Job Description

Position Title: Academic Advisor



City: Galloway



State: New Jersey





Employment Type: AFT Professional Staff





Description

Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: Center for Academic Advising

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Brief Job Overview/Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor oversees the degree completion of all undergraduate students who are first-year, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and/or transfers as assigned by caseload in the Center for Academic Advising. The Academic Advisor designs and implements on-campus advising programs to facilitate student advising and registration and manages all student advising efforts for their assigned preceptees.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the overall advising process for the college, including advising prospective Stockton students, students on academic probation, and walk-in students. Commitment to understanding Stockton University's academic policies and procedures


• Implement advising-related programs and student success and retention initiatives


• Serve on ad hoc committees as required


• Assist with the ongoing implementation/training of Stockton's student success management system, Osprey's Navigate


• Assist in the change of major/preceptee applications and graduation clearance


• Maintain the academic advising website


• Maintain a caseload of over 100 currently enrolled preceptees, primarily consisting of students on academic probation, and develop programs/initiatives to support this population of students


• Assist Stockton students with course selection and registration


• Assist Stockton students with educational and career planning


• Assist in the planning and implementation of summer first year and transfer orientations, including allocation credits towards the degree for transfer students


• Assist at Stockton Instant Decision Days, Open Houses, and other campus-wide initiatives


• Assist preceptors with interpreting Degree Works audits and adjusting to Degree Works as indicated by preceptors for individual students


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend shifts


• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college


• Minimum of two years of full-time academic advising experience with college students

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 credit hours is considered one year of college.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field


• Strong organizational, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills


• Understanding NACADA's core values of Academic Advising


• Knowledge of Banner, Degree Works, or comparable student and information management systems in a higher education setting


• Experience with student success/retention program initiatives

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit or click the "Apply" button.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ âœSAME❠program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: , email: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov , or call 609-292-4144, option 3.

In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast-track hiring process.

Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments


• Current resume or curriculum vitae


• Unofficial transcripts

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About Stockton University

Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600 acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at

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Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Immediate start, Trial period, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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