"Professional Academic Advisor"

The College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) Student Support & Advising Services (SSAS) unit is committed to building collaborative, student-centered relationships that support achievement of academic success, promote personal and professional development, and foster a sense of community. CEAS academic advisors educate the whole student through a developmental, student-focused approach. Advisors are charged with developing and implementing advising strategies and interventions to enhance the performance and persistence of students, along with contributing to the development of student learning outcomes and assessment.

The Professional Academic Advisor position manages an assigned caseload of undergraduate students and is responsible for proactive and responsive outreach, interventions, and communication to these students. The position assists students in making informed decisions about a choice of major; advises students about the nature and content of the curricula and subject areas; helps students to assess their interests, values, and academic skills and to understand these in relation to major choice and potential future career/graduate school options; teaches students how to navigate university systems, academic processes and policies at CU Boulder; helps students to become contributing members of the CU community; and prepares students to take responsibility for making their own decisions about courses, academic programs, and long-term plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising students regarding academic requirements and options for completing them, staying current on changing curricula, rules, and policies.
• Providing resources and knowledge of advising standards.
• Offering a student-focused developmental approach, including career goal impacts on academic decisions.
• Developing trusting relationships and serving as the primary contact for academic questions.
• Working with students from onboarding through graduation via various methods to personalize academic paths, review records, offer guidance, and lead goal setting.
• Providing comprehensive support for first-year students, contributing to initiatives, and participating in programming.
• Proactively tracking and working with special student populations.
• Maintaining records, evaluating credits, and collaborating with faculty and advisors.
• Serving as backup, assisting in training, and participating in professional development.