BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY Student Servi ces Advisor for Adult, Gradua te, and Online Programs Belhaven University is an innovative and academically progressive institution built on the timeless principles of scholarship, service, and biblical truth. Since its founding, Belhaven University has sought to fulfill the mission expressed in its motto: "t o serve, not to be served." “Our Standard is Christ” is the identifier of Belhaven University because as an institution we are committed to honoring the Lord in all we do. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, we are one of America’s most innovative and faste st growing private schools, serving nearly 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students. This includes the 940 traditional students in Jackson. Belhaven University was an early innovator in accelerated adult education, and have equally led the way among Chris tian schools in establishing robust online degree programs. Description of Position The Student Services Advisor supports the administ ration of serv ices needed so online students can persist to gradu ation and supports t he director in managing the St udent Services Team. Responsibilities • Counsels adult, graduate, and o nline students on all facets of the program and encourages them to persist to graduation • Assist s students with inquiries or refer them to appropriate office/person • Keep s open ti mely channels of comm unica tion with students concerning policies, procedures, and any changes in schedule • Assist s students on the use of Blaze Net and C anvas • Maintain s student enrollment records and degree completion planning and registration • Work s with faculty to assure that g rades and attendance are reported in a ti mely manner; counsel s students on attendance via phone and process es attendance records • Prepare s new student Orientation and cur rent student infor mation sessions • Produce s and distribute s spreadsheets and reports on new student information, enrollment , and retention • Review s website , catalog, and s tudent handbook regularly for revisions/updates • Develo ps in-depth understanding of Adult, Graduate, and Online Student Services Handbook • Process es Course Withdrawals, Pr ogram Withdrawals, no starts, drops, Program changes, Concurrent Entry approval and other related responsibilities according to Belhaven policy • Develop s in-depth understanding of Student Service procedural manual for Adult, Graduate, and Online Student Services • Participate s in staff meetings and oth er com mittee meetings as needed This announcement covers most of the significant duties performed by the position, but does not include other work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position. Qualifications • The successful candidate must articulate a Chr istian worldview in one’s area of service and must fully support the University Vision, Mission and Statement of Faith. https://www.belhaven.edu/about/mission/ • A bachelor’s degree is required . Master ’s is pre ferred • Preference will be given to candidates who have graduated from or have worked at a Christian co llege or organization. • The candidate must possess both verbal and organizational skills and exude an affable demeanor with the willingness to engage the public and academic communities on behalf of the University. • Experience in college admission, marketing , or counseling is desired but not necessary if the candidate possesses strong communication skills and is task -oriented. Employment at Belhaven University is contingent upon the results of an in dependent background check. Application Process To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received. Complete application packet will include the following: • Letter of Intent; including explanation of how your prior experience fulfills above responsibilities and qualifications • Resume • Reference list with contact information (including Senior Pastor) • Please prepare a brief account (no more than 750 words) of your spiritual pilgrimage including the time and circumstances surrounding your becoming a believer in Christ and your current relationship with Christ. Please click on this link https://www.belhaven.edu/pdfs/employment/letter -of-employment -commitment.pdf to review Belhaven University’s C ommitment Statement including our employee expectations. Should you receive a job offer you will be asked to sign accepting this commitment. Only applicants who submit all required items will be consi dered. Email complete application packet to: Catina Tate Director of Student Services ctate@belhaven.edu
