Doctoral Student Advisor - Job at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC

Doctoral Student Advisor

Boone, NC

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Position Title	Doctoral Student Advisor
Working Location (City, State)	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	096141
Department	College of Education - 260000
Description of University	Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Earned MA degree in education, counseling, or related field At least 5 years of professional experience in education Experience with graduate programs for adult professionals Demonstrated high level of professional communication skills
License/Certification Required	NA
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with student advising in a higher education setting Experience with professional development for educators Experience with development of informational materials Demonstrated capacity to manage and analyze student/program data Experience in supporting under-represented graduate students Understanding of range of approaches to educational research Familiarity with doctoral education, particularly in an online setting
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership is designed for educational leaders in public schools, community colleges, universities, and community settings. Housed in the Leadership and Educational Studies Department of the Reich College of Education, the program's objective is to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to act as agents of positive change in their organizations and communities. We encourage critical thinking, analytic rigor, and creative collaboration to address the complex and interlocking challenges of our time. The Doctoral Student Advisor will serve as an integral member of the Doctoral Program and have responsibility for supporting doctoral students in their progress through the EdD program coursework. The Advisor will play a key role in orienting students to the doctoral program and providing academic advising as students move through the coursework phase of the program. The Advisor will monitor student progress through the program and take leadership in managing course registration processes and students' academic information. The Advisor will collaborate with faculty across the concentration areas of the EdD program to support student success and retention. The Advisor will also enrich the base of support resources available to students and assist in building professional and collegial connections across doctoral cohorts. The Advisor will report to the Director of the Doctoral Program. Specific duties and responsibilities will include: Plan and implement orientation for incoming EdD students Guide students' progression through doctoral coursework Analyze data regarding students' academic progress and degree completion Actively plan and conduct regular "check-in" listening/advising sessions Engage in outreach for students needing intensive individualized support Provide formative feedback on students' development as scholarly practitioners attuned to individual career goals Gather, create, and disseminate student support and professional enrichment resources Provide registration guidance and monitor student course registration Consult regularly with concentration-based program directors/liaisons to ensure holistic student support across the EdD program Coordinate community-building events for doctoral students Support doctoral program recruitment and engagement Collaborate with the doctoral program team on program activities Serve as an active member of the Doctoral Consultative Committee
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	Commensurate with experience
Physical Demands of Position	NA

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	06/14/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	07/01/2024
Proposed Date of Hire	08/15/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach the required documents: Cover Letter Resume/CV List of 3 professional references with Contact Information Statement of advising philosophy
Search Chair Name	Vachel Miller
Search Chair Email	millervw@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46639
Posting Number	201501456P

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Job Summary

Company

Appalachian State University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

Work Hours (i.e. shift)

Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:00 pm

Required Experience

5+ years