Temporary Academic Advising and Support Coordinator

Colorado School of Mines • Colorado, CO

9d • $58,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Academic Advising and Support Coordinator supports student success through proactive academic advising, student outreach, and individualized support services. This position works closely, primarily with first-year students, to help them navigate academic requirements, select courses, develop educational plans, and successfully transition to the collegiate environment. The person in this role serves as a key resource for students while supporting institutional enrollment and retention efforts.

This is a full-time, five-month assignment, working on campus in Golden, Colorado.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential student information and accurate records.
• Proficiency with technology and willingness to learn new student success and advising platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in higher education, academic advising, student affairs, or a related field.
• Knowledge of student development principles and best practices in academic advising.
• Experience providing advising, coaching, counseling, education, student services, or related support preferred.
• Experience supporting first-year, transfer, or academically at-risk students.

Responsibilities

• Advise individual students and groups regarding course selection, academic planning, registration, and class schedule revisions.
• Provide comprehensive support for students as they transition to and navigate the college experience.
• Conduct routine and targeted outreach to students regarding academic advising, campus policies, registration requirements, and student success initiatives.
• Assist students in understanding degree requirements, curriculum options, course sequencing, and academic policies.
• Provide individualized support to students with diverse advising needs, including: Transfer credit interpretation and planning Academic challenges or concerns
• Develop personalized academic plans that align with students’ educational goals while identifying and addressing potential barriers to success.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely advising records through the institution's online advising platform.
• Learn and effectively utilize advising technologies and student success tools to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and campus partners to promote student success and retention initiatives.

Benefits

• $58,000 - $62,000 annual salary (prorated for the duration of the assignment)
• Discount programs through the State of Colorado
• Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
• Access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more)
• Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center
• On campus daycare center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level