Clemson University Hiring for Academic Advisor – Graphic Communications Department at Clemson, SC Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, designs, implements, and oversees a variety of professional and administrative duties and responsibilities relative to the instructional programs in Graphic Communication with minimal supervision. Schedules courses and provides support for the department’s faculty, staff, and operations. Performs other duties as required.

JOB DUTIES:

30% – Essential – Enrollment/Registration/Room Coordination:
Manages all departmental data within the online registration system (iRoar). Develops the schedule for course offerings and classrooms each semester. Coordinates with faculty on course schedules and with other departments for classroom usage needs. Enters and updates all courses and instructor assignments for the department in the registration system. Ensures data in the registration system is accurate and up-to-date. Resolves scheduling conflicts or issues, such as class size exceeding capacity, adding sections, etc. during the registration period. Provides enrollment data and other reports, as needed.

25% – Essential – Academic Advising:
Serves as primary academic advisor for all freshmen, internal transfers, and students in probationary status. Counsels students in course requirements, careers, internships, registration, planning, and scholarships. Assists students with preparing class schedules and registration. Checks requirements for internal transfers. Maintains student advising records. Serves on college Academic Advising Committee. Serves as advising coordinator by assigning students to faculty advisors, entering advisor updates in the system, and developing advising resources (course requirements, prerequisites, minors, software training). Provides advising and faculty load reports. Processes advisor changes & student change forms.

25% – Essential – Orientation Coordination, Recruitment, and Event Planning:
Implements orientation sessions to introduce incoming students to the Graphic Communication program and explain curriculum and departmental expectations. Prepares and updates orientation materials. Plans and conducts tours with prospective students and families. Represents the department at all recruitment events. Develops and updates promotional materials. Assists with planning and coordinating other departmental events.

10% – Essential – Departmental Administration:
Plans and coordinates student and faculty travel for conferences and other events, such as flight arrangements and accommodations. Manages departmental purchase card. Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment. Serves as back-up for the departmental Administrative Assistant and covers basic financial operations, as needed, in the absence of the Administrative Assistant. Hires, trains, and supervises student employee.

10% – Essential – Employer and Alumni Relations:
Maintains and updates the departmental database of corporate partners that support the program by hiring graduating students. Serves as point of contact for external companies seeking graduating students for employment placements. Represents the program, answers questions for potential employers, and assists with job postings on Clemson systems targeting Graphic Communication students. Maintains database of alumni and other individuals who support the department for targeted communications and engagement opportunities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s Degree and experience in student services programs

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Preference given to applicants with background related to Graphic Communication and experience in student services programs in a higher education setting or experience with Banner software

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge – Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only – Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

Walk or move about
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No work conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5; Expected Salary Range: $ 37,900 – $ 48,850

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

March 10, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email [email protected] upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.