Academic Advisor

Adams State University•Alamosa, CO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This position in the First Year Advising Center delivers academic advising (which includes intervention as deemed necessary) to admitted undergraduate students and provides support to the Director of Academic Advising.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
1 year of experience in academic advising, student services, or a related higher education.
Demonstrated knowledge of degree programs and corresponding career options
Understanding of educational requirements and advising processes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with various software technology proficiency and software applications
Strong organizational skills including an ability to multitask
Ability to work occasional flexible hours
Ability to work with diverse, non-traditional, and underserved student populations in a compassionate, firm and structured manner.
Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
Ability to perform with diplomacy, confidentiality and professionalism.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Adams State University is unable to provide sponsorship, transfer, or support for employment visas (such as H-1B, TN ect.) for this specific opening.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Bilingual, English/Spanish.
Experience working in higher education as part of an academic team
Experience in academic advising and/or adult counseling
Experience with student data systems (e.g., Banner, Degree Works, Workday)
Ability to perform above primary duties

Responsibilities

Provides academic advising services to undergraduate students, including the use of intrusive advising methods, as deemed necessary, for advisees identified as not making Satisfactory Academic Progress
Initiates retention contacts with advisees who are behind in registration for the subsequent semester
Refer advisees to other ASU resources as needed
Assists Director of Academic Advising in verifying majors of newly admitted students and assigning appropriate advisors
Provide individualized coaching to students, helping them set academic, career, and personal goals, and developing strategies for achieving them.
Coordinates all major/minor/advisor assignments and changes, including communication to various departments
Assists Director of Academic Advising in verifying majors of newly admitted students and assigning appropriate advisors
Serves as a point of contact and coach for the student success coaching initiative. Engage in outreach efforts to identify students who may benefit from coaching, especially those in at-risk or underrepresented groups.
Develops and coordinates relationships with various offices on campus (e.g., Registrar’s Office, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Support Services) to better serve students
Participates in departmental and committee meetings as appropriate for supporting assigned students
Participates on Academic SOS committee
Supervises Student Success Center kiosk ambassadors in absence of director of academic advising
Serves as a Campus Security Authority, as federally mandated under the Clery Act.
Other duties as assigned to support the First Year Advising Center