Job Description: Academic Advisor
College of Nursing

The advisor is responsible for the academic advising of enrolled intended and declared nursing majors.

Responsibilities will include:

1.Assist students in analyzing and evaluating academic needs/choices to increase retention and timely graduation.

a. Provide readily available academic advisement to meet student needs to increase retention.

b. Enhance student awareness of educational resources, such as the Honors Program, scholarship programs, externships, and study abroad.

c. Prepare senior summaries for undergraduate declared majors prior to early registration for the first senior semester.

d. Make referrals to CON counselor, Director of Student Services, Associate Dean and other campus resources as needed.

2. Provide a centralized source of accurate and up-to-date information for academic and career planning.

a. Provide clarification of University and College of Nursing policies and procedures.

b. Advise students as to appropriate courses to meet degree/graduation requirements.

c. Implement the advising/registration process for students.

d. Publish an email newsletter prior to each registration period describing the activities of the Advising Center.


Minimum Qualifications: Hold a minimum of a Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution. Advising and/or academic counseling experience is preferred. Knowledge of the degree requirements for the degree programs in the College of Nursing is preferred. Knowledge of degree requirements for related programs in other areas is an asset.


Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a candidate profile, letter of interest, and curriculum vitae online. Additionally, candidates should submit two original letters of reference and original transcript of your highest degree to:

Erin Rogers, Assistant Director
Student Services
ECU College of Nursing
2150B Health Sciences Building
Greenville, NC 27858
rogerse@ecu.edu

Date Initial Screening Begins: 11-20-2009

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled


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