Hattiesburg, United States
The University of Southern Mississippi
Full time
Advise undergraduate business students regarding progression to degree, course selections, and student success. Assist the college with the recruitment and retention of students.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Advise continuing students each semester prior to registration; update the semester guide prior to the advising meeting. Evaluate transcripts and advise new prospective undergraduate and second degree students on the applicability of transfer credit for College of Business and Economic Development program requirements; prepare semester guides for new students showing courses completed; and meets individually with new students who missed Preview (orientation). Audit and approve applications for degree for undergraduate CBED students and meet with students when filing for degree to discuss GPA requirements; course requirements, residency requirements, and final-processing procedures. Advise and coach students on Probation, Probation Continued, and Suspension; hold signature authority for the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education related to Exceptions in SOAR, Probation, Probation Continued, and Suspension student's SOAR holds. Answers questions from faculty, staff, and general public regarding degree requirements for CBED and College policies and University policies regarding enrollment; notifies faculty, staff, and students of important dates. Ensure student degree progress report is accurate in SOAR; process course substitutions in business core and general education core; process add/drop/withdrawal of classes, change of major/minor/certificate applications, overloads on classes and prerequisite for classes. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityand one year of related experience and/or training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowlege of Microsoft Office Ability to occasionally travel or work nights/weekends Ability to effectively present information to small and large audiences Strong written communication skills, including email and postal correspondence, as well as reports and procedural manuals.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university;an educational background in business.
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