Academic Advisor, Nistler College

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor position at Nistler College is responsible for providing undergraduate academic advisement for all Nistler College of Business & Public Administration (NCoBPA) students, including majors and minors. This role involves working closely with current students on a drop-in basis and through scheduled meetings, managing graduation audits, and utilizing campus connection, degree map, perceptive content, and Hawk Central. The advisor will also assist with the academic advising component of the summer orientation program and participate in graduation ceremonies. Additionally, this position contributes to student recruitment efforts by promoting UND NCoBPA programs and supporting the Admissions recruitment mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in an academic or professional setting.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
Ability to travel and work a varied schedule with flexible evening and weekend hours as needed.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Resourceful, self-directed and work with little supervision.
Experience providing feedback in a productive, positive manner.
Proven experience and excellent communication and social skills to interact effectively with diverse audiences.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and environments in a positive manner.
Proven experience with effective teamwork and collaboration.
Participate in professional development activities.
Have excellent social skills and be able to converse with diverse audiences.
Attention to detail and utilize resourcefulness.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Academic Advising
Experience using advising tools (i.e. Campus connection).
Experience with higher education student recruitment
Experience in being part of a team

Responsibilities

Provide undergraduate academic advisement for all NCoBPA students (majors and minors).
Work closely with current students on a drop-in basis and through scheduled meetings.
Manage all advising-related matters for current and potential students.
Conduct graduation audits.
Utilize campus connection, degree map, perceptive content, and Hawk Central.
Assist with the advisor portion of the summer orientation program.
Participate in graduation ceremonies.
Lead NCoBPA in the planning and coordination of all UND NCoBPA recruiting events.
Identify, create, manage, and coordinate events that promote UND NCoBPA to K-12 audiences, community college students, Grand Forks and the surrounding region throughout the year.
Work with University Analytics and Planning (UAP) and Admissions to maintain accurate records of NCoBPA prospective students in the admission funnel in support of NCoBPA strategic enrollment planning.
Serve as the liaison between UND Admissions and the NCoBPA regarding campus and college specific recruitment events (including, but not limited to, Fall Open House, Saturday Open House, and Admitted Student Day).
Determine strategic recruiting events and coordinate participation of alumni, students, faculty, and other staff, as appropriate, to maximize the positive impact of the activity on prospective NCoBPA students.
Work with the External Relations Director to develop methods and materials, utilizing all media types, to assist with recruiting efforts.
Meet regularly with NCoBPA Associate Dean (or appointee) to give updates on events that would include the Dean and departments/schools.
Create and maintain a network of professional contacts to support the outreach goals of UND NCoBPA.
Serve as an academic advisor to all business students.
Meet with students and be available for drop-ins in the NCoBPA Advising Center.
Audit student records for completion of major requirements, prepare student class schedules, and assist with registration processes.
Communicate university policies and procedures to students as needed.
Respond to telephone and email inquiries regarding the business program and procedures.
Assist with summer orientation program.
Assist at career fairs.
Provide guidance for studying abroad.
Attend and participate in college and campus-wide advising events.
Represent college at commencement ceremonies.