Researcher - Academic jobs in Kingsport, TN

Researcher - Academic carries out research/development activities. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Being a Researcher - Academic compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. Develops research or policy papers, studies, and reports by conducting research in specific areas. Additionally, Researcher - Academic requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Researcher - Academic works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Researcher - Academic typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Academic Advisor
  • Appalachian State University
  • Boone, NC FULL_TIME
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    Position Title Academic Advisor
    Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
    Faculty Rank No
    Provide Rank
    Position Number 018371
    Department University College Academic Advising - 202100
    Description of University
    Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
    Position Summary Information

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Master's degree completed by the position start date from an accredited institution with an emphasis in student development, higher education, or related area.
    • Experience working with students in a college setting and a demonstrated commitment to the educational development of students.
    • Advanced technology skills and experience with the ability to quickly learn technical advising tools including Banner, DegreeWorks, TracCloud, Slate, and Google Software.
    • Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
    • Exhibits energy, enthusiasm, a positive approach to work, attention to detail and accuracy, and a strong work ethic.
    • Ability to establish excellent rapport with students, parents and families, colleagues and the campus community.
    • Evidence of a commitment to the and the .
    • Exhibits a high level of ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
    License/Certification Required
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Academic advising experience.
    • Experience with Banner 9, AppalNet Self Service, DegreeWorks and other advising tools.
    • Working knowledge of the Appalachian State University General Education program and the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
    • Experience with online course registration.
    • Experience understanding and explaining academic policies to students and parents.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    University College (UC) Academic Advising introduces students to the University's academic and co-curricular opportunities. UCAA staff advise, support, and collaborate with students as they navigate the curriculum and develop their educational plans.

    UC Academic Advisors provide academic advising for first years, transfers, continuing, and returning undeclared students by assisting them with their academic planning, major selection, academic progress, and referrals to appropriate campus resources. Academic advisors also prepare for and conduct individual advising sessions and present advising and policy information to incoming students.

    Additionally, Academic Advisors lead workshops on academic success strategies, serve on various committees, take the lead on special projects and responsibilities, liaison with academic departments, stay current with advising and orientation technology and professional development trainings, and assist with goal setting, strategic planning, and assessment of services.

    Job Duties & Responsibilities Include:
    • Advises and manages a caseload of approximately 350-400 undeclared students on a full-time, 12-month contract.
    • Serves as a new student advisor during the summer, fall, and spring orientation/new student advising periods.
    • Meets with all required students in the caseload at least once during the semester for academic planning. Also, is available to meet with students who have voluntary advising as needed.
    • Monitors all students in the caseload who are on academic probation. Assists in leading probation workshops, as needed.
    • Serves as a mentor to new advisors after gaining advising experience and skills.
    • Attends all training events scheduled for advisors as follows: New advisors: complete the Advisor Training Model, apprentice with an experienced, full-time advisor, attend monthly training sessions on advising updates and issues, and attend other training sessions held during the summer and academic year. Continuing advisors: attend training and professional development sessions scheduled for all academic advisors during the summer and academic year as well as the monthly sessions on advising updates and issues. All advisors are expected to stay abreast of university academic policies and procedures and current research and developments in the field of academic advising, and to share resources with their colleagues.
    • Serves as a liaison between University College Academic Advising, one or more academic departments, and one Student Affairs office.
    • Keeps accurate records of student contacts, documents student visits for accountability purposes, and maintains confidentiality.
    • Establishes and maintains collegial, respectful relationships with all colleagues, students, parents and families.
    • Represents University College Academic Advising at various committees and University-related functions, including open houses and Admissions receptions.
    • Actively participates in all current and new initiatives of University College Academic Advising.
    • Assists with special projects as deemed appropriate by the University College Academic Advising leadership team.


    Evaluation Competencies of Applicants:
    • Job Knowledge: Advisor demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively; maintains relevant info, keeps info current, and communicates it well.
    • Student-Centered Advising Skills: Advisor demonstrates skills that create a positive advising session: listening, flexibility, patience, receptivity, and responsiveness. Advisor is consistently available to meet with students via appointments and walk-ins, including students whose advisor (e.g., an off-contract, part-time advisor) is unavailable.
    • Assessment of Student Needs: Advisor accurately assesses students' skills, needs, goals, concerns and problems, and provides appropriate responses.
    • Adherence to work schedule: Advisor works 40 hours each week, except on holidays, vacation and sick days. Advisor maintains a reasonably detailed calendar indicating appointments and Advising Center availability and clearly communicates with supervisor about scheduling, requesting days off, etc.
    • Professional Contributions and Development: Advisor seeks to improve skills and effectiveness as a professional. Advisor presents and participates in meetings and conferences beyond the office and attends appropriate and relevant workshops and professional development opportunities.
    • Interpersonal Skills: Advisor demonstrates ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents.
    • Organizational Skills: Advisor demonstrates ability to maintain records and a filing/retrieval system, and has ready access to resources.
    • Liaison Responsibilities: Advisor is responsible for maintaining contacts outside the department for the purpose of acquiring and disseminating pertinent information to colleagues.
    • Technological skills appropriate for performance of job duties: Uses technology in an appropriate and professional manner and stays current with advising and orientation technology (e.g., Banner 9 and Self Service, DegreeWorks, TracCloud, Slate, Docuware, AsULearn, Google software).
    • Additional Responsibilities/Leadership Roles/Special Projects: Advisor participates in or initiates additional responsibilities and special projects (ex. committees, task forces).
    Type of Position Full Time Position
    Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
    Appointment Type 1.0
    Work Schedule/Hours Mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00
    Number of Hours Per Week 40
    Number of Months Per Year 12
    Mandatory Staff No
    Suggested Salary Range $47,500 - 52,000
    Physical Demands of Position
    Typical demands of a professional, office-based position: talking, hearing, repetitive motion, sedentary work, close visual acuity, and significant time using a computer.

