CAPS Academic Advisor 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service. Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional-age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service. 

The University seeks a full-time, 37.5 hours a week, 12-month, CAPS Academic Advisor for the College of Adult and Professional Studies programs. This is a remote position requiring several days on campus per year for training and event support. A more hybrid option is possible if preferred. The position reports to the Associate Registrar for the College of Adult and Professional Studies and is available immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate. A full complement of benefits is provided including a health care plan, retirement plan, and tuition assistance (for self and dependents). The candidate will also receive generous holidays, and vacation and sick days earned on an accrual basis.

Responsibilities for this position include: 

• Act as a liaison for students, helping to resolve issues, concerns, or to connect them with the right people to address their needs.
• Extensive use of CRM and Student Information System software.
• Evaluate incoming transcripts, enter and equate transfer courses into the SIS, and register students for courses in select CAPS programs.
• Work with both CAPS Enrollment and Student Financial Services personnel to facilitate new student entry into CAPS programs.
• Advise and process students through all phases of enrollment: schedule changes, program withdrawals and degree completion.  
• Effectively communicate with students via email and phone.
• Maintain accurate electronic and written student records.
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Process enrollment verifications and grade reports for CAPS students as needed.
• Participate in commencement activities.
• Assist with additional registration activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations for the successful candidate:

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
• High School degree required. Associate degree and 2-3 years of administrative work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a remote team environment with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to work efficiently within Microsoft Office.
• Experience with mainframe database (preferably Ellucian Colleague); 
• Results-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Detail-oriented with sound organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

To be considered for this position, please email a resume to mvnu.recruiting@mvnu.edu and complete the application, found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs/application . Applicants submitting materials via email should attach either a Microsoft Word or .PDF File. Alternatively, materials can be mailed to: 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University 

Human Resources 

800 Martinsburg Road 

Mount Vernon, OH 43050 

Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with this position. A background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service in administering its employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, the University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs/practices in making employment decisions and does so to achieve its mission. The University requires as a condition of employment that all employees subscribe to standards of the Church of the Nazarene and conduct their lives in accordance therewith.