Academic Advisor: Human Behavior, Education, and Justice MAP

Hiring Department

The Division of Student Success at UMKC is looking for an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to join our Roo Advising Team of professional staff advisors.

Roo Advising is UMKC's centralized advising model. Roo Advising is a proactive, personalized, and comprehensive advising experience designed to ensure students understand the requirements for their chosen degree programs and have a clear path to graduation.

Roo Advising is comprised of five (5) Major Academic Paths (MAP): ... (lists omitted for brevity)

Job Description

The successful applicant will prioritize the advisor-student relationship and will work proactively to provide guidance and support for students to make informed choices to reach their goals and complete their degree with maximum efficiency and success. This hire is specifically for the Human Behavior, Education & Justice MAP.

Description of Duties

• Develop an advising relationship that supports student's interests, experience, values, skills, and career aspirations
• Manage a caseload assignment of up to 350 students
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Shift

The Academic Advisor must be available for drop-in advising and scheduled individual and/or group advising appointments. ... The position is primarily in-person.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred. 1 - 3 years of experience in student services and/or academic advising desirable.