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# Academic AdvisorWake Forest, NC 27587Start Date 09/15/2026## OverviewPosition TypePart Time## Description**Academic Advisor Job Description****Title**: Academic Advisor**Department:** Academic Advising**Division:** Academic Administration**Supervisor:** Academic Advising Coordinator**Status:** Part Time (29 hrs/week)**Pay**: $11.33**Hours of Operation**: M-Th. 8:00am-5:00pm; F. 8:00am-4:00pm* Possible to extend hours later into the evening and on Saturdays.**Purpose of the Job**The Academic Advisor assists the Academic Advising Team and the Academic Advising. Coordinator in serving Southeastern students through Academic Advising and Coaching. The advisor assists students with degree planning to ensure our students successfully complete their program at Southeastern and Judson in a timely manner.**Essential Functions and Responsibilities*** Assist in the course registration process at Southeastern Seminary and Judson College.* Advise students on academic plans, degree planning, course selection, and changing degree.* Coach students with student success tips to help them achieve academic goals (i.e., study habits, note-taking skills, time-management skills, etc.).* Work to position students to meet requirements for graduation within appropriate periods of time while preparing them to meet future goals.* Provide academic information to faculty, students, and other administrative offices as requested.* Serve as contact for general emails and phone calls.* Keep records of student interactions.* Connect students with other resources, as needed (e.g., Writing Center, Library, etc.).* Work alongside and learn from student resources and services (e.g., Writing Center, Library, etc.).* Additional tasks to assist the Office of Academic Administration.**Knowledge and Skills*** Excellent interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)* Team Player* Knowledge of the degree programs, course scheduling, and course offerings at Southeastern.* Basic knowledge of the admissions process and how this relates to incoming and prospective students.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, etc.)* Ability to learn student information management systems (Colleague, Slate, etc.)* Ability to prioritize tasks and organize an efficient system of completing tasks* Ability to communicate with Faculty and Students on issues relevant to Academic Advising**Exposure to Confidential Information*** Yes**Fiscal Responsibilities*** None**Supervisory Responsibilities*** None**Physical Demands*** Normal fitness for general office duties**Working Conditions and Environment*** Ability to take classes at the institution with prior scheduling approval by the Academic Advising Coordinator**Qualifications*** Preferably, students who have already completed a degree at Southeastern, or have been a student at Southeastern for at least two years.* Track record of academic success and accomplishment.* Preference for successful experience in the area of higher education.* Ability to work up to 29 hours a week. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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