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Academic Advisor
The Academic Advisor assists students in their growth and development by constructing meaningful educational plans compatible with their life goals. It is a continuous and consistent process that is built upon the basis of frequent, accumulated personal contacts between advisor and advisee. The Academic Advisor is responsible for assessing and counseling individuals and providing individual/group education and vocational guidance services. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
One year of experience as a college/university academic advisor or related area, such as Education and Counseling;
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- advising students on a one-on-one basis in a specific College discipline,
- maintaining current information regarding all students’ advisement,
- establishing rapport with advisees and faculty in their College, development of knowledge related to all degree programs offered in the College,
- maintaining regular contact with advisees via telephone and e-mail
- monitoring and facilitating academic progress through ongoing collaboration with faculty and student
- assisting students with personal goal setting, time management, study skills, and other academic success factors
- ensuring that advisees know about and utilize university resources such as tutoring centers, the University Counseling Center, Disability Support Services, etc.
- explaining institutional policies and procedures, including the use of technology in communication, academics, advising, and registration to students
- facilitating exploration of possible majors
- move students toward a major declaration
- advising incoming freshmen during summer orientation and registration
- assist with Welcome Week and other academic orientations
- coordinate or assist with advising functions and research projects related to undeclared and other majors
- other duties as assigned by the Director of Advising and the Provost Office, as they relate to advisement and retention.
Positive attitude and willingness to help students be successful!
- Skill in delivering public presentations.
- Skill in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to defuse an emotional or tense situation and offer viable solutions.
- Ability to work with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to help students be successful
- Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
- Ability to make sound judgments.
- Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
- Civility in all interactions.
- Demonstrate effective follow-up.
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education, counseling, or higher education, or a related field.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
The formal education equivalent of a master’s degree in education, counseling, or counselor education, plus several years of experience in counseling or a related field.
University, Campus, and Community Description
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Desired start date 06/16/2026
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
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This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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