Academic Advisor and Recruiter, Division of Online & Strategic Learning

Academic Advisor and Recruiter

Division of Online and Strategic Learning

Ball State University

Ball State University is accepting applications for the Professional position of Academic Advisor and Recruiter in the Division of Online and Strategic Learning.

As a Division within Academic Affairs, we provide student services and administrative support to faculty and staff for the delivery of online, blended, and distance education.

Ball State’s online programs routinely rank among the best in the nation. Our graduate degrees in education, business administration, and nursing—as well as our bachelor’s programs, overall—have earned top spots among online programs by U.S. News & World Report.

This position is a full-time fiscal year contract position.

Major responsibilities: Act as recruiter & academic advisor for assigned online academic programs, guide prospective students through the admissions process; provide support for students to interpret, understand, and meet academic requirements specific to their designated program of study; support and leverage student recruitment activities for the purpose of meeting the program and Division of Online and Strategic Learning enrollment goals.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree.

One year of relevant experience (for example, teaching, counseling, advising, or student-related program administration).

Preferred qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills; high degree of commitment to customer service; strong focus on detail and task completion; highly organized with good analytical skills; demonstrated competency in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, email and Internet applications; ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting; ability to work with faculty, administration, and students; sensitivity to the needs of a diverse and non-traditional student population; interpersonal/human relations skills; ability to encourage and empower students to make their own decisions; ability to act as an advocate for both the student and the university; ability to identify students’ needs for support services in order to make appropriate recommendations; ability to maintain confidentiality; direct experience assisting college-level students; additional years of related experience; web and telephone conferencing experience; and customer/student recruitment experience.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Apply on-line at http://bsu.peopleadmin.com. Include the following documents with your application: Resume, cover letter, and master’s transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted through February 21, 2018.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 21,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of seven academic colleges that offer 187 undergraduate programs, 84 master’s programs, and 16 doctoral programs.

Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all. The university offers an excellent benefits package, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.

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