    All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
    Posting Details Information

    Posting Date 04/05/2024
    Closing Date 04/24/2024
    Open Until Filled No
    Evaluation of Applications Begins 04/15/2024
    Proposed Date of Hire 05/20/2024
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Please attach the required documents:
    • Resume
    • Cover letter
    • An official graduate transcript with degree awarded date is preferred
    • Please include only professional references in your reference list and include the person's title, email address, phone number, and a brief statement explaining your relationship to the reference.
    Search Chair Name Christine Anderson
    Search Chair Email andersoncy@appstate.edu
    Quick Link
    Posting Number 201501399P

    Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

     

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Academic Advisor
  • appstate
  • Boone, NC FULL_TIME
  • University College (UC) Academic Advising introduces students to the University’s academic and co-curricular opportunities. UCAA staff advise, support, and collaborate with students as they navigate t...
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Academic Advisor
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Boone, NC FULL_TIME
  • Academic Advisor Appalachian State University in Boone, NC Type: Full-Time Salary: $47,500 - 52,000 Posted: 04/08/2024 Application Due: 04/24/2024 Category: Academic Advising Academic Advisor Departme...
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TEACHER - ACADEMIC
  • UHS
  • MOUNTAIN CITY, TN FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking Licensed Educators to join our growing team! Come make a difference in the life of a child and love what you do!! Are you a teacher w...
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Academic Advisor (Hickory Campus)
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Boone, NC FULL_TIME
  • Academic Advisor (Hickory Campus) Appalachian State University in Boone, NC Type: Full-Time Salary: $47,500 - $54,000 Posted: 04/08/2024 Category: Academic Advising Academic Advisor (Hickory Campus) D...
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Academic Curriculum Coordinator, WFUSOM
  • Wake Forest
  • Boone, NC FULL_TIME
  • ACADEMIC CURRICULUM COORDINATOR WFSUM PA STUDIES, Boone Campus The Wake Forest PA program within the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, has a rich history of producing highly capable and compe...
  • 19 Days Ago
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Temporary Hourly- Research Technician- Dr. Schmeichel
  • East Tennessee State University
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Position Information Job Title Temporary Hourly- Research Technician- Dr. Schmeichel Department Biomedical Sciences - 31...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clinical Research Trial - Get Paid up $3,000
  • Trialsearch
  • Kingsport, TN
  • Get Paid Up To $3,000* with No-Cost Trial-Related Treatment & Help Advance Medicine for All. by Jobble
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clinical Research Trial - Get Paid up $3,000
  • Trialsearch
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Get Paid Up To $3,000* with No-Cost Trial-Related Treatment & Help Advance Medicine for All. by Jobble
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clinical Research Trial - Get Paid up $3,000
  • Trialsearch
  • Bristol, TN
  • Get Paid Up To $3,000* with No-Cost Trial-Related Treatment & Help Advance Medicine for All. by Jobble
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Customer Service - Clinical Study Panelist - [Work at Home]
  • Maxion Research
  • Kingsport, TN
  • Attention Customer Service Personnel: Help Shape the Future of Products and Services! Do you thrive on helping others an...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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(Work At Home) - Data Entry Customer Care Operator - Research Study Panelist
  • Maxion Research
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Attention Customer Service Personnel: Help Shape the Future of Products and Services! Do you thrive on helping others an...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Data Entry Specialist
  • Maxion Research
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Thank you for checking us out! Work From Home Data Entry Research Panelist Jobs - Part Time, Full Time This is a remote ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Legal Assistant
  • Steven C. Frazier Attorney at Law
  • Kingsport, TN
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Legal Assistant to become a part of our team! You will provide overall ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Kingsport, Tennessee

Kingsport is located in western Sullivan County at 36°32′N 82°33′W / 36.533°N 82.550°W / 36.533; -82.550 (36.5369, −82.5421), at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11W and 23. Kingsport is the northwest terminus of Interstate 26. US 11W leads east 22 miles (35 km) to Bristol and southwest 28 miles (45 km) to Rogersville, while US 23 leads north 38 miles (61 km) to Big Stone Gap, Virginia. I-26 and US 23 lead south 8 miles (13 km) to Interstate 81 and 83 miles (134 km) to Asheville, North Carolina. The city is bordered to the west by the town of Mount Carmel, to the southeast by unincorporated ...
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Income Estimation for Researcher - Academic jobs
$48,460 to $65,478
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What does a Researcher - Academic do?

Researcher - Academic in Santa Ana, CA
As an academic researcher you'll apply your expertise and skills developed through study and research.
December 25, 2019
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They also use blogging platforms to share experiences and anecdotes from across their academic careers as well as some of the challenges they faced along the way and how they scaled them.
November 28, 2019