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POSTED:
8/06/2008
Admission Counselor & Enrollment Advisor for Professional
Studies
Enrollment
Northwest Christian University (Eugene, OR)
Close Date: August 22, 2008
Position
Description
Under
the direction of the Executive Director of Enrollment Services,
the Admission Counselor & Enrollment Advisor for Professional
Studies will be responsible for providing information regarding
the University to Professional Studies (evening-adult) students
and prospective students; oversee advising process for current
students, review applications, follow up with students, select
qualified applicants, and make recommendations regarding Professional
Studies Program admissions to the Executive Director as appropriate.
Duties
• Read
and evaluate applications; assure applicant credentials meet
qualifications for admission; select qualified applicants and
make recommendations regarding admissions to the Executive Director.
• Meet
with prospective students individually; respond to questions
or concerns of students; follow up with students as needed.
• Make,
receive and respond to various telephone calls; respond to inquiries
regarding registration, financial aid, admissions process and
related matters.
• Coordinate
and conduct campus visits.
• Liaise
with the Assistant Director of Admission for Graduate &
Professional Studies, Director of Financial Aid, and Registrar
to ensure effective communication and efficiency in procedures.
• Provide
academic advising for PSP undergraduate students, schedule changes,
adding courses, leave of absences and withdrawals, and tutoring.
• Process
student withdrawals for non-attendance.
• Assist
with orientation, including preparing paperwork and forms for
students and conducting orientations.
• Review
weekly attendance and counsel students not attending class.
• Operate
a computer, copier, fax and other office equipment as assigned.
• Prepare
and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities.
• Participate
in the development of publicity materials including letters,
brochures and fliers.
• Train
and provide work direction to assigned student staff.
Required
Qualifications
Any
combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s Degree and some experience
in an admissions office or in a university/college setting.
Application
Process
For
consideration, please submit the following materials: Cover
letter addressing their skills, experience, knowledge; Resume;
Contact Information for three references; and a Statement of
Faith. Mail above materials to:
Michael
Fuller
Vice
President of Student Development & Enrollment
Northwest
Christian University
828
East 11th Avenue
Eugene,
OR 97401
Screening
for these positions will begin August 22nd.
Institutional
Information
Northwest
Christian University is a Christian, private, liberal-arts,
comprehensive university closely affiliated with the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Christian Churches/Churches
of Christ – approximately fifteen percent of students are from
these two church bodies. Northwest Christian University also
has an ecumenical interest and offers its resources to students
and congregations of many church traditions. These students
are affiliated with denominational and non-denominational groups,
such as Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Foursquare, Lutheran,
Nazarene, Episcopal, Assembly of God, Catholic, and Community
Churches. The University was founded in 1895 and is accredited
by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Located
in the city of Eugene, Oregon - population 145,000 (one hour
from the Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, ninety
minutes south of Portland). Northwest Christian University enrolls
an undergraduate and graduate student body of 500 students (120-150
residential). Northwest Christian University was most recently
ranked by U.S. News and World Report fifteenth overall among
forty comprehensive Colleges in the Western Region.
Additional
Information
Annual
Salary: Competitive Salary, Medical and Dental package, and
11% pension contribution Working Conditions
1. NCU
employees must have a maturing Christian Faith and be supporting
of NCU’s mission to develop competent, ethical leaders for service
in the workplace, community, Church and world.
2. The
position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and
diversity.
3. The
position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
4. The
employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality
at all times.
5. The
employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention
to detail and accuracy, project a positive and vibrant attitude
in assisting people, and have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality
with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students,
faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
6. The
employee must be able drive a vehicle and possess (or have the
ability to attain) an Oregon Drivers License.
7. Position
will require travel and varied working hours including evenings
and weekends.
Contact
Information
Michael
Fuller
Vice
President of Student Development & Enrollment
Northwest
Christian University
828 East
11th Avenue
Eugene,
OR 97401
POSTED:
7/22/2008
Student Advisor
Alberta
College of Art + Design
Close
Date: August 11, 2008
Position Description
Reporting
to the Associate Director of Student Experience, the Student
Advisor is responsible for academic and career advising for
students. The Student Advisor assists learners in making informed
decisions about their educational and career goals and advises
them about program requirements, course selection and related
professional information and opportunities. Working in collaboration
with other members of the Student Experience team and the Academic
Division, the Student Advisor is responsible for student communications
and monitors academic student progress and performance, inclusive
of attrition and retention analysis. The Student Advisor administers
the Mobility/Exchange Program, and collaborates on the administration
and development of the Artstream program.
