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North Carolina Wesleyan University is a four-year, Liberal Arts University located in Rocky Mount, NC. We are inviting applications for a full-time Graduate Advisor/Designated School Official for our Adult & Professional Studies Department. The position will be located in Rocky Mount, NC and/or remote work as a possibility.

Summary: Advises executive graduate students on all academic-related areas including, but not limited to, schedule; course planning; institutional policies; academic resources. Ensures compliance with federal regulations governing international students studying on a Visa, serving as institutional DSO representative. Assist in the development of institutional processes; full advisement of prospective and current students; have strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interface well with the public; assist with recruitment and admission efforts as assigned by the Administration. Collection and presentation of data related to executive graduate student enrollment.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Advising:

• Advise and counsel executive graduate students on academic policies and processes, including program requirements, degree completion, academic planning, satisfactory academic progress, academic resources, residency requirements etc.
• Process registrations, student drops, financial aid paperwork, etc.
• Audit files to ensure accurate tracking of credits completed.
• Follow up with advisees on first week drops, complete drop forms.
• Relationship building with students through telephone, email, and face-to-face communication.
• Schedule and meet regularly with advisees.
• Maintain precise, detailed records of all assigned students from orientation to graduation by utilizing current college systems.
• Provide counseling for students working with difficult courses or life challenges that may interrupt degree completion.
• Transfer necessary documents and effectively community with other college departments.
• Assist in identifying issues, challenges and barriers to student success and research potential solutions.

DSO:

• Support international students in the areas of compliance, regulations, and application processes.
• Advise visa students on their specific goals, benefits and restrictions.
• Work closely with Director of International Student Services to ensure compliance and provide support for executive graduate international students.
• Advocate for, serve and support international graduate students as needs arise.
• Collaborate with campus departments concerning international student needs.
• Assist with the scheduling, hotel & travel accommodations and day-to-day tasks related to residency weekends.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Director of ISS.
• Participate in monthly trainings with ISS staff.
• Maintain all reports/records/registration and application processes for graduate F-1 internationals.

Other:

• Assist administration with various advising and operational projects, as assigned.
• Participate in team training, meetings, etc.
• Travel in local/neighboring communities and to NCWC locations.
• Assist in recruiting activities, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Experience with and a passion for directly serving students in the higher education setting
• Awareness of evolving global perspectives and intercultural sensitivity
• Ability to organize and multi-task responsibilities, maintain flexibility, communicate effectively, build and maintain relationships
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including limited nights and weekends
• NC Driver’s License
• Previous experience with F-1 visa students preferred

To apply please to go the North Carolina Wesleyan University website to download a Staff Application form. Please send completed application form, cover letter, resume, and names and phone numbers of 3 references to North Carolina Wesleyan University. Anticipated start date will be April 1, 2025 or sooner.

ATTN: Katie Farrell kfarrell@ncwu.edu No phone calls