Academic Advisor I Or Ii (2 Positions)
Position Summary
The College of Business at MSU Denver invites applications for Academic Advisors, either at the Academic Advisor I or Academic Advisor II level. The Academic Advisor I at MSU Denver is primarily responsible for advising a caseload of students on degree requirements and providing long-term degree planning. Academic advisors help students develop educational goals and define a career path, through use of a variety of advising approaches and tools. Further, they monitor student progress, making targeted outreach to students to address potential obstacles in retention and graduation. Academic advisors also participate in University-wide and unit-specific advising initiatives.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the Academic Advisor II at MSU Denver works with advising leadership, immediate supervisors, and faculty and/or staff where appropriate, to understand advising and retention data and student success implementation strategies. Assisting with and/or participating in recruiting events may also be required.
Responsibilities
Provide Advising Services to Students
- Conduct advising sessions with students, assist with course selection, scheduling and registration questions using advising-based technology
- Utilize knowledge of curriculum to help students with long-term degree planning
- Prepare and maintain advising documentation in the current student success/customer management system
- Refer students to appropriate University resources
- Provide basic information related to career planning, financial literacy, admissions and other applicable information related to student needs
- Teach students about electronic advising and registration tools and how to best utilize them for success (e.g., Degree Progress Reports, Student Hub, Student Success Collaborative suite, etc.)
- Participates in New Student Orientation sessions and Registration events.
- Participation in recruiting events may be required
Monitor Progress and Retention of Assigned Students
- Utilize advising-based systems to track and engage assigned students who are at-risk of not being retained (Early Alert)
- Deliver appropriate student-centered outreach
- Participate in retention initiatives
Professional Development
- Begin or continue building knowledge of advising techniques and approaches
- Participate in university-wide and unit specific advising professional development opportunities (e.g., Advising retreats, NACADA webinars, conferences, etc.)
- Serve on committees, councils, taskforces, etc. where appropriate
Other Duties as Assigned
Unlock this job opportunity
View more options below
View full job details
See the complete job description, requirements, and application process
