Job Information
Kansas Employer Academic Advisor - CASA in Wichita, Kansas
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University Overview
Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and worldthis is the place where you belong.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Are you passionate about shaping the academic journey of students? Do you thrive on recruiting and connecting with talented undergraduate students and ensuring their success while collaborating with faculty members? Look no further! Were seeking a dynamic Academic Advisor to champion our mission of guiding students toward their educational goals. If youre ready to make a lasting impact, apply today!
Summary of Responsibilities
Advises students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic and career goals in order to assist students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. Interprets student needs and provides individualized service and assistance while maintaining confidentiality.
Essential Functions
Provides students with information on how to complete their college degree and refers students to appropriate campus and community services and resources when needed.\ Serves as a resource person to faculty and others with regard to academic advising policies and procedures. May review and optimize procedures as needed.\ May assist in the development of and participates in recruitment and retention activities related to the student population such as monitoring educational progress and/or providing application or other assistance. May maintain confidential student records and personal information.\ May conduct or participate in seminars, workshops or orientation sessions for students on academic, career and personal success strategies and other group activities.
Commitment
Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.