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SALARY $37,189.00 - $44,000.00 Annually LOCATION Youngstown, OH JOB TYPE Professional Administrative JOB NUMBER 202400162 DIVISION Academic Affairs DEPARTMENT Dean - WCBA OPENING DATE 08/02/2024 BARGAINING Association of Professional Administrative UNIT STATUS Staff (APAS) SALARY GRADE E3 FULL-TIME 1.0 EQUIVALENCY Summary of Position Provides academic advisement for undergraduate students. Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Develops and revises informational materials and curriculum guides for students and departments. Assists in the training of new academic advisors and/or advising interns. Reviews applications for restricted majors; reports on and guides special populations, if applicable to the college/unit. Assists in the development of data collection and analysis for assessment purposes. Advises and assists current and prospective students regarding interpretation of placement assessment, ascertainment of desired career and academic goals, development of an academic plan, establishment of program requirements related to academic objectives, and course scheduling and registration. Assists in the resolution of individual academic issues and issues affecting degree progress and attainment of academic and career objectives. Advises students on academic program changes and academic progress toward a degree; appropriate referral to students for related services. Assists in the evaluation of transcripts; reviews and discusses evaluated transcripts for applicability of transfer credit to YSU; when appropriate, initiates credit evaluation process. Interprets university and college policies and procedures, including student withdrawal, probation, suspension, dismissal and reinstatement procedures; stays current on applicable laws, policies and procedures (e.g. FERPA); consults with other advisors regarding interpretation of university policies. Maintains student files, records and data in accordance with federal, state and university regulations. Collaborates within the unit and across other colleges and divisions to support academic advising, orientation, recruiting, career service, and retention programs and activities. Attends and successfully completes university-provided training and participates in appropriate external professional development activities. Serves on various campus committees and/or represents the advising unit at various functions. Assists in graduation audits. College Specific Responsibilities: Focuses on students enrolled in a WCBA majors. Advises undergraduate students in courses of study and programs relative to fulfilling degree requirements. Evaluates student records and carries out appropriate procedures and processes related to student advising including registration, schedule changes, evaluation of transfer credits, course repetitions, change of majors, course overrides, late withdrawals, transient student paperwork, and WCBA curriculum worksheets. Assists with planning and conducting new student orientation sessions and advising, WCBA and YSU recruitment events, and CCP orientation and advisement. Works closely with and monitors the progress of students who are not in good standing: academic warning, probation, and reinstated to the WCBA. Monitors assigned student's academic progress through CRM Advise and responds to concerns/flags in a timely fashion. Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires. Performs other related duties as assigned. Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment. Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, some weekend hours required. Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees. Reports to: Director, Undergraduate Student Services Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abil