Honors Academic Advisor

Division: Honors College

Department: Honors College

Number of hours per
week: 37.5

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

Campus: Main Campus

Position Number: 112310

Advertised Salary: $38, 798- $47,146

Pay Basis:
Monthly

Job Description

The Honors Academic Advisor’s duties include but are not limited to the
following:

• Advises and counsels Honors students regarding Honors courses, in the General Education and students declared
  major; advises and assists students in the selection of Honors courses during registration and pre-registration.

• Counsels Honors students on Honors Probation which means their GPA has dropped below the 3.25 minimum required to remain active in the
  Honors College.

• Coordinates the Honors Probation program and monitors students’ progress.

• Collects assessment data on students? probation improvement and the effectiveness of the Plan of Action (POA);

• Assists with completing reports that are required by the U.S. Department of Education and host institution.

• Compiles and analyzes transcripts of graduating Seniors and Honors Senior Standing Forms to determine their
  eligibility for graduating with the “University Honors” Distinction

• Participates in Destination TSU, advisement,
  pre-registration, and regular registration events.

• Assists the University Honors College Dean with general program
  operations as assigned.

• May teach one or more classes in Honors Orientation: Service to Leadership.

• Evaluates students? transcripts and degree works requirements; assists in the maintenance of student files inEAB.

• Provides advisement for at-risk students; utilizes hardware and software for student advisement and counseling.

• Knowledge of National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) criteria of an effective Honors College.

• Participates in area and unit meetings and serves on area and unit committees.

• Coordinate the national scholarship application process for Fulbright, Goldwater, Gillman scholarships.

• Willingness to learn EAB, Banner 9, Excel, Microsoft, eLearn, SciQuest, and other platforms.

• Assists with planning
  college wide activities to engage students.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the University Honors College
  Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree preferably in Psychology, Counseling, or related
field and two (2) years of experience in Adcademic Advisement.

Special Instructions to
Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee
State University. 

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced
degree  and/or certification must be presented upon hire. 

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript”
section.                                                                                                                       
  

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the
posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these
letters using contact information you provided. 

Close Date: 07/13/2023

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes
annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and
more.

Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/7107

Minimum References Required: 2