Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Academic Advisor

Department
Office of the Dean, College Of Business and Technology - 22000

Pay Grade
6

Job Category
Administrative

Job Summary

The academic advisor in the College of Business and Technology assists current and prospective undergraduate students in setting and achieving major and career goals. Responsible to the Assistant Dean for Student Success in the College of Business and Technology, the advisor works as a member of the College's advising, recruitment, and retention team. The academic advisor works closely with college departments and university offices to support students in understanding and completing program and graduation requirements. The academic advisor assists students in selecting majors, exploring career goals, and creating and following a degree plan. The academic advisor identifies and supports at-risk students, connecting them to various campus resources. The advisor is responsible for keeping thorough academic advisement records, participating in recruiting activities, participating in regularly scheduled conducting orientation advisement sessions, and performing other related duties as assigned.

• Job Family - Student Services Professional 1
• Market Range - 6 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic academic advisement process in higher education.
• Knowledge of computers and various software packages.
• Ability to become proficient in the most commonly used ETSU advising tools, including but not limited to Banner, GoldLink, Degree Works, and EAB Navigation.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of course catalog, general education core, and specific program requirements.
• Ability to work with students with a wide variety of abilities and backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to speak publicly.
• Ability to think objectively and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of experience working with students in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary
MR6

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AS01630P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check?
No

Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?
No

FLSA Status
Exempt

Open Date
10/20/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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