• Job Description

  Req#: 264594

  Job Details

  Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK

  Position Type: Staff

  Salary Range: $43,140.00 - $43,140.00 Salary/year

  Job Category: OTRS Classified

  Description

  Position Classification

  Regular, full-time, salaried, exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

  General Schedule

  Position typically works Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in-office at UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma.

  Position Overview

  Advises students concerning an appropriate academic schedule, choice of major and/or minor, number of hours that may be taken, probation, and/or suspension. Guides students in matters related to academic goals, course load, and study habits. Assists with the college of business and campus events such as orientation, departmental promotions, and back-to-school events. Completes documents such as graduation forms and study abroad degree evaluations. Evaluates and/or updates student records to post grades, performs graduation checks, monitors student progress, and advises students on an appropriate plan of study. Develops and/or completes college/school documents such as classroom assignments, plans of study, curriculum guides, graduation forms, and study abroad documentation. May assist with the recruitment of prospective students. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems.

  
  Job Duties:

  • Counsel students regarding academic endeavors.
  • Provides guidance to students in the selection of a major and/or minor.
  • Evaluates student records and completes degree evaluations for individual students and student groups and articulates coursework, as needed.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of student success and retention programs, initiatives, materials, and events.
  • Acts as a resource person for academic information and decision-making strategies.
  • Makes policy recommendations to their direct supervisor.
  • Acts as a liaison between the College of Business departments, campus community, and business students.
  • Helps students find transformative co-curricular activities that provide opportunities for leadership; research, creative, and scholarly activities; service learning; global and cultural competencies, and health and wellness.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications Required:

  Bachelor’s degree in job related field plus 3+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Qualifications Preferred:

  Master's degree in a related field. 3+ years of prior academic advising/counseling experience. Familiarity with admission and enrollment process in an institution of higher education setting and its undergraduate degree programs.
  Preference will be given to otherwise qualified internal candidates.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  Knowledge of Ellucian Banner and Microsoft Office products. Knowledgeable in the higher education attainment process, particularly the requirements and general value of education. Demonstration of a warm and caring professional attitude and creative counseling techniques. Ability to communicate effectively with department chairpersons and/or deans regarding degree program requirements. Ability to work well under pressure. Understanding of the University policies and procedures as they relate to academic advising. Ability to maintain databases.

  Will this employee supervise others?

  This position may supervise student workers.

  Physical Demands:

  Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  Qualifications

  
  

• About the company

  The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO or Central State) is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma. The University of Central Oklahoma was one of the first institutions of higher learning to be established in what would become the state of Oklahoma, making it one of the oldest universities in the southwest region of the United States. It is home to the American branch of the British Academy of Contemporary Music in downtown Oklahoma City.

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