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    Academic Advisor - Morgantown, United States - West Virginia University

    West Virginia University
    West Virginia University Morgantown, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    The Department of Psychology in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Academic Advisor.

    About the Opportunity

    As a (Hybrid) Academic Advisor, you will provide academic and career advising to students in the Psychology major, including serving as the advisor for about a quarter of students in the major, organizing short-term plans for students to meet major benchmarks leading to graduation and meaningful careers, and creating matriculation plans toward graduation while maintaining financial aid.

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

  • work week
  • 13 paid holidays ()
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
  • 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 (this position is a benefits-eligible, non-classified staff position)
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
  • Wellness programs
  • What you'll do:

  • Provide academic and career orientation advising to students in the Psychology major. Serve as primary adviser for freshmen and early Psychology majors.Organize short-term plans of study for students to meet major's benchmarks that will lead to graduation and a career of interest to them.
  • Meet and advise incoming new and transfer students during New Student Orientation (NSO) during the summer.
  • Meet with students switching into Psychology from other majors or other institutions during the fall and spring terms.
  • Assist with student inquiries about the Psychology Minor.
  • Meet regularly with assigned advisees to help students navigate curriculum and navigate through the college experience.
  • Serve as the point person for the Student Success Collaborative Program for the college (running campaigns, analyzing data, being a resource for department).
  • Assist majors preparing for post baccalaureate transitions, including arranging educational opportunities for career planning.
  • Actively participate on the Advising Committee of the Department of Psychology.
  • Teach appropriate undergraduate courses as assigned by Chair.
  • Actively participate in advisers' training and development in the College.
  • Acquire an active knowledge of all the procedures that are part of the Eberly College Undergraduate Studies Office protocol ( change of major, adding a major or a degree, graduation certification, 90-CR checks, transient forms, etc.)
  • Participate in WVU Recruitment efforts aimed at potential Psychology majors, including programs aimed at transfer students as well as students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Assist with administering ACAT tests and capstone poster sessions each semester
  • Assist the Lead Advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Training in surveying undergraduate students and alumni for gathering program outcome data.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the department chair.
  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of teaching or advising at the college level, including graduate assistantships.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Evidence of effective teaching or advising.
  • Evidence of timely completion of work.
  • Ability to interface employer expectations and strategic curricular decisions.
  • Knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of ECAS and department admission standards and degree-progress benchmarks.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist students dealing with academic difficulties.
  • Ability to develop strategies and programs to support student persistence, retention, and career readiness.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in psychology or related field.

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