Academic Advisor

Michigan Technological University•Houghton, MI

2d•$37,073 - $40,975•Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace. The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality. Summary Provide academic and career advising for students in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology baccalaureate programs at Michigan Technological University. Assist students with their course schedules, degree schedules and the transferring of credits from other universities/colleges. Evaluate previous course work regarding degree requirements for the MMET Department undergraduate programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree that can be applicable to the essential duties & responsibilities of the position.
One year professional or administrative experience.
Experience working in undergraduate higher education student services, or closely related area.
Demonstrated experience working with students with different backgrounds.
Experience using personal computers and basic software packages including word processing and spreadsheet software.
Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
Excellent individual, small group and large group presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to use judgment when dealing with confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve problems.
Demonstrated success in working with people with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following training courses: Employee Safety Overview, Annual Data Security Training, Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training, Annual Title IX Training
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
One-year professional manufacturing engineering experience.
Experience in advising undergraduate students.
Experience using desktop publishing and BANNER software.
Experience using degree audit reporting software; Banner and WebFocus for accessing student academic information.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with other advising staff, advise students in baccalaureate programs, minor and certificates, providing guidance in all aspects of their programs of study.
Assist students with course registration conflicts, including filled sections, waivers, wait lists, etc.
Empower students to understand their Degree Audit/Flowchart so they can take ownership of their academic journey. Guide the student in creating a semester-by-semester course plan. Provide feedback and guidance as needed.
Promote strong problem-solving habits by encouraging students to work through challenges as far as they can on their own before seeking help. Building confidence, resilience, and deeper understanding while ensuring they get meaningful help.
Promote student success by collaborating with campus services including Career Services, Student Mental Health and Well-being, Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success, writing and learning centers, etc. to assist students in areas such as career advising, study skills and time management.
Review transfer courses from other colleges for applicability to the engineering degree requirements and incorporate into MMET student academic plans.
Carefully review degree audits, graduation requirements and previous coursework for MMET major programs.
Assist with creation of departmental marketing and promotional materials such as undergraduate and graduate program brochures.
Cooperate with the Registrar's Office in maintaining student records.
Coordinate and participate in First-Year Orientation and conduct first-year advising meetings.
Disseminate current academic policies and procedures.
Participate in program assessment and provide support for accreditation of degree programs.
Assist with the creation and updates of department web pages, flowcharts and other advising material.
Participate in the selection process for scholarships and awards to department students.
Participate in appropriate departmental and university level committees.
Participate in outreach events such as SYP, Preview Day, Open House, Engineering Exploration, Texting Night.
Other duties as assigned.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.