Required
Qualifications
An undergraduate
degree, Master’s degree preferred, in a related discipline,
at least two years experience working with students and an understanding
of student development theory with experience in student development
programming is required. Post-secondary experience and a background
in art and design are highly desirable.
Application
Process
Applications
will be accepted until August 11, 2008. To apply, please submit
a cover letter and current résumé.
Alberta
College of Art + Design
1407
14th Avenue N.W.,
Calgary
AB Canada T2N 4R3
Fax:
(403) 284-6236
E-mail:
hr@acad.ca
Institutional
Information
Further
information about the college and this position is available
on our website at www.acad.ca .
The Alberta College of Art + Design is an equal opportunity
employer and welcomes expressions of interest from all qualified
applicants for consideration for this or other suitable vacancies.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest
please note that only applicants selected for an interview will
be contacted. In situations with several qualified candidates,
preference will normally be given to Canadian citizens and permanent
residents.
POSTED:
7/11/2008
Manager, Career Advising & Professional Development
University of Idaho
Close
Date: OUF
Position
Description
Manager,
Student Advising & Development
(Manager,
Career Advising & Professional Development)
Career
& Professional Planning
Open
for Recruitment: July 7, 2008 - Open until further notice
Announcement
#: 15472091150
Salary
Range: $42-46,000 Depending on experience
Full
or Part Time: Full Time
Location:
Moscow
Materials
Required:
-Online Application ( www.hr.uidaho.edu
)
-Letter of Qualification Resume
-Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Duties
ABOUT
THIS POSITION: The UI Career & Professional Planning office
is seeking an energetic and highly organized individual to join
our team of career service professionals. Reporting to the Director
of the Career and Professional Planning (CAPP) office, the Manager
for Career Advising and Professional Development is responsible
for all programs and services related to career advising and
professional development, including the advising of students
and alumni on career decision-making, job/internship searches,
and other career development topics; coordinating and presenting
class presentations and workshops related to career choice and
professional development; creating and teaching for-credit career
development courses; collaborating with faculty and student
service departments to increase career presentations to targeted
student populations; coordinating the alumni mentor program;
coordinating and administering career assessments in cooperation
with the Counseling Center; developing an assessment process
to collect and analyze data for the purpose of program improvement;
and overseeing the Teacher Placement File service. The Manager
will participate on the CAPP management team and will supervise
the career advising staff consisting of 1 staff member, 1-2
AmeriCorps Members, and 2-4 student interns.
Required
Qualifications
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:
· Bachelor’s
degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Counseling,
Business Education, Adult Education, Psychology, or related
field.
· 2-5
years experience in career services, student leadership development,
human resource development, recruitment, counseling/advising,
training, or other applicable field
· Excellent
written communication skills
· Experience
teaching adult learners and making formal and informal presentations
· Experience
advising students in individual and/or group settings
· Experience
with curriculum development and training
· Strong
organization and project management skills
· Experience
developing a process for assessment, collecting/analyzing data,
and preparing reports and recommendations
· Strong
computer skills
· Ability
to work collaboratively in a team environment
· Ability
to professionally represent the CAPP office
Preferred
Qualifications
ADDITIONAL
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
· Master’s
Degree in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Adult
Education, Business Education, Human Resources, or related field
· Professional
experience in career counseling, advising/mentoring, student
development, or career education
· Experience
administering and interpreting career assessments (i.e. DISCOVER,
MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory)
· Experience
managing, training, and supervising/mentoring staff and/or student
workers
· Past
participation in experiential learning activities such as internships,
co-ops, service projects, study abroad, national exchanges or
student leadership and activities
Application
Process
TO APPLY:
Complete your application on UI's Applicant Tracking System.
Submit all materials electronically including: a current resume,
contact information for 3 or more professional references, and
a letter of qualification specifically addressing your related
experiences and the minimum and desired qualifications listed
below. Review of applications will begin July 21, 2008 and will
continue until a pool of suitable applicants is identified.
Institutional
Information
ABOUT
THE CAPP OFFICE: Career and Professional Planning provides University
of Idaho students with services and activities that empower
them as they make critical life decisions and pursue career
success. We enhance classroom learning for students by providing
them with career assessment and education, experiential learning
activities, and access to future employers. Our areas of responsibility
include career advising and professional development, academic
service-learning, internships, career fairs and events, and
helping employers connect with students for internships and
career positions. Visit the CAPP website for more on what we
do, http://www.capp.uidaho.edu
.
