Academic Advisor
Department of Food, Bioprocessing and
Nutrition Sciences
Position Announcement
Position: Professional Academic Advisor position that
will work in conjunction with the undergraduate coordinators for Food,
Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences. The advisor will assist students
successfully transition into the university and make progress toward their
education goals and graduation. Advisors are part of the educational process,
providing academic information and guidance to help students understand
curricula, policies, and procedures. Academic advising is a collaborative
teaching relationship among academic advisors, students, faculty, and the
university community
Appointment: 100% Academic Programs, 12-month, fulltime
Position Available: October 1, 2008
Responsibilities: Advise
students majoring in food, bioprocessing, or nutrition sciences.
Monitor
and maintain undergraduate student records and databases in accordance with
department and university records retention procedures. Coordinate requests for
information and departmental visits from prospective undergraduate food,
bioprocessing, and nutrition science students. Advise students and faculty on
undergraduate process and procedures. Establish, coordinate, and
maintain a faculty-undergraduate mentoring program. Coordinate department
orientation for new and transfer undergraduate students. Support the department's recruitment initiative. Support
the responsibilities of the department's undergraduate coordinators. Serve on departmental
committees as appointed.
Qualifications: A bachelor's
degree in a science-related discipline is required with a degree in food,
bioprocessing, and/or nutrition science preferred. An advanced degree in a
related field would be a benefit as would experience working with high school
students. Candidates must possess superior verbal, written, and interpersonal
skills, attentiveness to details, organizational skills, and ability to work
efficiently and take initiative. The ability to consistently demonstrate a high
degree of professionalism, work with students in a positive and supportive
manner, interact with the university community, and demonstrate a
service-oriented attitude are all required for this position. Advisors are
required to maintain student files consisting of official and confidential
matters with strict attention to detail. Candidate should have the appropriate
computer literacy and technology skills with an ability to understand and learn
new on-line programs.
Application Procedure: The
application must be submitted on-line at https://jobs.ncsu.edu or quick link. Applicants must attach a letter of
application, resume, statement of their academic advising philosophy, and
contact information for three references. Questions may be directed to Dr.
Brian Farkas, Search Committee Chair, email:
brian_farkas@ncsu.edu.
Review of applications will begin September 22, 2008,
and continue until an acceptable candidate is identified.