Academic Advisor - Engineering - Kansas Employer
Wichita, KS
About the Job
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13052837
University Overview
Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and
entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the
local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where
collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and
entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion
and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and
worldthis is the place where you belong.
Position Specific Responsibilities
We are hiring multiple advising positions in the College of Engineering
to help serve our growing undergraduate students that are innovators of
tomorrow on their mission to become the best engineers. The main focus
will be to provide comprehensive student success services to engineering
students in efforts to support them persisting towards graduation goals.
Therewill also be a specialty focus.
The area of specialty focus could pertain to the following &
determination of which will be based on best fit of the candidate.
1. 1. Graduation- Assist in coordination of graduation activities,
obtaining volunteers leading up to & after the date. Will assess
degree applications & criteria being met for engineering plus or
providing shortfalls if the case.
2. Transfer- Manage the scheduled review of articulation agreements
with other educational institutions & verification of the
expedited path related to inquiries. Provide dual advisement to
students at other educational institutions about education path
& how to maintain the achievability.
3. Outreach & Data- Utilize database to provide or create targeted
campaigns/messaging, informing students of needed resources or
follow up. Assist the rest of the advising team on information
pertinent to their appointments/students goals &/or needs.
To be successful in this space & with this population, you need to be
driven, organized, and willing to be part of a small team that
facilitates aspects tied to a much larger team. Having your eye on the
prize should boil down to student success & willing to backup your team
in terms of learning, duties & appointments to jump in as needed. You
have a direct impact on the trajectory of recruiting for the Engineering
College & the success of students within.
With all that being indicated, we want to meet with the dedicated few
that will see this but also see themselves as a longer fixture within
our hard-working team; apply to tell us how you fit that!
Summary of Responsibilities
Advises students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic
and career goals in order to assist students in making personal
education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. Interprets
student needs and provides individualized service and assistance while
maintaining confidentiality.
Essential Functions
Provides students with information on how to complete their college
degree and refers students to appropriate campus and community services
and resources when needed.
Serves as a resource person to faculty and others with regard to
academic advising policies and procedures. May review and optimize
procedures as needed.
May assist in the development of and participates in recruitment and
retention activities related to the student population such as
monitoring educational progress and/or providing application or other
assistance. May maintain confidential student records and personal
information.
May conduct or participate in seminars, workshops or orientation
sessions for students on academic, career and personal success
strategies and other group activities.
Commitment
Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in
Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state
universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and
promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity,
gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital
status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation,
pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a
veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be
a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our
organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university
in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students
with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied
research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in
Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of
inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.
Minimum Education
Bachelors degree in related field by hire date.
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13052837
University Overview
Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and
entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the
local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where
collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and
entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion
and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and
worldthis is the place where you belong.
Position Specific Responsibilities
We are hiring multiple advising positions in the College of Engineering
to help serve our growing undergraduate students that are innovators of
tomorrow on their mission to become the best engineers. The main focus
will be to provide comprehensive student success services to engineering
students in efforts to support them persisting towards graduation goals.
Therewill also be a specialty focus.
The area of specialty focus could pertain to the following &
determination of which will be based on best fit of the candidate.
1. 1. Graduation- Assist in coordination of graduation activities,
obtaining volunteers leading up to & after the date. Will assess
degree applications & criteria being met for engineering plus or
providing shortfalls if the case.
2. Transfer- Manage the scheduled review of articulation agreements
with other educational institutions & verification of the
expedited path related to inquiries. Provide dual advisement to
students at other educational institutions about education path
& how to maintain the achievability.
3. Outreach & Data- Utilize database to provide or create targeted
campaigns/messaging, informing students of needed resources or
follow up. Assist the rest of the advising team on information
pertinent to their appointments/students goals &/or needs.
To be successful in this space & with this population, you need to be
driven, organized, and willing to be part of a small team that
facilitates aspects tied to a much larger team. Having your eye on the
prize should boil down to student success & willing to backup your team
in terms of learning, duties & appointments to jump in as needed. You
have a direct impact on the trajectory of recruiting for the Engineering
College & the success of students within.
With all that being indicated, we want to meet with the dedicated few
that will see this but also see themselves as a longer fixture within
our hard-working team; apply to tell us how you fit that!
Summary of Responsibilities
Advises students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic
and career goals in order to assist students in making personal
education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. Interprets
student needs and provides individualized service and assistance while
maintaining confidentiality.
Essential Functions
Provides students with information on how to complete their college
degree and refers students to appropriate campus and community services
and resources when needed.
Serves as a resource person to faculty and others with regard to
academic advising policies and procedures. May review and optimize
procedures as needed.
May assist in the development of and participates in recruitment and
retention activities related to the student population such as
monitoring educational progress and/or providing application or other
assistance. May maintain confidential student records and personal
information.
May conduct or participate in seminars, workshops or orientation
sessions for students on academic, career and personal success
strategies and other group activities.
Commitment
Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in
Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state
universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and
promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity,
gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital
status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation,
pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a
veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be
a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our
organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university
in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students
with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied
research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in
Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of
inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.
Minimum Education
Bachelors degree in related field by hire date.
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