academic advisor

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Wayland Baptist University

A typical day at work varied. As a resident assistant, I would sit in the lobby during lobby hours and assist students as needed. In Housing, I filed paperwork, made repairs to dorm items such as vacuum cleaners, and moved furniture as needed. With the School of Languages and Literature, I graded any assignments that professors gave me, assisted professors in any way possible, and ran school related errands for them. With the recreation team, I traveled to different camps and had played various games with students. As a part of the summer work crew, I helped with upkeep of the university in ways such as mowing, picking up trash, and other landscape related activities. I learned quite a bit. I learned how to best handle a variety of situations. The management was fantastic. Everything was delegated fairly and the instructions were almost always clear. Overall, my co-workers were pretty great to work with. There were a few here and there that made work a little difficult but nothing that was too extreme. The hardest part was knowing that regardless of how well you did your job, there was no chance for advancement or pay raise in most of these positions. The most enjoyable part was making connections and working for a great university.

One of the few institutions interested in giving me a chance to propose and teach new online courses, Wayland Baptist University welcomed me with open arms and put me to work right away. 

Management has always been very supportive and approachable. 

However, part-time instructors are limited to two classes per 11-week term. During the three years I've worked there, enrollments have been consistently low, though the class minimum size (for full pay) is a generous 5-6 students. My largest class had 8 students, while my smallest were 1:1 tutorial sessions, essentially. 

Students are adult undergrad and graduate students, generally serious, with at least half active-duty military, reservists, or veterans drawn to the convenience of online programs. I've had students from all over the U.S. and overseas, ranging from Guam to Oman.

On the other hand, pay is very low, with no raise yet. You cannot depend on this job and full enrollments, at least in my field of foreign-language teaching. Part of the problem is that my courses are mostly taken for elective credit.

As an Admissions/Academic Advisor, I  provided personal assistance to students regarding degree plan and program requirements. Analyzed information provided by students to evaluate and help students choose the best academic program option. Communicated with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. Provided guidance and expert advice on degree plans and policies and procedures to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process related topics. In addition, I also served as an Administartive Assistant and was responsible for greeting and assisting students, faculty, and staff members. Screened and directed a high volume of external and internal communications to the appropriate department, including mail and email. I also completed credit card and expense reports, handled invoices, and assisted with data entry.

Most classes are taught from 6-10 in the evenings
A lot of great people who care about the students
Management is overall great however small things like classroom access during holiday classes and communications with the large adjunct teaching staff could use some improvement (small things in comparison to the great things the staff and supervision does to keep Wayland a class institution that is a tremendous value for anyone looking for an education that will pay life-long dividends.

I enjoy teaching at Wayland very much with great fellow staff members among the other teachers and support staff

As with any teaching position, the best part is to see the growth and enjoyment in the lives of the student body. Wayland is blessed with some of the best students that are for the most part truly committed to their educational pursuits which makes the job of the teacher very satisfying.

Wayland Baptist University overall is a great organization with a workforce dedicated to education and students. It has a main campus in Texas and various external campuses around the U.S. to include Alaska and Hawaii. Although it is committed to its mission the external campuses have their own cultures. Some of these are great while others could use a little more attention. Sometimes there is quite a bit of tension below the surface as communication can hold much double and implied meanings. At the location I worked at there was a double standard for employees where some were shown favoritism. It is a great place to work due to the faculty and students, so as long as an individual is strong he/she can succeed. Opportunities for advancement are next to impossible though.

When I used to go to work a typical day at it was to get there, and see if there is anything to do or help at the Admissions Office. Sit on my desk and start putting information of international students on the Data of the school, receive emails and phone calls from different international students that needed help on applying to the school. I learned different things like having responsibility on what I was doing, responsibility of being there on time and I learned how to manage different problems with calm and trying to take the best decision possible plus many new things that I learned on the computer. My co-workers was the part that I would enjoy the most, they were very nice and pretty respectful with everyone, we used to meet and eat something once a week.

Wayland Baptist University was a wonderful working environment!  Since I attended college here, I was able to interact with several of my fellow students.  I was also good friends with my supervisor as well so it was easy for me to make connections at this workplace.  Being a bus boy at Pete's Place, the duties were very simple.  I just made sure the tables were clean and that students there were not getting out of control.  While working here I learned that I can really help others just by doing simple tasks.  It also taught how to deal with difficult situations properly and how to manage my time better.  I would definitely recommend this job for anyone who wants to work here!

A typical day at work is very quiet but rewarding because I am able to help others.  I have learned many things about working within the higher education arena such as how to be a team player and to be flexible within my job duties.  My co-workers make my day more enjoyable because of their can do attitude and willingness to help one another. We have a solid management team with the good of the organization in mind as well as employee morale and wellness.   The hardest part of my job is to be sure that I maintain my records for state accreditation.  The most enjoyable part of my job is being a part of seeing our students succeed at earning their degrees and earning their certification.

A typical day at work consists of arriving at 8am and working until 5pm.  During the day you maintain student records such as their transcripts and degree plans.  Contact is maintained with student's advisors via email and telephone.  Most of the co-workers are easy to work with and nice.  The hardest part of the job is waiting for advisors to get preliminary degree plans completed and corrected for the students.  The most enjoyable part of the job are the people you work with and the monthly birthday parties.

What is the best part of working at the company?
  They were all caring and wonderful people. It was one of the best places to have worked over my lifetime of employment. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There was never any stress.  Everyone worked hard because we wanted to

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture was wonderful. They all cared about the students and helping them.


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Always nice working conditions, and I had everything I needed

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Academic advisor 1 salary reported	$31,000 per year
Financial advisor 1 salary reported	$25,000 per year
Education specialist 1 salary reported	$42,500 per year
Administrative assistant 1 salary reported	$15.50 per hour
Adjunct professor 1 salary reported	$21.00 per hour

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