POSTED: 6/23/3008
Academic College
Advisor
College of
Humanities & Social Sciences
Southern Utah
University
Close Date:
July 10, 2008
Position Description
Southern Utah University,
located in Cedar City, Utah, is seeking applicants for the position
of Academic College Advisor for the College of Humanities and
Social Sciences. The desired start date is August 1, 2008. Salary
is $30,000; excellent benefits. There are two general purposes
for this position: (1) Advise and counsel freshmen and sophomore
students. Assist in advisement and counseling of junior and senior
students as required by departments in HSS. (2) Assist the academic
dean and department chairs with the aspects affecting the student-body
as required (i.e. curricula articulation, recruitment, admission,
retention, tracking and assessment).
Duties
• Advise and counsel
students by assisting them in forming graduation plans and course
schedules in accordance with university advising policies and
procedures.
• Keep abreast of current
general education requirements.
• Provide input on class
schedules.
• Evaluate all transfer
credits into the College (with assistance from the chairs).
• Serve as the articulation
representative for the College on statewide committees.
• Track student progress
and determine eligibility for advancement to upper-division major
course work.
• Work as part of the
university advising team.
• Evaluate academic
progress toward graduation; verify completion of courses for majors
and optional minors. Contact person for graduation paperwork.
• Be responsible for
maintaining files and a database of students and alumni.
• Assist the College
in student recruitment activities, brochure publications, and
home page information.
• Serve as liaison between
other state programs and SUU programs.
• Update SUU catalog
information annually.
• Assist the dean,
department chairpersons and faculty in preparing presentations,
booths at schools or conferences, etc, for recruitment purposes.
• Participate in advising
and registration during University Orientation, Welcome Week and
transfer school visits.
• Other duties as assigned
by the dean and/or department chairpersons.
• Teach, as needed,
one or two sections of UNIV 1000, Student Success Course.
• Create and maintain
a web advising site.
• Assist with Commencement
and Convocation exercises.
Required Qualifications
• Master's degree is
required, preferably in the fields of student personnel, counseling
or higher education administration. (Applicants with minimum of
18 graduate credit hours with definite degree completion date
may be considered.)
• Excellent human relations,
oral and written communication skills required.
• Computer experience
with student information system programs, word processing, spreadsheets,
databases and/or other computer programs mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional work
experience in academic advising at a college or university level
strongly preferred.
• Experience with graduate
programs, admission requirements and acceptance guidelines helpful.
Application
Process
Applicants must apply
online at http://jobs.suu.edu
(Direct link to Job #0700121: http://jobs.suu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50828
) Individuals are asked to attach, electronically, the following
required documents: a cover letter, resume’, and the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.
Copies of unofficial transcripts are requested in order for your
application to receive full consideration. If you have problems
attaching any of your documentation, please contact the Human
Resources Office at jobs@suu.edu
or 435-586-7754.
Institutional
Information
Southern Utah University
is a comprehensive, regional university offering graduate, baccalaureate,
associate and technical programs. From the time of its founding,
SUU has placed students first by featuring personalized and participative
classes, combined with competent, qualified and supportive faculty,
staff and administration. People of the region look to the University
for skill development opportunities, major academic specialties,
outreach services, cultural and athletic activities, economic
and business development, and regional archives. National parks
and recreation surround Cedar City. Skiing is 40 minutes away
at Brian Head. For a wider range of metropolitan service, the
city of Las Vegas is two-and-a-half hours south, Provo two-and-a-half
hours north.
Additional Information
The College of Humanities
and Social Sciences provides Southern Utah University students
with a variety of learning experiences that foster their development
as intelligent and compassionate persons capable of critically
discerning issues that affect their personal, professional, and
civic lives. The Departments of Communication, English, Foreign
Language, Humanities, Psychology and Social Sciences, which comprise
the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, encourage faculty
to remain current in their disciplines through engaging in scholarly
activity, professional development, and research in effective
teaching. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences works
to meet the needs of students from a variety of educational and
socioeconomic backgrounds. We offer general education courses,
and majors and minors in our disciplines and work with the College
of Education in licensing teachers in humanities and social science
disciplines. The College serves the community in many ways, including
sponsorship of university-based, community-wide lectures, films,
and discussions that focus on our disciplines.
