An Advisement Specialist provides individual academic counseling to students regarding placement, course selection, selection of a major and academic performance. Advisement Specialists advise and enroll undergraduate and graduate students assigned to the Academic Advising Center, maintain frequent and regular interaction and follow-up with assigned advisees, refer students to the appropriate academic support services and resources on campus, and work closely with academic departments to facilitate student success. Advisement Specialists report to the Academic Services Director.

Advisement Specialists may be assigned staggered work hours including evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of a diverse student population. The successful candidate must have the ability to deal extensively and effectively with a wide variety of individuals using excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills in order to advise students with respect to their academic goals. This position may also include duties related to training faculty advisors and, depending upon academic credentials, teaching first-year orientation classes. Advisement specialists will be required to develop and maintain a broad understanding of non-academic university services and resources available to students.  They may also be asked to serve on shared governance bodies or liaise for specific academic programs or student populations. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A demonstrated commitment to student success and retention is essential. A baccalaureate degree with university or college level advisement or enrollment experience is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to maintain accurate records, and knowledge of computer technology and software applications in order to process registrations, enrollments, and track student progress are required. Successful candidates must have the ability to explain different degree options to students and to coordinate with various offices across campus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

A master’s degree with two or more years experience working with college students in academic advising is preferred. Experience advising specialized populations such as athletes, international students, active duty military, or graduate students is a plus. Prefer experience with Banner. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience working with diverse traditional and non-traditional student populations.

SALARY RANGE: 

Commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS:

Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer such benefits as paid medical coverage for our employees, ample time off and opportunities and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit: http://www.cameron.edu/hr/staff-benefits-summary.

INSTITUTION: 

Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master''s-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLYING: 

Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

DEADLINE: 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are received by SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 are assured of receiving full consideration.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/VETS/DISABILITY

Required Skills Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Technical competence to use computers and software utilized by the organization. • Ability to communicate effectively. • Knowledge of electronic medical documentation.