POSTED:
7/17/2008
Assistant Director for Career Development ~ Liberal Arts &
Sciences (Requisition No. 0800111)
Career Resource Center
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Close Date: Open until filled, priority deadline August 6th
Position
Description
Assistant
Director for Career Development ~ Liberal Arts & Sciences
(Requisition No. 0800111) is part of the Career Development Team.
Duties
Provides career related counseling services to all UF students
and administer and interpret a variety of career assessments.
Serves as advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
(CLAS) students. Will develop and deliver career development programs
for the college of liberal arts and sciences (CLAS) students,
working closely with student organizations and the Academic Advising
Center to engage a maximum number of students within the above
population in the career development process to ensure retention
and graduation within an appropriate time frame. Will further
develop and deliver programs on considering graduate or professional
school for CLAS students. Evaluates the effectiveness of the aforementioned
programs. Participates in career fairs conducted by the CRC. Maintains
current knowledge of research and trends addressing issues relative
to liberal arts and sciences students, making this data available
to colleagues and employers. Salary $40,000 + competitive benefits.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications: Master's degree in appropriate area and 2 years
experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in counseling is highly desired.
Ability to provide intentional and compassionate counseling to
students.
Ability to integrate counseling theories, career development theories,
and career assessments when working with students.
Multicultural competency and sensitivity.
Excellent presentation skills.
Candidate should be energetic, organized, and innovative.
Possess strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications,
multi-tasking, and teamwork skills.
Experience in Career Services setting or Student Affairs is highly
desirable.
Strong interest in working with liberal arts and sciences college
students.
Application Process
If you wish to apply for this position, please forward a resume
and cover letter by mail to the CRC at the address shown on the
first page, or as an e-mail attachment to CRCjobs@crc.ufl.edu.
Then, you must also visit the UF Human Resource Services' Employment
& Classification web site at http://jobs.ufl.edu/
and follow the instructions to make formal application. On
the HR Search Postings page specify Requisiton No. 0800111 in
the search criteria to select this position vacancy.
Institutional
Information
UF is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university.
The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive
university, Florida is among the nation's most academically diverse
public universities. Florida has a long history of established
programs in international education, research and service. It
is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belongs
to the Association of American Universities.
The Career Resource Center provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art
resources and services for our students and alumni to assist them
in meeting their needs relative to career development, career
experiences, and employment opportunity for the mutual benefit
of employers and the University of Florida community.
Contact Information
Search Committee Chair
CRCjobs@crc.ufl.edu
POSTED:
7/11/2008
Director of Fellowship Communication
Undergraduate
Studies
Georgia Institute of Technology
Close Date: open until filled
Position
Description
Georgia
Institute of Technology invites applications for the Director
of Fellowship Communication Program. This position oversees the
recruitment and advisement of students on prestigious fellowships
and scholarships. This position is part of the Office of the Vice
Provost for Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in Academic Affairs.
This is a full-time position that reports to the Director for
Undergraduate Studies. Program Overview: The Director of Fellowship
Communication oversees all aspects of the Fellowship Communication
Program. The Fellowship Communication Program assists student
applicants for prestigious scholarships and fellowships such as
Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge, Churchill, Fulbright, Mitchell,
Soros, Jack Kent Cooke, Udall, Goldwater, and others. The Fellowship
Program is designed to help Georgia Tech students determine scholarships
for which they qualify, advise them about opportunities, and help
them learn how to prepare for future applications. The Director
and Associate Director provide feedback to Georgia Tech students
about their writing for nationally competitive scholarship applications.
Duties
Primary responsibilities of the Director:
• Supervise program staff (Associate Director, Graduate Student
Assistant).
•
Work with College Deans to involve faculty and staff in promoting
applications for nationally competitive awards.
• Identify and mentor students (both undergraduate and graduate)
with potential to compete for distinguished fellowships.
•
Advise students about courses and extracurricular activities that
will enhance their applications.
