"Academic Advisor"

Adams State University is seeking a caring and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills to advise students in an academic setting. A state-supported Hispanic Serving Institution in the beautiful San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado, Adams State University offers undergraduate majors, minors and emphases as well as master's degree programs and a doctoral program. We are distinguished by caring professors, small classes, and a diverse, yet close-knit community. This environment fosters student engagement, and individual attention helps students achieve their best.

This position in the First Year Advising Center delivers academic advising (which includes intervention as deemed necessary) to admitted undergraduate students and provides support to the Director of Academic Advising.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities):

Student Advising and Support:

• Provides academic advising services to undergraduate students, including the use of intrusive advising methods, as deemed necessary, for advisees identified as not making Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Initiates retention contacts with advisees who are behind in registration for the subsequent semester
• Refer advisees to other ASU resources as needed
• Assists Director of Academic Advising in verifying majors of newly admitted students and assigning appropriate advisors

Program Coordination:

• Coordinates all major/minor/advisor assignments and changes, including communication to various departments
• Assists Director of Academic Advising in verifying majors of newly admitted students and assigning appropriate advisors

Interdepartmental Collaboration:

• Develops and coordinates relationships with various offices on campus (e.g., Registrar’s Office, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Support Services) to better serve students
• Participates in departmental and committee meetings as appropriate for supporting assigned students
• Participates on Academic SOS committee

Operational Support:

• Supervises Student Success Center kiosk ambassadors in absence of director of academic advising
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority, as federally mandated under the Clery Act.
• Other duties as assigned to support the First Year Advising Center

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 year of experience in academic advising, student services, or a related higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of degree programs and corresponding career options
• Understanding of educational requirements and advising processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with various software technology proficiency and software applications
• Strong organizational skills including an ability to multitask
• Ability to work occasional flexible hours
• Ability to work with diverse, non-traditional, and underserved student populations in a compassionate, firm and structured manner.
• Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
• Ability to perform with diplomacy, confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Bilingual, English/Spanish.
• Experience working in higher education as part of an academic team
• Experience in academic advising and/or adult counseling
• Experience with student data systems (e.g., Banner, Degree Works, Workday)
• Ability to perform above primary duties

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $42,252-$48,060 annually. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s Workday application portal.

Completed applications include the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)
• Three professional references, including phone number and email for each

Review of completed applications will begin 7/31/2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to Sean Bolton at seanbolton@adams.edu

Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service.