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Academic Advisor

University of Idaho • Moscow, ID • 3w ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2517440

rAcademic Advisor

rPosting Number: SP005211P

rDivision/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

rDepartment: Academic Advising

rLocation: Moscow

rPosting Context Statement:

rrPosition Overview:

The University of Idaho Strategic Enrollment Management Division (SEM) assists students academically and financially to pursue their educational goals. We believe that learning never stops. University of Idaho can help learners continue their education face to face, online, while in high school, as a next step from secondary school, or for professionals who wish to continue to advance their education. SEM departments include: Admissions Processing, Admissions Recruitment, Academic Advising, Academic Support Programs, Career Services, Enrollment Management, International Programs Office, Military Programs, Registrar, and Student Financial Aid Services.

The University Advising Services (UAS) unit is part of University of Idahos Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Division. UAS seeks to elevate the standard for excellence in academic advising by working collaboratively with students and the university community to engage in advising practices that are rooted in teaching, connection, accessibility, and mutual respect in order to cultivate citizens engaged in their education and beyond. Our mission is to assist in the exploration and discovery of academic resources; educate students about university policies and procedures; promote engagement in high-impact opportunities, university life, and the community; and empower students to take ownership of their individual goals, decisions, and achievements.

The Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students learning experience at the University of Idaho. The Academic Advisor fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The Academic Advisor will have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests. This position will also support students timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport, and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources.

This position is expected to work collaboratively with university partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and enrichment opportunities.

rrRequired Experience:

Delivering student-centered customer service

Presenting information clearly and concisely to small and large

groups and individuals

Compiling and analyzing information for leadership/administrative

decisions

Interpreting and applying standards and regulations

rrRequired Education:

Bachelors Degree

rrRequired Other:

Must be eligible for membership in related professional

organizations

Ability to travel

Ability to work non-standard business hours

rrAdditional Preferred:

Education:

Degree or professional experience in a related discipline

Masters Degree

Demonstrated experience:

Providing academic advising in a higher education setting

Working successfully with students and colleagues

Establishing and maintaining quality professional relationships

Analyzing information to identify and define problems/alternatives

and developing recommendations

Knowledge of:

University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate

level advising

Student development theory and advising best practices

Ability to:

Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, complex ideas

in a manner that adapts to student needs and to articulate program requirements to audiences including students, parents, faculty and campus partners

Display strong organizational skills in to successfully manage

competing prioritizes

Work independently and take initiative with new and existing

projects

Motivate, encourage, and support students to recognize their

potential and meet challenges

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

rrDegree Requirement:

rListed degree qualification is required at time of hire

rrFLSA Status: Exempt

rEmployee Category: Exempt

rPay Range: \$49,816 or higher depending on education and experience

rType of Appointment: Fiscal Year

rFTE:

rFull Time/Part