Additional
Information
For
more information about this position, contact:
Suzi
Billington
Director
UI Career & Professional Planning
PO Box
442534
Moscow,
ID 83844-2534
Telephone:
208-885-6121
E-mail:
suzib@uidaho.edu
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POSTED:
6/24/2008
Director of Academic Advising and Support Services
Southern Oregon University
Close
Date: Open until filled
Position
Description
The Director
of Academic Advising and Support Services provides administrative
leadership, supervision, and budgetary management/oversight
for a number of integrated student support programs including
Academic Advising, the Success at Southern/TRIO Student Support
Services program, math placement and tutoring services, and
the Writing Center. The Director serves on the Student Affairs
Council, the Enrollment Services Leadership Team, the Enrollment
Planning Council, and other university committees as requested.
The Director is responsible for coordinating the development
of a University Learning Center that will support student academic
success and university retention and graduation goals. Functions
of the Learning Center will be developed and phased in over
the next 3-5 years.
Duties
Provides
vision, leadership and direction to Academic Advising and academic
support operations, working with faculty and staff to implement
effective programs, policies and procedures to increase student
success, retention and graduation rates. Evaluates the effectiveness
of programs in achieving these outcomes. Ensures the development,
implementation and evaluation of programs for students with
academic need, students admitted with provisional status, students
on academic probation, etc. Provides leadership and management
to all aspects of SOU academic advising services, including
development of summer registration programs for new students.
Plans and coordinates the development of a University Learning
Center that will support student academic success and university
retention and graduation goals. Coordinates advising for under-prepared
and probationary students, in conjunction with and support of
SOU's larger early-intervention efforts. Coordinates and promotes
student skills workshops designed to assist students in improving
their study skills and academic performance. Coordinates the
provision of academic advising training for faculty, with particular
emphasis on general education requirements.
Required
Qualifications
Master's
degree in Communications, Psychology, Student Personnel, or
related field and a minimum of five years of administrative
experience managing academic advising, student success and/or
student support programs. Excellent verbal and written communication
skills; experience working with students, faculty and staff
from diverse social and economic backgrounds. Demonstrated commitment
to supporting diversity within the educational environment.
Demonstrated strong organizational, supervisory and collaboration
skills.
Preferred
Qualifications
Demonstrated
knowledge of student development, developmental academic advising,
and best practices in student success and retention.
Application
Process
To apply,
candidates must complete the online application process at http://www.sou.edu/hrs/
Institutional
Information
Situated
in sunny Ashland, Southern Oregon University combines quality
education with a spectacular location. Surrounded by rugged
mountains, rivers, and lakes, the beautiful 175-acre campus
is home to 5,000 students from around the world. SOU, a four-year
university specializing in liberal arts, sciences, and select
graduate and professional programs, offers 100 areas of study,
including 37 majors in the schools of arts and letters, sciences,
social sciences, and business. Southern specializes in individual
attention offering small class sizes.
Additional
Information
Application
review will begin on July 7, 2008; position will remain open
until filled.
Contact
Information
For questions,
please contact: Peg L. Blake, Ph.D. Dean of Enrollment Management
Southern Oregon University blakep@sou.edu
541-552-6754
POSTED:
6/20/2008
Academic Advisor - Ellensburg campus (PT - 9 month)
Academic Advising
Central Washington University
Close Date: Screening begins 6/24/08
Position
Description
This position provides ongoing professional advising to all
students at the Ellensburg campus with a primary focus on freshmen
and undeclared students, provides support in organizing the
freshman advising and registration programs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Experience in academic advising within a
college setting. Excellent interpersonal, written, communications,
presentation, and listening skills. Demonstrated ability to
work with students, staff and faculty.
Preferred
Qualifications
Credential evaluation experience at a university or college.
Experience in teaching advising seminars and/or college survival
skills
courses. Basic WEB development skills.
Application Process
Apply online at: http://www.cwu.edu/~hr/jobs/
To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application
and attach:
- A letter of application clearly demonstrating how education
and
experience:
(a) meet the required qualifications,
and
(b) demonstrate ability to perform
the responsibilities as described;
- Resume; and
- Names and contact information for three references.
Institutional Information
Located in Ellensburg, Washington, Central Washington University
is one of six state-assisted, four-year institutions of higher
education in Washington. A regional comprehensive university,
CWU offers baccalaureate and graduate degrees in more than 100
academic programs to over 9,600 students.
Contact Information
Apply online at: http://www.cwu.edu/~hr/jobs/
Please refer to the
online posting of this position for contact information.
