ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

The role of the Advisor is proactive and the process of advising requires the following objectives to be met to best serve assigned students:

Advisors who possess the following characteristics are most successful with students:

• Interested in advising.

• Demonstrates a concerned and caring attitude toward advisees.

• Exhibits effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Frequent contact with advisees.

• Proactive behavior with advisees.

• Knowledgeable of institutional regulations, policies, offerings, and procedures.

• Monitors students’ progress.

• Uses appropriate information resources and refers when necessary.

• Engages in developmental advising versus simply course scheduling.

Required Skills:

• Detailed oriented and strong organizational skills.

• Excellent communicator and strong presentation skills.

• Strong people skills with a clear understanding of how to provide excellent customer service.

• Strong time management skills are needed to handle the multiple tasks required in successful student advising and project management.

Required Training Modules:

• Training with Academic Departments in your advising cluster.

• Software training as needed.

• Banner and Degree Works training as needed.

• Slate training as needed.

• Regular advising team meetings to keep up-to-date on program and catalog changes.

• Professional growth seminars or conferences for academic advising professionals.

• Strong voice to endure extended periods of communication.

• Ability to endure long periods of sitting, standing, and walking.

• Ability to travel.

• Handle stress well.

• Other requirements: Each advisor must have their own cell phone.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.