Academic Advisor I or II

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

53d•$49,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at MSU Denver invites applications for Academic Advisors, either at the Academic Advisor I or Academic Advisor II level. 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

Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated experience in a professional setting helping others reach their academic, professional, and/or personal goals
Demonstrated experience engaging with the educational needs of a diverse student population
Demonstrated problem-solving, prioritizing, and preparation skills
Has consistently demonstrated a thorough understanding of and effective execution of Advisor I responsibilities, and alignment with the operational commitments of the MSU Denver advising program
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 problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in either Higher Education, College Personnel, Counseling, or an academic discipline
Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency desirable
Demonstrated experience in accessing, understanding, and/or using student data for successful outcomes
Experience assisting with developing and/or leading trainings, workshops, or presentations

Responsibilities

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
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
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