Coordinator of Academic Advising and Career Exploration

This position is a 12-month administrative appointment within the Division of Student Affairs. The coordinator reports to the Director of the Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center (AACE).

Salary Range: $35,000-$37,000
Start date: June 16, 2008

Requisites for position:
• Master’s degree in related field is required
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge related to advising and career resources
• Strong skills in the following areas:
Communication (both written and oral)
Advisement
Career exploration
• A teamwork approach that allows for growth, creativity and an environment that is pleasant for all constituents (faculty, staff, students, etc.)

Core responsibilities include:
Serve the academic advising program in a manner that is reflective of the academic advising mission at Fort Hays State University

Undecided student advisement (.5 FTE)
• Coordinate undecided student advisement
• Monitor and evaluate the academic progress of undecided students
• Refer students to appropriate resources
• Meet with prospective undecided students and parents
• Provide programming for retention of undecided students
• Participate in university wide assessment of academic advising
• Provide assistance to walk-in students

Career exploration (.5 FTE)
• Administer and interpret computer-based vocational assessment and career exploration programs
• Teach EAC 100 Career Planning and Development each fall and spring
• Provide major and career exploration
• Maintain the career resource library both hardcopy and online
• Workshops for students regarding career resources available
• Develop and implement faculty advisor development regarding career information
• Provide assessment of career resources

Secondary responsibilities include:
• Attend Scholarship Recognition Programs
• Meet with each academic department on an annual basis regarding career information
• Provide and keep current the content for undecided and career exploration web and hardcopy information
• Contribute to the development of the Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center through campus committee involvement and training activities
• Work with director to develop and provide assistance to faculty, staff, practicum, intern and graduate assistants
• Other duties as assigned

Committee work:
• Active involvement on a minimum of one committee each year

Service in professional organizations:
• Expected to participate and be involved with professional organizations.

Other opportunities available to coordinator:
• Teach EAC 100 Career Planning and Development online (1 credit hour course)
• Teach EAC 103 Succeeding in College (3 credit hour course)

Application and Credentials:

Priority will be given to applications received by May 8, 2008. For additional information about AACE, visit our website at http://www.fhsu.edu/aace. Preference will be given to completed applications received on or before May 8, 2008.
To apply for the position, mail letter of application, vita, the telephone numbers of three professional references, and any additional supporting materials to:
Craig Karlin, Chair
AACE Coordinator Search
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099
ckarlin@fhsu.edu

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, age, disability, Vietnam era veteran status or special disabled veteran status in its programs and activities. The director of affirmative action, coordinator of Title IX, Title VI, Section 504 and ADA regulations, may be contacted at 600 Park Street, Hays, Kansas 67601-4099, 785-628-4033.