Academic Advisor I or II

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

39d • Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at MSU Denver is seeking applicants to serve as academic advisors for the students at our institution. We are currently hiring an advisor, either an Academic Advisor I or an Academic Advisor II. We may hire up to two positions from this pool. The Academic Advisor I at MSU Denver is primarily responsible for advising a caseload of students on degree requirements and providing long-term degree planning. Academic advisors help students develop educational goals and define a career path, through use of a variety of advising approaches and tools. Further, they monitor student progress, making targeted outreach to students to address potential obstacles in retention and graduation. Academic advisors also participate in University-wide and unit-specific advising initiatives. In addition to the responsibilities above, the Academic Advisor II at MSU Denver works with advising leadership, immediate supervisors, and faculty and/or staff where appropriate, to understand advising and retention data and student success implementation strategies. Assisting with and/or participating in recruiting events may also be required.

Requirements

• Academic Advisor I
• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience in a professional setting helping others reach their academic, professional, and/or personal goals
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to a diverse community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents)
• Demonstrated problem-solving, prioritizing, and preparation skills
• Academic Advisor II
• Bachelor's degree and three years' experience as a full-time academic advisor
• Experience using computer-based student information system(s) (e.g., Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, CampusVue, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with advising techniques or approaches at an accredited institution
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to a diverse university community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents)
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Academic Advisor I
• Master's degree in either Higher Education, College Personnel, Counseling, or an academic discipline
• Experience using computer-based student information system(s) (e.g., Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, CampusVue, etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency desirable
• Experience working with and/or being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population
• Academic Advisor II
• Master's degree in either Higher Education, College Personnel, Counseling, or an academic discipline
• Demonstrated experience in accessing, understanding, and/or using student data for successful outcomes
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency desirable
• Experience working with and/or being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population
• Experience assisting with developing and/or leading trainings, workshops or presentations

Responsibilities

• Provide Advising Services to Students
• Conduct advising sessions with students, assist with course selection, scheduling and registration questions using advising-based technology
• Utilize knowledge of curriculum to help students with long-term degree planning
• Prepare and maintain advising documentation in the current student success/customer management system
• Refer students to appropriate University resources
• Provide basic information related to career planning, financial literacy, admissions and other applicable information related to student needs
• Teach students about electronic advising and registration tools and how to best utilize them for success (e.g., Degree Progress Reports, Student Hub, Student Success Collaborative suite, etc.)
• Participates in New Student Orientation sessions and Registration events.
• Participation in recruiting events may be required
• Monitor Progress and Retention of Assigned Students
• Utilize advising-based systems to track and engage assigned students who are at-risk of not being retained (Early Alert)
• Deliver appropriate student-centered outreach
• Participate in retention initiatives
• Professional Development
• Begin or continue building knowledge of advising techniques and approaches
• Participate in university-wide and unit specific advising professional development opportunities (e.g., Advising retreats, NACADA webinars, conferences, etc.)
• Serve on committees, councils, taskforces, etc. where appropriate
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.
• Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.
• For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services