Job Description

Job Title: Academic Advisor

Department: Academic Success Center

Reports To: Director of the Academic Success Center

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Salary: $39,000 plus benefits (OTRS employer and employee portions paid for by ECU and $792 monthly defined benefit applied to health insurance)

The Academic Advisor is located in the Academic Success Center and is responsible for reviewing transfer work, providing academic advice, and assisting incoming students with enrollment for the current semester. Academic Success Center advisors are required to maintain an understanding of ECU General Education courses, degree programs and policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enroll students in classes and meet with students to offer academic support

• Create advising files for each student assigned

• Work with other ECU departments (athletics, band, Honors, etc.,) to ensure smooth enrollment processes and promote department services

• Occasionally proctor exams and routinely review exam scores with students

• Contribute to department work (such as faculty advisor training and retention alerts)

• Occasional evenings and weekends required for enrollment events

QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with Microsoft Office, computer literacy, organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, high level of attention to detail.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Experience working with students preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TO APPLY:Applications should consist of (1) a detailed cover letter addressing the expectations of the position; (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information and a notation describing the work relationship with each; (4) unofficial transcripts from all degrees; and (5) a completed   . (Official transcripts are required upon hiring.)

Applications should be sent electronically to Employment Services at es@ecok.edu. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about ECU, visit our website at http://www.ecok.edu.

***Please do not include a full Social Security Number on documents. Please provide only the last four (4) digits. We may never receive your information if a full Social Security Number is listed on any document. Our email system will reject emails if it detects a full Social Security Number, therefore Employment Services will not receive your information. ***

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Admin. 160, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.

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