Academic Advisor I

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

3d•$50,000 - $52,000

About The Position

This position provides comprehensive academic advising aimed at fostering student success, retention, and a sense of belonging at the university and within their academic major/department/college. Key responsibilities include guiding students in academic planning, overcoming challenges, and utilizing campus resources; supporting orientation sessions and academic transitions; managing academic records and communications; and assisting with initiatives to improve student success metrics. The advisor will actively address the unique strengths and needs of a diverse student populations, including those from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds. Collaboration with college departments, participation in student engagement events, and administrative contributions are essential aspects of this role. By employing a holistic and innovative approach, the advisor will play a pivotal role in empowering students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
9 months (1 academic year) of professional experience working with adolescent or adult students in an education or related setting, – OR – 18 months (2 academic years) of graduate student experience working with adolescent or adult students in an education or related setting.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned caseload of undergraduate students and deliver individualized advising on course selection, degree planning, major exploration, and academic goal setting within established program guidelines.
Apply working knowledge of advising technologies, policies, and degree requirements to support student decision-making, maintain accurate records, and participate in assessment and continuous improvement of advising services.
Advise incoming first-year and transfer students through enrollment processes; contribute to welcome week and transition initiatives that support student entry into the university.
Implement institutional student success and retention initiatives.
Conduct proactive outreach to students based on academic indicators to promote persistence and timely progress.
Educate students on academic policies, procedures, and requirements (e.g., add/drop, withdrawal, appeals, graduation); provide appropriate referrals to campus resources to address academic and personal needs.
Use holistic, culturally responsive advising approaches that recognize students’ identities and experiences; foster students’ problem-solving, decision-making, and self-advocacy skills using developmental advising practices.
Engage in ongoing training, Advising Network activities, and shadowing to build advising competencies.
Develop a personal advising philosophy under supervisor guidance and participate in professional learning opportunities.
Perform related administrative and “advising-adjacent” duties such as assisting with events, communications, and program support.