Advisor/Advanced Advisor - Jones College of Business

Job Title

Advisor/Advanced Advisor - Jones College of Business

Department

Dean College Of Business

Salary

$42,114 - $57,520; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Advisors in the Jones College of Business (COB) will provide guidance to students in the major and minor programs associated with the departments of Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics and Finance, Management, and Marketing. Applicants with Master of Science degrees Guidance, Master of Business Administration degrees, or master's degrees in other business disciplines are likely to be most successful in this role. The college Advisors will work with the following groups of students: Traditional Students, Prescribed Students, Academic Focus Students, Transfer Students and Traditional Students Meta Major as defined herein. Traditional Advisors will work with students from the point of matriculation to graduation. The primary role of a traditional Advisor is to provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students. The traditional Advisor will monitor student progression and intervene as necessary to ensure students stay on track for graduation. The traditional Advisor is responsible for the retention of the students assigned to them and will have regular contact with the students to ensure they are aware of available interventions that could help the student succeed. This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate student records using internal student tracking software to support the retention strategies and evaluate student progress and satisfaction. The Advisor will perform related tasks and special projects as assigned.

The Advanced Academic Advisor builds upon the foundational role of the Academic Advisor, offering deeper expertise in academic planning, student engagement, and retention strategies. This position focuses on providing enhanced advising services to specialized student populations, including transfer students, at-risk students, and those in specific academic disciplines. The Advanced Advisor works closely with faculty and administrative staff to ensure that students meet academic goals and are on track for graduation. The role also includes involvement in professional development and special projects that contribute to the overall success of the advising center. Perform related tasks and special projects as assigned. Note: a flexible work schedule is required to accommodate student requests for advising after traditional work hours.

Required Education

Advisor: Earned Master's degree at time of application. MS in Guidance, Education, MBA or other business discipline preferred. Note: A Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree.
Advanced Advisor: Master’s degree (earned by start date) in a related field is required.

Required Related Experience

Advisor: No experience required with a Master's degree.
Advanced Advisor: Minimum of two years of experience in the role of academic advisor or student support.

Desirable Related Experience

Preference given to candidates with master's degrees (MS in Guidance, Education, MBA or other business discipline). Two (2) years' progressively responsible experience working with college students or young adults in an advising or career services counseling area in a college or university setting preferred. Demonstrated success with academic intervention practices. Peer mentoring/experience working with freshmen. Familiarity with AACSB/SACS accreditation standards preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

Special Instruction to Applicants 

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a statement of their advising philosophy at the time of the interview.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.