Academic Advisor I

Who We Are

At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.

Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.

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Posting Number: S2050P

Department: Academic Advising & Course Enrollment

Employment Status: Regular

Hours per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Job Purpose

The role of the Academic Advisor I at Gonzaga University and in the Center for Student Academic Success is to provide students’ guidance to in identifying the optimal degree programs, meet degree requirements, navigate University policies and procedures, connect with relevant faculty and staff at GU, and achieve a meaningful and transformative educational experience. The Advisor I position works primarily advising GU students.

We will be recruiting for three headcount from this applicant pool. 

Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
42519

Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
50022

Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
57525

Essential Function Category Title
Academic Advising

% of time for section
60

Function Details

• Serves as primary advisor for undergraduate students who are who are undeclared, entry level, or underclassmen status, in process of changing a major/minor, or on academic probation.
• Assists with courses recommendations and developing academic plans of study that aligns with the students’ goals.
• Maintain advising notes and degree plans within CRM.

Essential Function Category Title
New student registration and Summer Orientation

% of time for section
15

Function Details

• New student registration and Summer Orientation.

Essential Function Category Title
Retention & Persistence

% of time for section
10

Function Details

• Provide proactive, comprehensive and exceptional service in monitoring reenrollment and student progress to degree completion.
• Foster student success, persistence and engagement while support for students on their academic journey, incorporating best practices in academic advising. Instruction of foundation and skill building courses for undeclared students after the first year in the role.

Essential Function Category Title
Exit Interviews

% of time for section
5

Function Details

• Conduct exit interviews with students who are departing Gonzaga.

Essential Function Category Title
University & Professional Involvement

% of time for section
5

Function Details

• Participate in university committees, programs, and events. Explore further development through active engagement in NACADA and student population or academic program specific associations.

Essential Function Category Title
Care Team

% of time for section
5

Function Details

• Serve on a campus wide coordinated care team.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned by department.

University Work Values

Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice
* Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes

Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership
* Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community

Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity
* Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential

Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness
* Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds

Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology
* Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life

Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability
* Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards

Degree Required
Bachelor’s Degree

Certifications and/or Licensures required

None required

Knowledge Required
Early career, knowledge may be from education and/or some experience

Years Experience Required
Less than 12 months

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict and high levels of confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking, relevant part- or full-time work experience in a higher education context.

Physical / Environmental Qualifications

• Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time
• Ability to prep for and attend meetings and events across campus in various weather conditions
• Wrist and hand movement related to computer work
• Bend, stoop, kneel, stretch and reach
• Pick-up, carry and move items up to 25 lbs.

Open Date: 06/29/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Review Begins On: 07/13/2023

EEO Statement

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.

Clery Statement

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics

The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available.

A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery. A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.