Advisor - College of Liberal Arts
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Job Number: P1055
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Academic Advising, College of Liberal Arts
Job Title
Advisor - College of Liberal Arts
Department
Liberal Arts Advisement
Salary
$42,114 - $51,870; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Advisors in the College of Liberal Arts work with students and faculty in the following departments: Art, English, Foreign Languages, Global Studies, History, Music, Organizational Communication, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology & Anthropology, and Theatre & Dance. The College of Liberal Arts has an established advising office with high professional standards and a reputation for excellence. Our advisors are student centered, clear communicators, team players, advocates for the Liberal Arts, and capable of working effectively with staff and faculty to serve the needs of our students. Advisors work with students from the point of matriculation to graduation. Their primary role is to provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate solutions for academic problems. Advisors are responsible for the retention of the students assigned to them and have regular contact with the students to ensure they are aware of available interventions and stay on track for graduation. They are responsible for maintaining accurate student records using internal student tracking software to support the University retention strategies and evaluate student progress and satisfaction. Advisors perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.
Required Education
Master's degree (a Liberal Arts discipline is preferred). Note: A Bachelor's degree (Liberal Arts discipline preferred) plus three (3) years of directly related progressively responsible experience may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.
Required Related Experience
No experience required with a Master's degree
Desirable Related Experience
Two (2) years' progressively responsible experience working with college students or young adults in an advising or career services counseling area in a college or university setting preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: October 15, 2024
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