Academic Advisor 1 or Academic Advisor 2, College of Engineering
About The Position
The College of Engineering welcomes applications for an Academic Advisor 1 or an Academic Advisor 2 to join the Advising Team. The College of Engineering seeks an Academic Advisor to join a dedicated team supporting high-achieving students. The advisor will contribute to the College’s student support plan, including K-12 outreach, tutoring, and career services. Reporting to the Office of the Dean, the advisor will be part of a collaborative culture that helps students succeed and transition into important roles in the evolving economy. Academic Advisor 1 The Academic Advisor 1 provides individual and group advising to undergraduate students on schedules, majors, minors and course loads. Responsibilities include advising on core curriculum, major requirements, participating in retention and recruitment activities, and supporting special projects. This full-time, in-person administrative faculty position reports to a Coordinator of Academic Success. An engineering or STEM background is not required. Academic Advisor 2 In addition to the Academic Advisor 1 duties, the Academic Advisor 2 responsibilities include creating advisement plans, developing materials, and supporting peer leaders and faculty. This role also involves maintaining community relationships. This full-time, in-person administrative faculty position reports to a Coordinator of Academic Success. An Engineering or STEM background is not required.
Requirements
- Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
- Academic Advisor 1 Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of work experience OR Master’s Degree and no work experience required
- Related Professional Experience : In a field related to student support, human services, education, or related advising position.
- Academic Advisor 2 Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience
- Related Professional Experience: Academic advising, teaching, student services or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Provides individual and group advising to undergraduate students on schedules, majors, minors and course loads.
- Advising on core curriculum, major requirements, participating in retention and recruitment activities, and supporting special projects.
- Creating advisement plans, developing materials, and supporting peer leaders and faculty.
- Maintaining community relationships.
Benefits
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Generous annual, sick leave, and life insurance
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
- Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
- No state income tax
- Grants-in-Aid The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
- Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
