Type of Position: Staff - Full Time
Department: College of Liberal Arts
Appointment Length: July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?: Yes
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours: NA
F.T.E.: 1.00
Grant Funded Position?: No
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Fairmont State University is seeking an organized, student-focused Academic Advisor for Recruitment to support the College of Liberal Arts. This position plays an important role in welcoming new students, supporting recruitment and onboarding efforts, coordinating new student orientation, and providing academic advising and registration assistance. Working collaboratively with faculty, Admissions, and campus partners, the Academic Advisor for Recruitment will help students navigate university processes, understand academic policies, and successfully transition into their college experience. The ideal candidate is committed to student success, relationship-building, and supporting enrollment and retention initiatives.
Position Description
Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and in close collaboration with the Academic Advisor for Retention, the Academic Advisor for Recruitment will serve as the key point of contact for recruitment and onboarding of new students for the College of Liberal Arts.
Administrative and Operational Support
Master's Degree, preferably in Higher Education or related field
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid Driver's License
Minimum Required Qualifications
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: ASAP
Job Close Date: 11/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/12092
Department: College of Liberal Arts
Appointment Length: July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?: Yes
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours: NA
F.T.E.: 1.00
Grant Funded Position?: No
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Fairmont State University is seeking an organized, student-focused Academic Advisor for Recruitment to support the College of Liberal Arts. This position plays an important role in welcoming new students, supporting recruitment and onboarding efforts, coordinating new student orientation, and providing academic advising and registration assistance. Working collaboratively with faculty, Admissions, and campus partners, the Academic Advisor for Recruitment will help students navigate university processes, understand academic policies, and successfully transition into their college experience. The ideal candidate is committed to student success, relationship-building, and supporting enrollment and retention initiatives.
Position Description
Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and in close collaboration with the Academic Advisor for Retention, the Academic Advisor for Recruitment will serve as the key point of contact for recruitment and onboarding of new students for the College of Liberal Arts.
Administrative and Operational Support
- Admissions Team Liaison (working with Admissions and Welcome Center) to ensure excellent on-boarding experience and service for new students
- Attends on-campus recruitment events such as Day on Campus and Maroon and White Day
- Travels to designated off-campus recruitments events
- Assist with advising and registration of Dual Enrollment students
- Oversee designing, ordering, and maintaining college wide and program specific recruitment and materials and resources
- Create and maintain Dual Enrollment communication plan for students and faculty
- Maintain strong working relationships with various departments across campus
- Provide general support for enrollment, retention, and engagement efforts within College of Liberal Arts
- Assist with processing advising forms for students
- Main point of contact for all new students to College of Liberal Arts
- Planning and executing New Student Orientations including academic presentation and registration process
- Advise all new students for the college each term and assist students in registering for classes through individual advising appointments and group registration sessions
- Serve as backup advisor for all faculty advisors in the College of Liberal Arts in times of need (Summer break, Orientations, Faculty out of office, and peak registration times)
- Informs students of academic policies and procedures for class registration, degree requirements, course replacement/withdraw, and academic warning/probation/suspension
- Other duties as assigned
Master's Degree, preferably in Higher Education or related field
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid Driver's License
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience working in Academic Affairs
- Experience in Degreeworks, Slate, and Banner
- At least one (1) year of experience in academic advising, counseling, or student support services
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: ASAP
Job Close Date: 11/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/12092