•
Coach students as they prepare essays for application packages.
•
Work with faculty to run mock interviews to groom candidates for
fellowship interviews.
• Write nomination letters as needed.
• Monitor the regulations governing scholarship and fellowship
programs, including deadlines and application materials.
•
Develop and present information sessions about competitive fellowship
awards.
• Oversee student recognition events.
• Monitor the program budget and prepare an annual report.
Required
Qualifications
A
Ph.D. is required. The successful candidate must possess excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well
independently, and skills to collaborate effectively with students,
faculty, administrators, alumni, agencies, and parents. Discretion,
excellent organizational ability, and attention to detail are
essential.
Preferred
Qualifications
A
minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a relevant area of
academic advising and/or administration, and knowledge of competitive
award programs is desired.
Application
Process
To apply, please e-mail your CV, a cover letter, and the names
and contact information for three references to Natasha Lawson
Assistant to the Director of Undergraduate Studies natasha.lawson@provost.gatech.edu
Institutional
Information
The
Institution: From its beginnings more than a century ago, the
Georgia Institute of Technology has established a tradition of
excellence in technological research and education. Georgia Tech
is one of the world’s premier technology-oriented universities
and has a superb faculty of world-class teachers, researchers,
and consultants. The Institute is well known for its high academic
standards and stands among the top ranks of U.S. research universities
with a clear vision for technological education to lead into the
next century. The environment is fast-paced, the culture is one
that rewards entrepreneurship and innovation, and the scholarship
is outstanding. Visit www.gatech.edu
.
Contact
Information
Natasha Lawson Assistant to the Director of Undergraduate Studies
natasha.lawson@provost.gatech.edu
POSTED:
7/8/2008
Counselor Student 1
Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Close
Date: Until Filled
Position
Description
Under
general supervision, the advisor will provide academic counseling
to students with regard to such matters as course selection and
prerequisites, career planning, and cultural adjustments. The
advisor will also refer students to appropriate agencies and/or
offices as needed and serve and provide other counseling services
as needed.
Duties
Specific
duties of the job include:
•
Provide personal counseling, information and guidance concerning
selection of major, prerequisites, degree requirements and career
opportunities.
• Provide assistance in the development and implementation of
orientation, recruitment and marketing programs
•
Assist in developing strategies for addressing student needs;
including coordinating and planning various workshops and seminars
design to enhance student success.
•
Serve as a liaison with internal and external organization
Required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in counseling in a field related to the type
of counseling provided. One year of counseling or related experience
required. Ability to maintain accurate student information and
adhere to strict confidentiality standards
Preferred
Qualifications
A successful applicant will have excellent written and oral communications
skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Application
Process
Apply on line at http://main.uab.edu/
and then follow the employment link.
Institutional
Information
For more information about UAB and the Biology Department go to
http://main.uab.edu/
Contact Information
All application materials are through the website.
POSTED:
7/7/2008
Undergraduate Academic Adviser - Atlanta
Academic Advising
Savannah College of Art & Design
Position
Description
SCAD-Atlanta seeks an undergraduate academic adviser to guide
students through the ongoing process of choosing and understanding
a course of study, developing personal and academic goals,and
preparing a plan to achieve those goals. Advisers serve as a primary
contact for students, and as a referral to their services on campus.
Required
Qualifications
Master's
degree required, with a background in counseling or education.
Because of the intensive interaction inherent in this position,
strong people-skills are a necessity. Advisers should be able
to work well one-on-one and in a group setting.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please visit www.scadjobs.com
or www.scadjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51322
.
Institutional
Information
"Hottest
for Studying Art" - Kaplan/Newsweek, America's 25 Hottest Colleges
Around the world, our exhibitions, film festivals, design competitions,
students and faculty are getting noticed - receiving awards and
recognition and defining standards. The Savannah College of Art
and Design has become known as an international leader in arts
education. SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution
with locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and Lacoste, France,
and online. There are so many great reasons to attend, we can't
cover them all here. Browse our Web site, but you really should
come and visit us. Here are just a few things you will find out
when you do: Established in 1733, Savannah is legendary with pirates,
haunts, ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss, and Southern hospitality.