Contact Information
Apply online at http://jobs.suu.edu
E-mail contact: jobs@suu.edu
Phone contact: 435-586-7754
POSTED: 6/23/2008
Academic College
Advisor
College of Science
Southern Utah
University
Close Date:
Open Until Filled
Position Description
Southern Utah University,
located in Cedar City, Utah, is seeking applicants for the position
of Academic College Advisor for the College of Science. The desired
start date is as soon as possible after closing. Salary is $30,000;
excellent benefits.
Duties
• Responsible for the
academic advisement of science majors and assisting them in forming
graduation plans and course schedules in accordance with university
advising policies and procedures.
• This position reports
to the Dean of the College of Science and works in tandem with
the other COS advisor.
• This position is responsible
for establishing a seamless advising system which includes consistent
upkeep and maintenance of student files and records and ongoing
communication with the other COS advisor, department chairs and
the college Dean.
• Keep abreast of current
general education requirements.
• In collaboration
with the other COS advisor, evaluate all transfer credits into
the College (with assistance from the chairs).
• Track student progress
and determine eligibility for advancement to upper-division major
course work.
• Work as part of the
university advising team.
• Evaluate academic
progress toward graduation; verify completion of courses for majors
and minors. Contact person for graduation paperwork.
• Be responsible for
maintaining files and a database of students and alumni.
• Assist the College
in student recruitment activities and brochure publications and
home page information.
• As part of the COS
advising team, serve as liaison between other state programs and
SUU programs.
• Assist the dean and
department chairs with written assessment and accreditation reports.
• Assist in updating
SUU catalog information.
• Assist dean and department
chairpersons with the year-round schedule.
• Prepare presentations,
booths at schools or conferences, etc, for recruitment purposes.
• Participate in advising
and registration during University Orientation, Welcome Week and
transfer school visits.
• Other duties as assigned
by the dean and/or department chairpersons.
• Teach, if needed,
one or two sections of UNIV 1000, Student Success Course First
Year Seminar.
Required Qualifications
• Master's degree required,
preferably in the sciences, student personnel, counseling, or
other related discipline. (Applicants with minimum of 18 graduate
credit hours with definite degree completion date may be considered.)
• Excellent collegiality,
oral and written communication skills are required.
• Computer experience
with student information system programs required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
• Two years work experience
in academic advising at a college or university preferred.
• Experience with undergraduate
and/or graduate programs, admission requirements and acceptance
guidelines preferred.
Application
Process
Applicants must apply
online at http://jobs.suu.edu
(Direct link to Job #0700125: http://jobs.suu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50832
) Individuals are asked to attach, electronically, the following
required documents: a cover letter, resume’, and the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.
Copies of unofficial transcripts are requested in order for your
application to receive full consideration. If you have problems
attaching any of your documentation, please contact the Human
Resources Office at jobs@suu.edu
or 435-586-7754. Review of applications will begin 7/1/2008;
the position will remain open until filled.
Institutional
Information
Southern Utah University
is a comprehensive, regional university offering graduate, baccalaureate,
associate and technical programs. From the time of its founding,
SUU has placed students first by featuring personalized and participative
classes, combined with competent, qualified and supportive faculty,
staff and administration. People of the region look to the University
for skill development opportunities, major academic specialties,
outreach services, cultural and athletic activities, economic
and business development, and regional archives. National parks
and recreation surround Cedar City. Skiing is 40 minutes away
at Brian Head. For a wider range of metropolitan service, the
city of Las Vegas is two-and-a-half hours south, Provo two-and-a-half
hours north.
Additional Information
The College of Science
is made up of academic programs in agriculture, biology, chemistry,
geology and nursing. These programs are housed in the departments
of agriculture and nutrition science, biology, physical science,
and nursing. We operate or participate in the operation of several
special learning environments for students that include a KECK
sponsored undergraduate research lab, an observatory, a GIS lab,
certified water lab, scanning electron microscopy lab, the Southern
Utah Natural History Museum, and the Cedar Mountain Science Center.
