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Position Information

**Posting Number**
- 20112888**Position Title**
- Academic Advisor**FTE**
- 1.0**Position Type**
- Staff**Department**
- Computer SciencePosition Summary Information

**Job Summary/Basic Function**

**About This Role**:
Provides academic advising for students in the Department of Computer Science. Assist faculty and program directors in maintaining academic files and student related data.**What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities**
- Verify various student requests, including CPT, OPT, travel, credit transfer, major change, scholarship, graduation, etc. Complete the necessary paperwork and prepare degree plans and audits."
- Verify requirements and monitor student progress toward a degree using various student information systems. Utilize various computer software programs for student registration, tracking, and communication.
- Provide students with information focused on meeting academic needs and keep accurate records of student advising contacts.
- Accurately prepare required reports and other information for the department.
- Work closely with academic advisors and support personnel in other University units to provide excellent customer service to students.
- Assist Department with and participate in University and Department functions such as graduation, orientation, recruitment events, etc.

**Key Competencies**:

- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to advise students, and provide support to faculty and staff, while maintaining a professional relationship/demeanor.
- Effective organizational skills to manage projects, academic files and general office procedures.
- Competent with personal computers and software (Microsoft Word, Access, Excel).
- Ability to work cooperatively with fellow employees and supervisors.
- Ability to come to work in a timely and predictable manner.
- Ability to work with positive and negative feedback.
- Ability to tolerate stressful conditions.
- Ability to follow university policy and procedures.

**Job Conditions**:

- Office environment

**Physical Requirements**:
Able to lift 25 lbs. and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.
- **Who We Are:
- Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.- Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.**Benefits**:

- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
- Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.
- To see more information about the available benefits, please visit**:Insurance - Lamar University**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Minimum of two years closely related experience.

**EEO Statement**
- Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer**Veteran's Preference Statement**

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Security Sensitive Statement**Salary**
- $33,330 - $43,329**Work Hours**

**Posting Date**
- 04/24/2024**Close Date**
- 07/24/2024**Open Until Filled**
- No**Special Instructions