Academic Advisor jobs in Battle Creek, MI

Academic Advisor advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Being an Academic Advisor may work with individual students or groups. Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. Additionally, Academic Advisor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Academic Advisor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Academic Advisor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Academic Advisor
  • Western Michigan University
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • Position Details

    Posting Summary

    College
    College Of Fine Arts

    Executive Area
    Provost & VP Academic Affairs

    Department
    Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    S646P

    Job Type
    Full Time, Regular

    Pay Type
    Exempt/Salaried

    Pay Grade
    D

    Campus Location
    WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

    Salary Range
    Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

    General Summary
    • Provides comprehensive academic advising services to undergraduate students.

    Major Duties
    • Advises both enrolled and prospective undergraduate students on University, College and department academic curricular requirements, including admissions and general education requirements and requirements for specific programs, majors and minors.
    • Explains graduation requirements to students and provides information about course prerequisites, alternatives, and equivalents.
    • Creates, reviews and updates graduation plans with students to promote personal growth, academic excellence, career development, and timely degree completion
    • Fosters a safe and inclusive environment to advance equity.
    • Assists students with registration and may coordinate course scheduling.
    • Assists with projects as assigned.
    • May assist in recruitment and retention efforts.
    • May evaluate student-athlete and NCAA compliance issues with athletic department personnel.

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
    • One year’s relevent experience
    • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
    • One year of experience working with college students.
    • Demonstrated awareness of the diverse needs of students, faculty and staff from underrepresented backgrounds.
    • Demonstrated commitment to working with culturally diverse students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
    • Demonstrated commitment to promote and participate in professional development focused on the unique needs of culturally diverse students, faculty and staff, including culturally responsive advising.
    • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

    Desired Qualifications
    • Master’s degree in related field specific to hiring college or higher education in general from an accredited institution.
    • Professional academic advising experience at WMU.

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    • Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
    • External applicants should use the WMU – Application.

    Additional Position Information
    • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
    • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation

    Physical requirements and working conditions
    • Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
    • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
  • 9 Days Ago

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Class of 2026 Academic Advisor (Two Positions)
  • Kalamazoo County Area Schools Employment...
  • Portage, MI FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 8047 Position Type: Additional Staff/Additional Staff Date Posted: 8/10/2022 Location: Galesburg-Augusta High School District: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools - website Description: See att...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Client Service Associate - The Wiser Financial Group
  • Kestra Financial Independent Advisor
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Financial Planning firm located in Kalamazoo Michigan seeks a highly energized and confident client service associate who will thrive in a busy environment. This position is critical to provi...
  • Just Posted

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Community Coordinator - High School Exchange
  • Program for Academic Exchange (PAX)
  • Battle Creek, MI FULL_TIME,PART_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • PAX Program of Academic Exchange is seeking Community Coordinators in your area. TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE AT THIS LINK: https://pax.org/coordinator-application Ideal candidates: An activ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Community Coordinator - High School Exchange
  • Program for Academic Exchange (PAX)
  • Coldwater, MI CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • PAX Program of Academic Exchange is seeking Community Coordinators in your area. TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE AT THIS LINK: https://pax.org/coordinator-application Ideal candidates: An activ...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Community Coordinator - High School Exchange
  • Program for Academic Exchange (PAX)
  • Kalamazoo, MI PART_TIME,FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • PAX Program of Academic Exchange is seeking Community Coordinators in your area. TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE AT THIS LINK: https://pax.org/coordinator-application Ideal candidates: An activ...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Cage Cashier
  • Firekeepers Casino
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • **Cage Cashier** Location: FireKeepers Casino Hotel **Description** **SCOPE OF POSITION:** Responsible for the safe and ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician, Orthopedic Surgeon (General)
  • Ascension Health
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Details * Specialty: General Orthopedic Surgeon * Subspecialty Interest: Total Shoulder * Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Block Advisors Tax Advisor
  • H&r Block
  • Portage, MI
  • **498964BR****Title:**Block Advisors Tax Advisor**Our Company****:**At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people help...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pipeline US-Based Career Coach Part-Time (Kalamazoo/remote)
  • IMPACT Group
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career coaching firm based in St. Louis, MO that focuses on relocation, outplace...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Youth Specialist (Full-Time)
  • County of Calhoun, MI
  • Marshall, MI
  • Salary: $18.59 Hourly Location : Marshall, MI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2023-00194 Department: Youth Center Openin...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) - 12 Month Roster
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Portage, MI
  • Duties WHAT IS THE HCO - HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Psychiatry
  • Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Overview Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D School of Medicine is searching for a Physician Assistant. This p...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Nursing - Long Term Care Experience as DON
  • Resiliency LLC
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Summary: Manages the facility nursing program in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable State and Federal re...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which encompasses all of Calhoun County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 52,347, while the MSA's population was 136,146. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.73 square miles (113.26 km2), of which 42.61 square miles (110.36 km2) is land and 1.12 square miles (2.90 km2) is water, making Battle Cree...
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Income Estimation for Academic Advisor jobs
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Battle Creek, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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