Job Description
Job Summary:
MCB worked collaboratively with the VP of Student Academic Success and utilized the Student Success Task Force report that recommends each college to increase retention and graduation rates. This position serves that role.
The MCB Academic Advisor serves several significant functions for the Monfort College of Business. This exempt staff position conducts advising and retention strategies with a focus on eliminating achievement gaps for Pell-eligible, First-Generation and Historically Marginalized/Underprivileged/Minoritized Communities. This position is responsible for an advising caseload of MCB undergraduate students, development of individual success plans, course and degree planning, class selection/scheduling, probation advising, maintaining accurate records in the CRM system, and contributing to the development and delivery of unit-level programing. This position analyzes and tracks student success data, and creates solutions to improve retention, attrition, and time to graduation outcomes.
As part of the campus-wide advising model, this position works collaboratively with Student Outreach and Resource (SOAR) advisors and college-based professional advisors, learning assistance programs (e.g. Writing Center, Tutoring Center, Math Lab), Career Services, Bear Central, and other campus partners to promote improved undergraduate student outcomes.
This is a professional-exempt position within the Monfort College of Business Advising Center. This position works closely with other academic affairs and student affairs units to address the following functional areas:
Advising (essential job function) 80%
- Conduct advising interventions for assigned caseload of undergraduate students;
- Promote first-year momentum strategies, such as but not limited to, development of individual success plans and four-year degree mapping; registration consistent with completing 30 credit hours a year; successful completion of 9 credits related to their major or desired major of study; completion of college level math and English as laid out within their four-year plan; and early connection with faculty within their major to begin exploring how major connects to future career opportunities;
- Identify high risk students through early intervention and use strategies in retention, student development, and proactive advising to outreach to these students;
- Support advising interventions for MCB majors placed on academic probation including checking in with students who are on probation, reviewing academic policies with students, facilitating discussions that help the student identify their reasons for academic difficulty, and assisting students with creating strategies to get back into good standing;
- Participate in campus-wide success campaigns such as targeted registration nudge campaigns and early alert campaigns;
- Coach students on the transition to college and college readiness;
- Be an expert on Degree Works, Transferology and the Student Success Collaborative, and adapt to new software as it is adopted; serve as a trainer and resource for faculty liaisons on all software programs used for advising;
- Have detailed knowledge of other support services on campus, such as but not limited to, Tutoring Services, Student Outreach and Academic Resources, Counseling Center, Bear Central, Career Services, and cultural and resource centers; know how to refer students to these areas;
- Develop a rapport with students by checking in with them between appointments, acknowledging their successes, and cultivating a relationship of mutual trust and respect;
- Serve as a resource to students in immediate crisis and refer them to other UNC support services as needed;
- Expose students to a wide variety of experiences and opportunities that can result in positive connections to UNC;
- Actively engage in opportunities that promote a welcoming and inclusive space for students, faculty and staff;
- Work with faculty to successfully transition students from the Center to a faculty advisor after 45 earned credits, or when most appropriate.
Data Management, Reporting, Assessment, and Program Development (essential job function) 10%
- Ensure that accurate advising records are maintained for compliance, reporting, and assessment purposes;
- Assist with the development and implementation of procedures to assess student needs and the impact/outcome of advising services;
- Assist with the development and implementation of workshops on student related topics, such as but not limited to, college readiness, career exploration, faculty meet and greets, and programs offered by other UNC student support services;
- Analyze student data to track attrition, time to graduation and retention rates.
Other Duties As Assigned – (essential job function) 10%
- Attend and actively participate in recruitment activities and orientation programs for all incoming students;
- Attend and actively participate in university committees, such as but not limited to, the Advisor Communication and Information Share Group (ACIS);
- Assist with the daily operations of the Center when administrative support is not available;
- Assist with center sponsored student events aimed at increasing sense of belonging, success, and retention.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned Master’s degree in relevant discipline (Psychology, Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, or another related field) from an accredited university, or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and at least 3 years of relevant education work experience.
Demonstrated ability to work well with students, parents, faculty and staff; demonstrated excellence in communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team; problem-solving skills; keen attention to detail; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, strong work ethic; and a high degree of energy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education in a major within the college of business.
Knowledge of UNC student services; experience working in a major within the College of Business; ability to prioritize among tasks and multitask; and experience working with the Student Support Collaborative (or equivalent) and Degree Works.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references electronically.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range is $46,088-$50,516 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans. Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
Additional Requirements and Information:
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online (https://www.unco.edu/police/clery/security-report.aspx) and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
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