We serve as the center of scientific learning for the undergraduate
and graduate programs offered at SUU. We also serve as the resource
center of scientific knowledge and expertise for Southern Utah.
The purpose of the College of Science is to provide comprehensive
classroom and experiential learning that emphasizes critical thinking,
problem solving, decision making, and communication in science
for students from Utah and the southwestern United States.
Contact Information
Apply online at http://jobs.suu.edu
E-mail contact: jobs@suu.edu
Phone contact: 435-586-7754
POSTED: 6/20/2008
ACADEMIC SUCCESS SPECIALIST
W. P. Carey School of Business/Undergraduate Programs
Arizona State University
Close Date: July 3rd, 2008
Position Description
Academic Success Specialist
Arizona State University
W. P. Carey School of Business/Undergraduate Programs
Job Id# 17473
Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
The W. P. Carey School of Business seeks an Academic Success Specialist,
for the Undergraduate Program. This individual will be a key contributor
to increasing student retention and graduation by supporting current
students in making timely progress toward a degree through a range
of in-person and online academic counseling and support strategies.
Responsibilities include,
but are not limited to:
- Providing 1:1 as well as group academic advising, recruitment
and retention, and academic success support functions to
students to ensure ongoing successful progress to completion of
degree program,
- Utilizing online tools such as Degree Audit Reporting System
and eAdvisor to monitor and assist students with timely academic
progress, exploration of various academic options, and
course selection and registration,
- Participating in recruitment/admissions, retention, career development,
and student engagement activities, including teaching a
student success course,
- Working with students dealing with complex academic situations,
making appropriate and timely referrals for non-academic
issues and/or concerns to
applicable services including, but not limited to:
Student
Health, Counseling & Consultation and Career Services,
- Collaborating with academic units and student services departments
throughout the university to facilitate comprehensive student
support,
- Advising a variety of students, including current, prospective
(high school and transfer), and transition (incoming or outgoing),
- Preparing reports and advising materials, and
- Developing and presenting workshops for students, parents, high
school/community college advisors about W. P. Carey
programs, policy, and procedures.
DAYS AND SCHEDULE:
The Undergraduate Programs Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8:00
a.m. to 6:30 p.m., some evening and weekends are required.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Counseling or closely related field AND tow
(2) years previous experience in one or more of the following:
advising, student recruitment/retention, related student services,
teaching in an institution of higher education; OR, any equivalent
combination of experience and/or education from which comparable
knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Preferred Qualifications
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree preferred. Experience working in an academic environment;
college-level advising; collaborating with students and
faculty and staff. Demonstrated knowledge of: student recruitment
and admissions; retention programs; business education. Experience
working with: Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel,
Outlook); Student Information Systems; effective verbal and written
communication skills; good organization skills; attention to detail;
problem solving; teamwork.
Application Process
Instructions to Apply:
Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated.
Complete the required information and attach a single document,
which includes: a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses
and phone numbers of three professional references. Resume should
include all employment in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94),
job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If
you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our
customer service center at 480-965-2701.
ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with
interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at
the time of call for interview.
To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/
Institutional
Information
Department Statement/Gen Info:
W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is
one of the largest business schools in the United States, with
more than 190 faculty members, 1,500 graduate students and more
than 5,600 undergraduate students. The school is internationally
recognized for its leadership in supply chain management and services
marketing and is highly regarded for its faculty's research productivity.
The school's ten research centers serve as a link between business
communities and the areas of marketing, entrepreneurship, information
technology and supply chain management. For more information please
visit wpcarey.asu.edu and http://knowledge.wpcarey.asu.edu/
.
Additional Information
Standard Statement:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education,
an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial
energy and broad access. This New American University is a single,
unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively
impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health
of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real
world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate
academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 64,000 students in
metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city.
ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes
students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations
across the globe.
Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.
