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Salary: $43,000.00 - $54,700.00 Annually Location : Normal Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202300561 Department: Freshman Academy Opening Date: 03/27/2025 Description Summary: Under the general supervision provides advising to assist students in the transition to college life. Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as Advisor/Mentor to students from entry to the university until they earn and/or transfer enough hours to total 31 or more. Conduct pre-registration advising sessions for new freshmen students. Teach the First Year Experience, ORI 101 course in the fall and spring terms. Tracks student participation in ORI 101 and 102 courses, and reports of advising activities. Maintain a cooperative and collaborative relationship with academic departments and all student affairs components responsible for student services. Meet with students periodically to discuss areas of difficulty and progress. Monitor students' academic progress weekly using Banner, Blackboard, Navigate, Degree Works and other modes of communication and Student Success Management System. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all students assigned to individual advisor. Assist students with the completion of school related academic documents, for example, drop/add, change of major, transient and visiting student forms, etc. Develop and present workshops on advising related issues. Engage in research and follow-up activities to evaluate the advising component. Provide guidance in career exploration for undecided majors. Attends professional development to remain abreast of trends and new approaches to advising. Serve on University committees as assigned. Performs other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. Typical Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.): Bachelor's degree. One or more years of successful advising/counseling and/or teaching experience. Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Computer literacy in use of Microsoft Office Suite, Banner, Blackboard, Zoom, Navigate, etc. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to work with students, faculty and staff while maintaining a professional demeanor Ability to execute the ORI 101and 102 course curriculums as outlined by the syllabus Ability to administer, interpret and provide additional insights in the use of various advising, career and assessments Ability to work under possible adverse circumstances We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree? Yes No 02 Do you have one or more years of successful advising/counseling and/or teaching experience? Yes No Required Question Alabama A&M University

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