(Hybrid) Senior Academic Advisor - School of Nursing Morgantown Campus

The School of Nursing Department of Student Affairs at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Senior Academic Advisor position.

About the Opportunity

This position in Undergraduate Education is responsible for providing in-person and on-line academic counseling (advising) to approximately 200 - 250 Pre-Nursing and Nursing students. This position works closely with the Director of Advising & Student Success at the School of Nursing. This position co-coordinates the unit's initiatives on undergraduate student retention efforts, and evaluates student needs, objectives, interests, and previous academic performance to direct achievable academic plan.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Academic Advising

• Counsels students for undergraduate Nursing programs with regard to the WVU Catalog, undergraduate
  admission requirements, the School of Nursing Undergraduate Handbook and persistence to degree
  completion.
• Manages an academic caseload of approximately 150 - 200 undergraduate students who are primarily, but not exclusively, majoring in BSN degree and programs at West Virginia University.
• Employs developmental and prescriptive models of academic advising in identifying competencies in quantitative, expository, and technical subjects required for successful matriculation to Nursing.
• Works individually with students to build an academic matriculation plan and promote timely admission into a desired department/major.
• Utilizes the WVU Undergraduate Catalog and researches university/college policies and procedures to aid in providing accurate and timely academic counsel.
• Coordinates the approval process for students attempting course work in transient. Reviews course offerings at transient institutions, obtain course syllabi, and consult with other colleges/schools in identifying equivalent WVU courses, particularly when transient institutions are not among those within the Transfer Equivalency Review Request (TERR).
• Assists students with federal financial aid appeals in compliance with the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Eligibility and deadlines established by the Office of Financial Aid.
• Assesses students' concerns and makes referrals to other University representatives/units (i.e., faculty, academic chairpersons, student support units, etc.)
• Assists in academic advising workshops to instruct students on student information systems utilized for course registration, progression toward degree completion, etc.
• Adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) by maintaining the strictest confidentiality of academic records

Teaching

• Serves as the primary instructor for the First-Year Seminar course during the fall term for Pre-Nursing and
  Nursing students.
• Mentors students on employing the appropriate dialogue and degree of professionalism in communicating
  with faculty, staff, senior administrators, and external constituents.

Programs and Events

• Participates in New Student Orientation by assisting freshman students with course registration, defining the general education foundation, assessing persistence to degree completion, interpreting policies and procedures that govern undergraduate admissions and degree requirements.
• Assists with other university events, including Decide WVU days, Mid-Year Academy, etc., some of which are scheduled outside normal university operating hours.
• Serves on staffing and selection committees as requested.
  
  

• Masters degree. Higher education experience highly desirable, particularly in the area of student advising, recruitment and enrollment management.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • Experience working in higher education, preferably in student services.
  • Experience working with young adults, preferably in high school or higher education.
  • Experience working in academic advising, career counseling or psychological counseling.
  • Experience working with at-risk students and coordinating remedial educational programs or equivalent.
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of developmental and prescriptive theories of academic advising.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of electronic and manual records keeping, preferably proficiency with DegreeWorks.
• Proficiency in student systems management, preferably working knowledge of Banner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with WVU students.
• Ability to interpret University procedures and policies and convey such information to students.
• Ability to work in high stress environments efficiently to provide academic counsel to large numbers of students.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to interpret and comply with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
• Ability to work independently and with direct supervision.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.