Advises and counsels individuals who may include current students, prospective students, recent graduate students, and/or faculty and staff. Provides guidance in relation to careers and academic information. Acts as a liaison to various employee and student groups.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists students in making an informed, timely, and appropriate decision regarding their academic major. Interprets test score data in order to direct students into the appropriate selection of mathematics, foreign language, natural sciences, English composition, and course loads. Presents options to students to optimal course selections which provide the highest likelihood to apply toward a degree. Advises students regarding resources for non-academic concerns such as financial aid, admission, employment, and personal and career counseling.
Advises students regarding strategies to maintain academic scholarships.
Provides orientation services to students; and assists them in adjusting to new surroundings and academic demands. Articulates multiple options to new students and facilitates selection into programs such as Honors, Fresh Connections, ACAD, Student Support Services, and Study Abroad.
Assists students in making decisions regarding late registration and late drops/adds. Advises students on strategies to address issues relating to high school deficiencies, academic warning, and academic probation. Serves as the primary contact for their students to receive early intervention notices.
Contacts and consults with faculty and academic departments regarding student concerns.
Maintains academic records, and extensive student database, and makes detailed file notes from student contacts.
Maintains awareness and knowledge of changes in academic requirements and also in policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Master’s degree and one (1) year of appropriate experience in an educational setting; or must have a master’s degree by the employee’s start date.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Skills Required
- Master's degree
- One (1) year of appropriate experience in an educational setting
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; employer will not sponsor visas
What We Do
The University of Memphis is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, committed to academic excellence and community engagement. Driven by a philosophy of 'doing,' the institution leverages a diverse workforce of faculty and staff to foster a dynamic learning environment. The university provides a comprehensive range of educational opportunities and maintains a strong commitment to equal employment and institutional equity.
