College of Extended Learning ~ Broken Arrow Campus
JOB
SUMMARY
This is an advanced, second level advisor position that provides academic advising services to
Northeastern
State University students and is responsible for coordinating academic advising activities
within the designated
College.
MAJOR DUTIES
Provides students with registration and academic program information;
communicates general policy information and available services to declared students.
Participates in and leads professional development
and training activities for Academic Advisors.
Responsible for communication and collaboration within the designated College and the
greater Academic Advising community.
Create and provide reports to the Executive Director of University Advising.
Assists students
with course registration and other university processes.
Ensures that students are familiar with the university catalog and other
relevant advisement information and tools.
Collaborates with NSU department chairs and associate deans to maintain Plans
of Study and Course Sequence materials.
Reviews and updates student information in the BANNER system as
appropriate.
Assists with the transfer credit evaluation process.
Serves as liaison to instructional departments; facilitates
student referrals to appropriate faculty advisor.
Monitors student academic progression to ensure student retention standards are
met.
Attends and assists with regular departmental and University Advising Center training sessions and other professional development
activities.
Coordinates intrusive advising appointments with students.
Provides input and assists in formulation of University
advisement policy and procedures, and represents advising interests and concerns on various University committees as needed.
Represents
the College at assigned recruitment events and meetings.
Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE
POSITION
Knowledge of admission to the university and its academic programs, registration and degree
program
requirements.
Knowledge of academic standards governing the student population.
Knowledge of student recruitment and retention
principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs, including the BANNER system.
Skill in decision
making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Demonstrates the ability to meet
professional competency outcomes.
Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY
CONTROLS
The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for
compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final
results.
GUIDELINES
Operational guidelines for the position include the University Catalog,
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements, ORSHE requirements, and NACADA
best practices. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in
application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of varied academic
advising duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to provide academic
advising to undergraduate university students.
Success in this position contributes to the success of university
students.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel,
undergraduate students, faculty, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange
information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk table or while intermittently sitting, standing or
stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY
AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position may have direct supervision over assigned
personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the
completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to an occupational field represented by a discipline within the College.
One
year professional experience in a similar position or one year advising apprenticeship/internship at the college level.
Possession of or
ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment
operated.
Successfully completed an extensive training and evaluation program.
Demonstrated a high level of professional standards and
proficiencies as established by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
Must be capable of maintaining
regular attendance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Annual salary $38,112.00 with excellent
benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 10/01/2025
Applications accepted until: 09/26/2025
Note: Posting
will close to applicants at 11:59 pm, CST, on the date above.
Notice to Applicants
Applicants must be currently
authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
At the end of the application process, create your Candidate profile.
It
is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original Social Security card during the hiring
process. Failure to provide an original Social Security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
An
application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.
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