ACADEMIC ADVISOR, INSTRUCTOR AND RETENTION COORDINATOR

Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Academic Advisor, Instructor and Retention Coordinator. THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING ONLY.

TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information (i.e. phone, email address, etc.) for three professional references to apply@nsula.edu.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

 

 

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

 

 

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

 

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

 

*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to 

apply@nsula.edu.

• Master's degree required with three years teaching and mentoring experience in secondary or post-secondary education. 
• Applicant must have excellent communication and people skills in working with students, faculty, and staff. 
• Applicant should also have the ability to collaborate with faculty and staff on projects and assignments.

• Serve as the primary advisor of record to several student cohorts, including, but are not limited to: exploratory/undecided freshmen/sophomore students, General Studies' majors, and preclinical level students enrolled in College of Nursing. 
• Provide thorough diligence in all aspects of advising and student success. 
• Serve as a mentor and instructor for University Studies 1000 (The University Experience). 
• Serve as lead point of contact in unit's retention programming. 
• Assist and support various campus stakeholders in retention-related initiatives, including Faculty Lead Assistance in My Education (FLAME). 
• Will work in collaboration with ASC tutoring program and represent unit to serve on university-wide Retention Committee.