It is also one of the South's most global and culturally diverse
cities. An ideal muse to the artistic sensibility. The SCAD-Atlanta
location has its own unique urban personality and character. Fortune
magazine ranks the city as third among "Top Cities with the Most
Fortune 500 Headquarters." Students there are able to take particular
advantage of internship availabilities, cultural happenings and
community partnership opportunities.
POSTED:
6/18/2008
Academic Advisor & Career Coach (Requisition #0705762)
School of Business
University
of Florida
Close
Date: Open Until Filled
Position
Description
Counsels with students and parents (when necessary) to provide
academic and general information to current and prospective undergraduate
Business students interested in BSBA or BABA degrees or minors
offered by the College. This includes areas of course schedules,
tracking, probation, career coaching, study abroad, and the petitions
process. Will work with students daily during advising appointments,
walk-in advising and e-mail advising.
Duties
All Academic Advisors in the office do the following duties as
a team:
•Assist with new student programs, namely, Preview and Transfer
Preview. Occasionally held on weekends.
•Attend UF Admissions recruiting functions as the College’s representative.
Occasionally held on evenings or weekends.
•Provide
assistance in College activities such as Drop/Add, Advance Registration,
Registration, admission activities, Grades day or any other activity
which makes for a smooth running office.
•Teach Warrington Welcome courses for first year UF, College of
Business students.
•Represent the College and Director in various university committees
and meetings when needed.
•Ensure documentation on the undergraduate business programs,
including the BSBA & BABA degrees and college minors are accurate.
This includes the UF Undergraduate Catalog, degree audits, office
handouts and office website.
•Responsible for the coordination of Termly Processes – reports
include; hours discrepancy, degree certification, minor certification,
Dean’s List, Probation, Tracking, etc.
•Act as Advisor for business student organizations. Attend meetings
which may be held ion evenings.
•Identify those students whose academic or extracurricular activities
make them eligible for College, University, or national scholarships,
awards, honors and recognition.
•Act as a liaison with other colleges/departments, the counseling
center, student government, or outside agencies to provide academic
and career advice and to assist in providing for the students’
overall well being.
•Review SASS audits for students and make necessary adjustments
and/or corrections regarding substituted courses, requirement
waivers, courses included in grade point average, and catalog
year. In addition, make the necessary changes when there are curricular
changes to the degree programs.
•Travel with the University’s Articulation Officer to community
colleges as directed by Director.
Required
Qualifications
Master's
degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years full-time
work experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area
of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge
of the student records system is recommended. A successful candidate
will have excellent written and oral communication skills and
the ability to work in a team environment.
Application Process
Apply
online at https://jobs.ufl.edu/
. The requisition number is 0705762.
Institutional
Information
University
of Florida
Additional
Information
Starting
salary range is $37,000 to $42,000; commensurate with experience.
Initial review of applications will begin 6/25.
Contact Information
Search
Committee Chair: Erica L. Byrnes, Associate Director of Academic
Advising & Career Coaching. Please submit all applications
through the jobs.ufl website.
POSTED:
6/6/2008
Academic Associate I - Advisor
First Year Advising Center Institution
Kennesaw
State University
Close
Date: Open until filled
Position
Description
This academic advisor will work directly with students who are
on probation and who have been identified as at risk by the academic
early warning system. the candidate will provide academic advising,
arrange for tutoring, develop and implement study groups, assist
with monitoring and developing early warning strategies, advise
first and second year students and be a member of the mentoring
teams in collaboration with University College.
Duties
One on one and group advising, class/workshop presentations, serve
on campus committees, etc.
