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EEO Statement Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Faculty Rank or Job Title Academic Advisor - Lake Campus, Celina, OH Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt) Department Lake Campus Student Services EEO number: 24P217 Position FTE 100% Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate $40,000 Salary Band: UC S03 Job Summary/Basic Function: Provide comprehensive proactive academic advising that facilitates student academic success, retention, and timely movement to degree while assisting students with adjustments and decisions about fields of study, curricular and course selections, career opportunities, and academic and administrative procedures, policies and services.

Utilize outreach strategies to enhance advisor/student communications, motivation and relationship building. Monitor student academic progress through a variety of technical systems and implements high impact proactive advising techniques and intervention/referral strategies that promote student growth and success. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree by date of employment and have experience in collegiate advising, academic counseling, or collegiate administration (internships and practicum are acceptable experience). Preferred Qualifications Experience with university computer systems or similar computer technologies, i.e. BANNER Admin, DARS, EAB-SSC Campus. Experience working with diverse student populations; experience working collaboratively with large groups. Essential Functions and percent of time: Provide proactive academic advising that facilitates student academic success, retention, and timely movement to degree. Advise students individually and in groups about program curricula and degree requirements, academic placement test results, selection of major, major entrance requirements, etc. that facilitates course registration. Clarify academic and administrative policies and procedures; assist students with understanding options and potential academic consequences; guide students through decision-making processes. Apprise students of academic standing and academic requirements. Approve continuing students to register. 35%

Monitor student academic progress through a variety of technical systems (including Banner Student Information System, Degree Audit Reports (DARS), and Raider Academic Progress System early alert system (RAPS)) and utilize these systems to implement high impact proactive advising techniques and intervention/referral strategies that promote student growth and success. Assess applicability of transfer credit to degree requirements and core coursework; update DARS data for students including transfer course exceptions. Understand placement test policies. Update and maintain student records; write student letters of recommendation for employers, scholarships, and awards. 25%

Meet with students on academic probation to assist in the development of academic success plan. Advise and facilitate academic success interventions as well as personal development strategies. Initiate appropriate referrals for students to university academic departments, faculty, student affairs units and campus support services. 15%

Develop and present new student orientation information sessions for students and parents. Consult with students, parents and family members at University new student open houses, recruitment fairs, and College Credit Plus Information Sessions. 10%

Regular attendance at departmental and administrative meetings; collaborate with Dayton Campus Colleges. Stay up-to-date on curricular changes in all undergraduate programs of study. Participate in professional development by attending training workshops, professional conferences, and educational opportunities with a focus on increasing knowledge and skills in academic success, retention, and high impact advising practices. Serve on Student Success committees; act as unit representative to various university committees; serve as liaison to academic departments, academic affairs units, and/or student affairs departments. 10%

Advise the Administration of course enrollments needs, such as seat numbers, section numbers and sequences, based on observations and data needed by the advisee populations. Work with program faculty and Associate Dean to ensure curriculum plans are being met. 5% Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions Climate controlled office environment. This position is located at Lake Campus, Celina, OH. May include evening and/or weekend hours.

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 05/09/2024 First Consideration Date: 05/17/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

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