Professional Advisor

Millikin University

This position will provide academic advising to 1st year students at Millikin University. The Professional Advisor supports one of the four (4) academic units on Millikin’s Campus: The College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Professional Studies, or the Tabor School of Business. This role supports students in promoting their academic success, managing their course plans and schedules, and engaging in transformational advising. The Professional Advisor provides high-quality, proactive academic advising and support to students. Which includes assisting students in course selection and requirements for special focus areas, setting academic goals, proctoring study experiences, and developing and facilitating workshops that focus on fostering academic skills and executive functioning skills. This position is not eligible for remote work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:All staff are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and caring environment. We seek skilled and diverse colleagues who are flexible, self-motivated, and will embrace and respect who we are and what we do. We also seek colleagues committed to moving the Millikin brand forward. This position is not eligible for remote work.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:? Typically sitting at a desk or table; occasional lifting 25 lbs. or less; intermittently sitting/standing; hearing and visual acuity within normal range; ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally; high degree of mobility required.?Dexterity to operate a keyboard.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical working conditions found in most administrative work areas.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Communicates effectively and appropriately. Gets along and cooperates with co-workers and appropriately interacts with others. Participates and functions as an effective member of the team.

FERPA Adhere to all FERPA Guidelines.

CONFIDENTIALITY Exchanges University information with others only on a "need to know" basis.

ATTENDANCE Promptly arrives for the designated shift. Follows all applicable policies regarding schedules, attendance, and organizational requirements. Typically considered an exempt/salaried position, so may involve longer days, weekends and off shifts as required to successfully perform job duties. Excessive absenteeism will hinder successful job performance.

UNIVERSAL ACCOUNTABILITY Provides excellent service to all customers striving to exceed their expectations. Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect. Is thoroughly committed to the mission and vision of Millikin University.

HAZARDS Working at a university involves a wide variety of potential job hazards, which generally fall into the areas of physical safety, ergonomic, and social/psychological. The specific risks of each are highly dependent on the role.