Academic Advisor - Seidman Student Academic Services

Grand Valley State University • Allendale, MI • 4h ago

Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus)

Full Time

R104222

The Seidman College of Business seeks an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to provide academic, career, and developmental advising to business students at both the Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses. This is a one-year, benefits-eligible position with the possibility of extension, contingent upon available funding.

Position: Undergraduate Academic Advisor - Seidman Student Academic Services Office

Job Summary: The Seidman College of Business seeks an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to provide academic, career, and developmental advising to business students at both the Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses. This is a one-year, benefits-eligible position with the possibility of extension, contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Starting Salary: $50,000; commensurate with experience

https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external contacts.

Provide academic, career, and developmental advising to business students at both the Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses.

Proactively assess, monitor, and address student academic needs.

Connect students with support services to address academic and personal issues.

Provide specific, intentional academic advising and support to students, including those experiencing academic difficulties, reentry, and degree completion.

Assist with College and University promotional and recruiting events, including nights and weekends, if needed.

Advise students in course sequencing and time to graduation or program completion

Provide support services for the office as necessary.

Other duties assigned by the unit administration.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Earned bachelor's degree;

Relevant experience in academic advising or coaching within a learning environment;

Demonstrated understanding of program planning and learning theory;

Demonstrated ability to understand the needs and challenges faced by students in a post -secondary learning environment;

Strong communication (oral and written) and organization skills;

Ability to work both autonomously and as a key member of an academic advising center team; and

Demonstrated commitment to customer service.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated experience working with diverse learner populations;

Earned master's degree in an education or related field;

Familiarity with computerized student information systems in general (Banner in specific); and

Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications.

Working Conditions:

Primarily in office M-F 8 am - 5 pm;

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