U4025
215 Glenbrook Road
Storrs CT 06269-4025
860-486-2169
robin.worley@uconn.edu
