Academic Advisor II

Academic Advisor II

Job Summary

Join our dynamic College of Science Advising Team!
This Academic Advisor II will provide student-centered initiatives that support students in the College of Science, while serving as the
Lead advisor for the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and maintaining a caseload of 250-300 students.

A successful candidate will
have experience in advising or other education related fields to support student success. Ideally, they will have experience working with
faculty or large teams to deliver effective programs and building relationships that foster student success. The ideal candidate will have
demonstrated skills in communication, time management, and problem solving. We are looking for a team player who is a quick learner,
resilient, and takes initiative.

The College of Science Advising Team provides academic advising for over 3000 undergraduates in 8
departments across the newly merged College of Science and College of Mines and Earth Sciences. Our collaborative model provides structure
for advisors to support students across our college, growth and professional development opportunities, and a supportive leadership team
dedicated to advising and student success.

This position will assist the University in promoting a climate of respect and equity
that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and
respects all students in their quest for individual success through degree programs, certificates, majors, etc.

Responsibilities
1. Meets with College of Science undergraduate students to provide information and guidance on academic-related
issues, such as graduation requirements and exceptions, and course planning and registration.
2. Facilitates students academic progress
by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate educational plans. Makes referrals for students who need assistance with overcoming
learning obstacles, tutoring, career decisions, mental health, or other various needs.
3. Uses enterprise-level data analytics and
student record technology platforms to monitor student progress. Leads out in the delivery of proactive advising and intervention strategies
for assigned student populations.
4. Proficient in degree tracking software, record keeping systems, and advising related
technologies
5. Maintains students academic files that include a record of advising activity, referrals, exceptions made, transfer
courses, etc.
6. Participates in education programs designed to supplement or enhance academic preparedness.
7. Collects and
disseminate information to students, faculty, and departments about changes in major requirements or University policies and adjusts
advising strategies as appropriate.
8. Participates in the college portion of new student orientation each semester.
9. Coordinate
data compilation, statistical reports and correspondence, depending on the area of assignment.
10. Contributes to the selection and
training of new advising staff
11. Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings related to advising
12. Serves on university and
college committees and makes recommendations that affect curriculum requirements, advising processes, and program development and published
materials.
13. Supports the College of Science in admission outreach events and activities
14. Other advising related activities as
needed and assigned.
15. In addition, advisors take on additional advising-related departmental responsibilities, which include but at
not limited to service on undergraduate program, scholarship, and curriculum committees.This job description is not designed to contain or
be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the
job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (1 year of education is
  equivalent to 2 years experience).
• Two years of direct academic advising experience
• Demonstrated human relations and
  effective communication skills.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as
outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Special Instructions
Priority application
review date of June 26, 2023.

Requisition Number: PRN35369B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00113 – College of Science-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range:
43,290 to 50,000
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

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