Academic Advisor, College of Nursing

East Carolina University

Academic Advisor, College of Nursing
Vacancy #: 000820
Recruitment Range:  https://lgbtcampus.mcjobboard.net/jobs/87413
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Organizational Unit Overview

The mission of the college is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship and practice. The Office of Student Services is part of the College of Nursing in the Health Science Division. Student Services is responsible for the oversight of recruitment, admission, advisement of intended and declared nursing majors, registration, clinical compliance and graduation services in the college. This office serves approximately 1500 intended majors, 650 declared undergraduate majors, 650 graduate students and 30 doctoral students as well as numerous prospective students.

Job Duties

The ECU, College of Nursing continuously strives to create a learning environment and workplace culture that provides opportunity, support, and consideration for all students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.

The ECU, College of Nursing is seeking a full-time, Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will serve as a member of the academic advising team. The Academic Advisor works in partnership with undergraduate degree program directors and faculty to ensure that students stay on course with professional requirements throughout their program of study. The Advisor participates in professional development opportunities, teaches freshman seminar, and serves on university committees. The Advisor participates in university events and recruitment activities such as Open House and new student orientations. The Advisor is also responsible for recommending and implementing new and improved programs and systems to improve student retention and persistence to graduation.

The academic advisor duties and responsibilities of this position will include the following:

75% Provide academic advising and application assistance to undergraduate students pursing a degree in nursing.
10% Participate in recruitment efforts that include but are not limited to: programming; presentations, and unofficial transcript evaluations.
10% Perform other duties as assigned (i.e., committees, professional development, graduation, etc.).
5% Teach COAD 1000.
Minimum Education/Experience

This position requires a master’s degree received from an appropriately accredited institution and conferred by the time of hire. Teaching, advising, and/or counseling experience in higher education is essential for this position.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Knowledge of college student development; and strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and customer-service skills. Should have strong computer skills and should enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Official transcripts and two to three original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Applications will be considered until position is filled. Please submit an online ECU application for vacancy # 000820 to ECU Human Resources at http://jobs.ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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