"Academic Advisor/Couns Inter"

Job Detail

JOB OPENING ID

249575

WORKING TITLE

Academic Advisor/Couns Inter

JOB TITLE

Academic Advisor/Couns Inter

WORK LOCATION

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

FULL/PART TIME

Full-Time

REGULAR/TEMPORARY

Regular

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP

Dbn Col Business

DEPARTMENT

Dbn College of Business

POSTING BEGIN/END DATE

5/23/2024 - 6/06/2024

SALARY

$45,000.00 - $52,000.00

CAREER INTEREST

Academic & Student Services

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan system. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and currently enrolls just under 9,000 students. The College of Business seeks a dynamic and engaging professional to join our advising and student services team focused on supporting the needs of our undergraduate students.

Responsibilities*

The successful candidate will be responsible for advising undergraduate students in the College of Business and directing student advising activities to individual students. 

This role provides academic advising to current business students in the College of Business and START (first year advising) offices. This includes advising students of their rights, privileges and obligations as UM-Dearborn and College of Business students, especially regarding their specific degree program requirements. The advisor will advise students on course selection as appropriate to their degree program; inform all students of University and College of Business policies and procedures; 

• Interpret policies and procedures as necessary and recommend appropriate course of action, as well as specific services and programs on campus available to students as it relates to their particular academic, personal and/or financial needs in order to help students balance their personal life and academic career. 
• Develop, implement, and administer specific student services programs; represent the College of Business at academic functions; and develop, prepare and edit documents regarding academic programs and requirements including preparation of policy and procedure statements. 
• Assist in reviewing and monitoring  the academic standing and progress of students. 
• Represent the College of Business on campus committees and on campus and off campus activities as appropriate (for example, recruitment and informational presentations).
• Provide academic orientation to students and will perform other related duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree is required
• A minimum of two years' experience in advising/counseling, or relevant academic administration is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills and commitment to detail-oriented accuracy is required
• Knowledge of student services is desirable
• Ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritize, and work under pressure at peak times is required
• Ability to exercise initiative and work independently is required and the successful candidate must possess a positive, service-oriented approach to tasks and willingness to assist students
• Working knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable 
• Working knowledge of Banner student information system and Salesforce (or similar CRM) is desirable
• Demonstrated experience with software applications, particularly presentation and spreadsheets are required

Underfill Statement

This position may be under filled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This position requires occasional evenings, weekends, and travel.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.