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The School of Nursing at SIUE is accepting applications for a full-time Academic Advisor I or II vacancy. The SIUE School of Nursing (SON) students learn excellence in nursing leadership through innovative teaching; quality research; community service; and compassionate care in this diverse and complex world. SON programs prepare students for a fast-paced, rapidly evolving career in health care at a time when the country is facing a nursing shortage. The Advising staff play a key role in supporting diverse learners and helping develop nurses as care providers, scholars, and leaders able to meet the health challenges of a diverse and complex world. Learn more at: https://www.siue.edu/nursing/
The Academic Advisor for the School of Nursing (SON) is responsible for conscientious file management, academic advising, and registration of assigned nursing students and development of student program progression plans. The Advisor will provide accurate and current curricular information on undergraduate and graduate programs as well as aid with program changes (class drops/additions and major changes) and career plans.
This position will assist with recruitment of students and provides feedback in preparation of the annual recruitment plan for the School of Nursing, as well as participate in explore academic excellence annual events and other recruitment events as assigned. The selected candidate will meet with prospective students and families to provide them with School of Nursing information as well as maintain summary data on inquiries, prospective students, applicants, admitted students, enrolled students and inactive students for purposes of keeping the Assistant Deans fully informed of enrollment. The Advisor will also work closely with the Director of Student Services to ensure proper workflow is followed.
Additionally, the Academic Advisor will assist and participate in SON commencement activities every fall and spring semester. The professional responsibilities of this position may necessitate evening hours and occasional weekend hours. The Academic Advisor may be assigned additional duties that support the department's mission and goals.
This is an Academic Advisor I posting, but candidates may be considered at the Academic Advisor II level based on qualifications and experience. Salary will increase based on level and qualifications.
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at percentage of appointment) including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance;
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
*Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition*)
For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits
To Apply for this Vacancy:
This position closes to applicants at 11:59 p.m. CST on the posting end date. Candidates must upload and attach the following documentation to their application package in SIUE's HireTouch system:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE. All candidates must provide transcripts for educational qualification verification and/or course work assessment
-List of at least three professional references with current contact information
When uploading your required documents, please ensure you attach them to the correct position using the drop-down box to label. Failure to follow this step may keep Hiring Managers from reviewing your materials. Please be sure to complete updated 2023 forms that are attached to the job located under your Applicant Profile box (refresh browser if needed). Incomplete application packages will result in a delay of review and/or non-review. Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment. NOTE: Some positions may be represented by a union and may incur union dues.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans
