Academic Advisor
Murray State University

Job Info

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Posting Number:

20250033NE

Job Title:

Academic Advisor

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Madisonville, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Exempt (Monthly)

Department:

Adult and Regional Education

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Academic Advisor provides assistance with daily operations at the regional campus, recruits prospective students, assists students with admissions and enrollment processes, and serves in an academic advisory role.

• Serve as an academic advisor for prospective students to provide quality academic advising services, as well as accurate degree program curriculum planning.
• Serve as an academic advisor for students enrolled in the Integrated Studies program and all other regional campus and distance learning programs to provide quality advising and academic services.
• Implement and/or assist with various recruitment campaigns.
• Collaborate with the local community college partner staff to recruit and provide a seamless transition for new transfer students.
• Attend recruitment events and activities to promote enrollment growth.
• Assist students with admissions, enrollment, financial aid, scholarship information, provide guidance to students regarding other university related issues.
• Assist with maintaining social media posts for the regional campus.
• Assist with regional campus student organization activities.
• Assist with day-to-day operations.
• Assist with videoconferencing classroom activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Experience working with the public.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Effective communication skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience in and understanding of academic advising or mentoring students is preferred.

Posting Date:

10/29/2024

Closing Date:

11/12/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$33,736 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

106

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