Academic Advisor I Or II (Multiple Positions)

Position Summary

The College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at MSU Denver invites applications for Academic Advisors, either at the Academic Advisor I or Academic Advisor II level. We anticipate hiring several candidates from this posting.

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