Close Date:
July 3, 2008
Contact Information
To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/
POSTED: 6/20/2008
Assistant Director
Asian/Pacific American Student Services
Colorado State University
Close Date: 7/7/08
Position Description
The Assistant Director takes a lead role in the development and
coordination of programs that enhance awareness of the many and
varied aspects of Asian/Pacific American cultures. Another important
role is that of supervising, advising, and working with individual
students and student groups and providing appropriate support
for them related to their specific concerns. The Assistant Director
will also be involved in teaching, training, consulting and other
activities that will assist others in enhancing their multicultural
understanding. The Assistant Director reports to the Director
of A/PASS and is part of the Office Management Team that includes
the Director, Assistant Director and Administrative Assistant.
Duties
•Develop and support programs (such as the annual “Asian Fest”)
that enhance cultural awareness on campus and surrounding community
by working with students, other campus offices/departments, and
resources within the community.
•Work closely with students that may have questions related to
their transition to the university, academics, financial aid,
career options, campus resources or a variety of other areas.
•Have working knowledge of A/PASS and campus resources, policies,
and procedures.
•Co-teach A/PASS classes when offered and conduct presentations
related to diversity.
•Assist with the hiring, training, and supervision of student
staff
•Coordinate and provide on-going support for special projects
performed by office student paraprofessionals.
•Provide support to student organizations affiliated with the
office.
•Serve as a positive role model and mentor to students.
•Represent the office in the Director’s absence.
•Requires some weekends and nights.
•Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two
years full-time professional experience in education, human services
or other related areas. Master’s degree in student personnel or
related field may be substituted for experience. Experience with
student development at the college level, evidence of involvement
in the Asian/Pacific American community (includes more than ESL
tutoring or teaching, living abroad in Asia or majoring in Asian
Studies).
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience working with diverse groups within Asian/Pacific American
population, at the college level.
•Ability to effectively demonstrate an understanding of the needs
and concerns of Asian/Pacific American college students and their
families.
•Experience in program development and implementation, at the
college level.
•Demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to other aspects of diversity
or diverse populations.
•Strong written and oral communication skills.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships
with campus departments.
•Evidence of strong organizational skills and able to complete
multiple tasks in a busy environment.
•Experience with teaching, staff development, and staff supervision.
•Experience with assessment, ACCESS, word processing, spread sheets,
data bases, desktop publishing, e-mail and listserv management,
and web page management.
•Experience in program and office assessment.
•Experience in implementing retention strategies. Experience working
with diverse groups within the Asian/Pacific American population
highly preferred.
Application Process
A complete application consists of:
•One electronic file (Word document or PDF) that includes the
following:
1) a letter of interest addressing
all qualifications and job responsibilities,
2) curriculum vitae or resume, and
3) the names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and
e-mail addresses of three references (including a current or
immediately past supervisor).
•Submit all documents to:
Chair of Search Committee, Dr. Jennifer Williams
Molock
E-mail: Jennifer.Molock@colostate.edu
Application and nominations will be considered until the position
is filled; however to ensure full consideration, complete application
materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. MST, July 7, 2008.
Institutional Information
A/PASS Student Services is a part of the Division of Student Affairs,
specifically one of seven Advocacy Offices that supports
underrepresented students at CSU. The Division of Student Affairs
at Colorado State University is a comprehensive student affairs
program that serves a major state university and land grant college.
The Division of Student Affairs encompasses a wide array of departmental
services and programs addressing the needs of a student body of
approximately 25,000.
Additional Information
Salary and Starting Date:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus
University benefits package. Projected starting date is August
1, 2008. Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.
MST, July 7, 2008 for full consideration. Refer to complete position
description for additional qualifications and application instructions
at www.apass.colostate.edu and click on “Jobs Available”. CSU
is EEO/AA Employer. Colorado State University strives to provide
a safe study, work and living environment for its faculty, staff
and students. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations
for all final applicants considered for employment. An offer of
employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion
of a background investigation including criminal history check.