Required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience.
Preferred
Qualifications
Bachelors's
degree and two years related work experience is preferred.
Application
Process
Go
to: http://jobs.kennesaw.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52647
Institutional
Information
Public,
4 year, 20,000+ students, University System of Georgia
POSTED:
6/2/2008
ACADEMIC ADVISOR I
NOVA
SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC
ADVISOR I - Nova Southeastern University, a large, not-for-profit
university in southeast Florida, is seeking a motivated, committed,
and effective academic advisor for the School of Business. The
academic advisor will work with both graduate and undergraduate
student populations in a fast-paced environment located in Miami
(Kendall), Florida. Successful candidates must demonstrate the
ability to establish effective relationships with students, solve
problems, communicate effectively orally and in writing, think
proactively, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records. Bachelor’s
degree and a minimum of 6 months experience in higher education,
education, counseling, or related field required. Experience in
academic advising along with a demonstrated commitment to higher
education preferred. Salary 35k.
Please
apply online at: www.nsujobs.com
to position #995343.
NSU offers
outstanding benefits including tuition waiver. AA/EOE Duties To
establish effective relationships with students, solve problems,
communicate effectively orally and in writing, think proactively,
meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
Required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree and a minimum of 6 months experience in higher education,
education, counseling, or related field required.
Preferred
Qualifications
Experience
in academic advising along with a demonstrated commitment to higher
education preferred.
Application
Process
Apply
online at www.nsujobs.com
to position #995343
POSTED:
5/16/2008
Departmental
Advisor and Instructor
Kinesiology & Health
Miami University
Position Description
Teach a wide range of 100-level courses, advise undergraduates,
especially pre-majors for Kinesiology & Health; deal with
scheduling; use Native Banner and BannerWeb for course and record
retrieval.
Requirements:
MS
in Kinesiology and Health or cognate area; teaching and advising
experience, scheduling, familiarity with BannerWeb abd Native
Banner. Desire: Excellent teaching, flexibility, and organizational
skills; extensive knowledge of departmental requirements, Miami
Plan and University scheduling.
Send
letter of application, resume, and three letters of reference
to
Brian
Phillips
106
Phillips Hall.
Contact
phone number is (513) 529-6012.
Screening
of applications begins May 2, 2008 and will continue until the
position is filled. Miami University ia an EOE/AA employer. For
information regarding campus crime and safety, visit http://www.muohio.edu/righttoknow.
Hard copy upon request.
POSTED:
5/13/2008
Academic
Advisor III
College of Veterinary Medicine
University
of Georgia
Close Date: Open until filled
Position
Description
This position
is responsible for advising and registering DVM students and maintaining
academic surveillance on each DVM student.
Duties
Advises
approximately 385 DVM students in planning their program of study.
Responsible for maintaining academic surveillance on each DVM
student, and alerting the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
of problems and assisting those with academic difficulties.
Informs
students of academic requirements in their area of emphasis and
works with faculty to assure selection of appropriate courses
for specific areas of emphasis. Responsible for scheduling senior
clinical rotations and also clears seniors for graduation.
Registers
DVM students and serves as liaison with the Registrar's Office.
Required
Qualifications
Completion
of a bachelor's degree and five years appropriate experience;
or master's degree and two years of appropriate experience; or
seven years of progressively responsible experience; or any equivalent
combination of experience and/or education from which comparable
knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
Preferred
Qualifications
Prior experience
working in Student Affairs Application_process
Please apply
on line at:
http://www.hr.uga.edu/recruitment/employment/Employment.html
Posting
number: 20080663
Institutional
Information
The College
of Veterinary Medicine is a leader in regional, national and international
areas of teaching, research, and service.
Located
at the University of Georgia, America's oldest state-chartered
university, the College of Veterinary Medicine plays an important
role in the University's educational and service missions through
the acquisition, application, and dissemination of scientific
advances that help diagnose, and treat disease and maintain the
health of animals and humans.
