"Academic Advisor"

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The Engineering Advising Center (EAC) provides academic advising services to first-year and undeclared College of Engineering (CoE) undergraduate students and oversees several College-wide programs (Michigan Engineering Transfer Support and CoE Peer Mentor Program). The EAC's mission is to empower new undergraduate students to take ownership of their academic and personal development, connect with resources and opportunities, and transition into the Michigan Engineering community. Our team of professional staff and peer advisors works with faculty, staff, and students across the College and University to help CoE students get off to a strong start.

As an Academic Advisor, you will be the primary advisor for a cohort of first-year and undeclared CoE students. In addition to individual and group advising, you may coordinate one or more EAC-affiliated programs, plan events, participate in assessment and evaluation, build relationships with campus partners, and contribute to EAC strategic initiatives. We are looking for candidates with a creative and collaborative spirit and a deep commitment to supporting students, particularly those from underserved groups. We strive to create an office culture that promotes a healthy balance between work and life.

For more information about the EAC, visit https://advising.engin.umich.edu/

You will report to the EAC Director.

• Advise first-year and undeclared students with in-person/phone/video appointments and email on topics such as course selection and registration, major/career exploration, degree requirements, experiential learning opportunities, academic success strategies, University and College policies, and academic and personal resources
• Use advising technology to schedule appointments, review transcripts/degree audits/early warning grades, and record advising notes.
• Track the progress of specific populations (e.g., students on probation) and provide proactive advising
• Keep up to date with relevant advising practice and research
• Coordinate all aspects of one or more EAC programs or strategic initiatives
• May include the opportunity to recruit, train, and supervise student staff
• Design, promote, and implement program-related events
• Assist the EAC team with planning and executing large and small events
• Present degree requirements and support resource information to students at orientation
• May occasionally require work during nights and weekends

Minimum Requirements

• Academic Advisor Intermediate: Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of related advising or student affairs experience
• Academic Advisor Associate: Bachelor's Degree and related advising or student affairs experience
• Experience using strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and wellness.
• Ability to occasionally work irregular hours (evenings and weekends).

Depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate, this position may be filled at the Intermediate or Associate level.

• Associate level salary range: $50,000 - $54,000
• Intermediate level salary range: $56,000 - $65,000

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.