Graduate Academic Advisor
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Graduate Academic Advisor
LOCATION: Wayland Baptist University – Remote
SUPERVISED BY: Assistant Executive Director of International Program
Operations
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES : Advising Master's and Doctoral Students
SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES:
Advise doctoral and graduate international students regarding degree plan
requirements, university policies, and career planning.
Develop, maintain, and update academic degree plans.
Evaluate transfer credits for applicability toward graduate and doctoral
programs.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Master's Programs, Associate Dean
of Doctoral Programs, Registrar's Office, and Graduate Office.
Provide academic guidance for students facing challenges or requesting
course withdrawals.
Maintain accurate records of student advising activities.
Travel to weekend residencies to support students and faculty.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of International
Programs.
The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and
duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related
duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Campus Dean.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
Experience and Knowledge:
Experience in higher education advising preferred
Minimum two (2) years of proven experience in an office or academic
setting
Skills and Abilities:
Strong oral, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Independent problem-solving and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases)
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
Ability to build and foster relationships with students, faculty, and
administrators
Work Environment:
Remote work position with standard home office equipment (computer,
phone, printer, etc.)
Normal schedule: Monday–Friday, 37.75–40 hours per week
Evening and weekend hours required for residencies
Hours of Work:Plainview campus - Although full-time, nonexempt
Plainview employees are normally scheduled to work 37.75 hours per week, the
official work week for full-time salaried employees is forty (40) hours.
Physical Demands:
Frequently stand and walk;
Frequently flex upper trunk forward while sitting or standing;
Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds;
Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 25 pounds;
Occasionally push or pull objects;
Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at
the knees;
Frequently reach at or below shoulder height, and occasionally reach above
shoulder height
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee
performance. If hired, the prospective employee must present documentation
within three (3) days of hire date to establish identity and employment
eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Employee must be able and willing to travel and provide recruitment assistance
to external campuses. Must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have
access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's
license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.
Wayland Baptist University does not unlawfully discriminate in employment
opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin,
age, disability, or genetic information.
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