Contact Information
Chair of Search Committee, Dr. Jennifer Williams Molock
E-mail: Jennifer.Molock@colostate.edu
For more information, contact:
Asian/Pacific American Student Services
212 Lory Student Center
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8018
Telephone: (970) 491-6154
Fax: (970) 491-2574
POSTED:
5/20/2008
Taos - Student Success Associate
Academic Student Success
University of New Mexico - Taos Campus
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description
UNM- Taos invites applicants for the Taos Student Success Associate.
The successful candidate will work with special student populations,
will provide advisory and support services to students as appropriate;
will develop and oversee a range of integrated and innovative
special programs and initiatives designed to assist in the recruitment
and retention of students within an underrepresented target population;
and provide outreach to area schools. This position will report
to UNM-Taos but may be housed at the Taos Pueblo, and will be
expected to communicate regularly with their supervisor at UNM-Taos.
Duties
Provides academic, career, admissions, and/or other advisory and
support services related to student academic success and retention,
as assigned.
Assists in the development, preparation, and facilitation of educational
seminars, workshops, and other activities designed to enhance
student retention and academic success.
Prepares and conducts or assists in the preparation and conduct
of faculty and staff training on strategies, policies, procedures,
and issues pertaining to student retention and success.
Works with higher level associates and/or with academic faculty,
client staff and community members in the resolution of day-to-day
issues associated with the retention and educational success of
students; refers unusually complex or sensitive issues to more
senior associate staff, as appropriate.
Creates and maintains individual student files and other related
materials as appropriate, in accordance with University policy
and state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Administers examinations and/or other qualifying requirements
or activities related to student placement, GED testing, tutoring,
and course make-up exams, as directed.
Participates in the composition, development, and preparation
of written materials related to student retention and success.
Participates as assigned in professional workshops, seminars,
and associations on a local, state, or regional basis; may provide
assistance in the preparation and delivery of conference presentations.
Provides input and assistance, as assigned, in the formulation
of services, operations, and systems related to student retention
and success.
May perform one or more collateral assignments of similar or lower
level of responsibility for other operating units of the Branch,
in accordance with institutional need and individual experience
and interest, up to 20% of nominal working hours.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 6 months of experience that is directly
related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
Experience:
In one or more Student Affairs areas as listed on the job description
summary in a post-secondary institution
Working with Native American populations in a post-secondary setting
In two-year community colleges or branch campuses
Designing and delivering training/instruction related to student
success
Developing and implementing new initiatives in a result-oriented
setting
Evaluating student transcripts and records
Dealing with University policies and procedures especially those
related to student academic standards
In Student Recruitment
Application Process
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA eJOBS,
OUR ON LINE APPLICATION/RESUME SYSTEM. Go to eJOBS, http://ejobs.unm.edu
to apply.
For assistance with our application
process or help setting up your resume on eJOBS, please contact
the Human Resources Service Center at (505) 277-MyHR (6947), visit
http://fastinfo.unm.edu/v8/index.php
or come into our Human Resources Service Center, 1700 Lomas
Blvd. NE Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
All eJOBS applications/resumes must
be received no later than midnight Mountain Time on the day the
posting closes.
Per the request of the
department your ejobs application MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER
LETTER AND A LIST OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES at the time your
application is submitted. The cover letter and list of professional
references should be submitted through eJOBS with your application/resume.
Institutional
Information
The University of New Mexico – Taos is a two-year higher
education institution located in north central New Mexico. The
college became an affiliate of the University of New Mexico in
1993, and is an Hispanic-Serving Institution with an Hispanic
enrollment of 47%. Significantly, Hispanics comprise about 60%
or our graduates annually. Our service area includes the 30,000
residents of Taos County living in outlying villages within the
2,203 square mile service area, as well as the residents of two
Native American Pueblos, Taos and Picurís. The college
serves recent high school graduates and long-term community members
seeking to improve the quality of their professional and family
lives.
Contact Information
For assistance with our application process or help setting up
your resume on eJOBS, please contact the Human Resources Service
Center at (505) 277-MyHR (6947)
