Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications
Posting Number S0001657
Location Ferris State University - Grand Rapids
Number of Positions Available 1
FLSA Exempt
Part-time/Full-time Part-time
Position Type Part-Time
Summary of Position Provide academic advising, recruitment, retention support, admissions oversight and serve as the regional community college, business and industry liaison for programs in the School of Education at the Grand Rapids and Muskegon campuses. A majority of the time will be spent assisting students in the development of academic plans and class schedules, advising on academic program changes and meeting with prospective students and their families. Participate in recruitment efforts such as open houses, job fairs, community college classroom visits, recruitment tables, and other events as appropriate. Other duties include responding to inquiries regarding programs and maintaining communication with students and the School of Education.
Posting Date 08/18/2017
Initial Application Review Date 08/28/2017
Closing Date
Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Transcript 1 ( REQUIRED ): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor's degree in Education or in a content/related area.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Transcript 2 ( REQUIRED ): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Master's degree in Education.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Required Qualifications
Required Education Bachelor's degree in Education or in a content/related area.
Master's degree in Education.
Required Work Experience Two years demonstrated work experience working in a K-12 school setting or minimum two years demonstrated experience in higher education advising.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Demonstrated excellence working in a team environment with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Duties
Duties
Duties Provide year-round academic advising presence for prospective and current School of Education students: this includes setting regular advising dates and times at each of the locations and will require evening availability, advises students on equivalent community college courses, verifies completion of admission requirements for new applications, assists with student admission and registration, verifies consortium forms, and reviews graduation audit requirements.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Conduct education program development and recruits new students; schedules and attends career and college fairs; visits local high schools to inform students and counselors of careers in education; schedules building meetings with faculty at partner community colleges and conducts classroom visitations. After hours and weekend availability will be necessary.
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Duties Serve as the local liaison to business and industry: meets key individuals in regional businesses and industry to promote Ferris' education programs; assist in identifying local field placement sites for the regional education students.
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Duties Participate in department, college and university committees and meetings, and other traditional functions that have academic significance such as graduation exercises.
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Duties Maintain relationships with local organizations such as the area Chamber of Commerce, public service and other regional organizations to promote Ferris' education programs
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Duties Communicate with students face-to-face and electronically, and maintain records of such communications.
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Duties Assist students in the development of academic plans, and identify curricular and scheduling issues that may affect student progress and access to their required courses and timely graduation.
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Duties Communicate effectively with program coordinators, department leadership, and dean's office personnel to assure accurate data and information is presented to students
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Duties Evaluate transfer students to help determine courses and placement.
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Duties Assist department leadership in preparing and maintaining student retention data.
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Duties Be well versed in technology advising tools and maintain student files and records, document all pertinent student information and update advising status on the University's computerized information system.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Participate in professional development related to student advising, retention and success (e.g., conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars, etc.)
Essential/Marginal Essential
Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities
Responsibilities This position will co-report to the School of Education Director and and the Assistant Dean for Extended and International Operations in Grand Rapids.
Required Physical Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills.
Required Skills and Abilities Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and timelines with minimal supervision.
Required Skills and Abilities Ability to travel to recruitment and retention events as necessary.
Required Skills and Abilities The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be highly organized and be able to effectively communicate and build rapport with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
- Transcript 2
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