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    Academic Advisor - Hattiesburg, United States - The University of Southern Mississippi

    The University of Southern Mississippi
    The University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Advise undergraduate business students regarding progression to degree, course selections, and student success. Assist the college with the recruitment and retention of students.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Advise continuing students each semester prior to registration; update the semester guide prior to the advising meeting.
  • Evaluate transcripts and advise new prospective undergraduate and second degree students on the applicability of transfer credit for College of Business and Economic Development program requirements; prepare semester guides for new students showing courses completed; and meets individually with new students who missed Preview (orientation).
  • Audit and approve applications for degree for undergraduate CBED students and meet with students when filing for degree to discuss GPA requirements; course requirements, residency requirements, and final-processing procedures.
  • Advise and coach students on Probation, Probation Continued, and Suspension; hold signature authority for the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education related to Exceptions in SOAR, Probation, Probation Continued, and Suspension student's SOAR holds.
  • Answers questions from faculty, staff, and general public regarding degree requirements for CBED and College policies and University policies regarding enrollment; notifies faculty, staff, and students of important dates.
  • Ensure student degree progress report is accurate in SOAR; process course substitutions in business core and general education core; process add/drop/withdrawal of classes, change of major/minor/certificate applications, overloads on classes and prerequisite for classes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityand one year of related experience and/or training.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowlege of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to occasionally travel or work nights/weekends
  • Ability to effectively present information to small and large audiences
  • Strong written communication skills, including email and postal correspondence, as well as reports and procedural manuals.

  • Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university;an educational background in business.


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