Its Poultry
Diagnostic and Research Center, Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital,
and Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study are, among
others, the best in the nation and some are the best in the world.
Additional
Information
The salary
range for this position is: $28,858 - $54,351.
Contact
Information
Amy Thompson
amythom@uga.edu
POSTED:
5/12/2008
Director
Student Success Center/Upward Bound Program
University
of Central Florida
Close Date: Open until filled
Required
Qualifications
Master's
degree in education, counseling, student services, communications
or related field from an accredited institution. Minimum of five
years of responsible administrative experience with ability to
effectively manage a federal TRIO program or similar program for
disadvantaged and traditionally underrepresented youth.
Preferred
Qualifications
Doctoral
degree from an accredited institution. Appropriate relevant experience
in the areas of staff supervision, budget management, program
development and evaluation, reporting and compliance with federal
regulation. Ability to assess academic needs and evaluate students
in an academic setting. Experience in academic curriculum career
planning academic instructional and tutorial support services.
Experience in staff supervision, training, and organizational
management. Experience working with high school and college level
students. Knowledge of academic, economic, social, first generation
and cultural needs of disadvantaged youth.
Application
Process
Send cover
letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to:
Ms. Debra
Urban
University
of Central Florida
P.O. Box
161910
Orlando,
FL 32816-1910
Institutional
Information
The University
of Central Florida is an equal opportunity, equal access, and
affirmative action employer.
Additional
Information
Salary $50,000.00
POSTED:
5/6/2008
ACADEMIC
ADVISOR I
Nova Southeastern University
Close Date: Open until filled
Position
Description
ACADEMIC
ADVISOR I
Nova
Southeastern University, a large, not-for-profit university in
southeast Florida, is seeking several motivated, committed, and
effective academic advisors for the School of Business. Academic
advisors will work with either a graduate or undergraduate student
population in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates
must demonstrate the ability to establish effective relationships
with students, solve problems, communicate effectively orally
and in writing, think proactively, meet deadlines, and maintain
accurate records. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 months
experience in higher education, education, counseling, or related
field required. Experience in academic advising along with a demonstrated
commitment to higher education preferred. Salary 35k. Nova Southeastern
University offers outstanding benefits including tuition waiver.
Please apply online at: www.nsujobs.com
to position #995342.
Nova
Southeastern University is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action
Employer.
POSTED:
5/5/2008
Coordinator
of Career Services
Student Academic Services
Spring
Hill College
Close Date: Open
until filled
Position
Description
responsible
for comprehensive career services at small, Jesuit, liberal arts
college in the sunny south. Career services is a part of Student
Academic Services housed uniquely in Academic Affairs. Direct
student contact assisting with career decision-making/exploration,
internships, and senior transitional services. Office is well
established but always room for creativity.
Duties
-maintains
NACElink program
-conducts
workshops, presentations on all aspects of career exploration
and teaches degree credit intership course to upper-classmen -collaborates
with campus and external constituencies for internships and employment
opportunites for upper-classmen
Required
Qualifications
Master's
degree in College Student Personnel or equivalent; five years
experience in serving undergraduates in a career services capacity
or equivalent.
Preferred
Qualifications
education,
experience and/or desire to work with liberal arts graduates
Application_process
send
(email, or fax, resume with names and phone numbers of 3 references
(one being immediate supervisor) to Patricia Davis, Director Human
Resources and Management, Spring Hill college at 251-460-2177
or email pdavis@shc.edu
Institutional
Information
check
out at www.shc.edu
after
5/5/2008 check out www.shc.edu/employment
for job description
Additional
Information
review
of resumes begins June 1, 2008; position open until filled; ideal
start would be August,2008
Contact
Information
Ms.
Patricia Davis
Director,
Human Resources and Management 4000 Dauphin Street Mobile, Al
36608 fax 251-460-2177 pdavis@shc.edu
