Academic Advisor - Padnos College of Engineering Advising Center

Grand Valley State University • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • $50,000

About The Position

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor position to support our engineering and occupational safety and health management programs. The open position is for an Academic Advisor, subject to funding approval. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. Primary Duties: Advise students enrolled in majors and minors within PCE in an inclusive and welcoming manner that facilitates student success, persistence, and degree completion in a timely manner. Participate in advising, orientation, and registration of first year, international, and transfer students, and the matriculation of prospective students. Serve as main advising facilitator for the Engineering Living-Learning Community, in cooperation with EGR LLC faculty director. Responsibilities include purchasing materials, data collection, advertising, and attending Monday evening EGR tutoring sessions as advising support. Support K-12 and community outreach activities that promote awareness and understanding of careers and opportunities available in PCE programs, including occasional nights and weekends, if needed. Disseminate GVSU policies, procedures, program requirements, and available resources to students Maintain confidential advising records. Perform other duties as required/assigned by the Advising Center Director. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/ . TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State). Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university and at least one year of relevant experience in a higher education setting
• Familiarity with current trends and best practices in academic advising
• Efficient organizational and time management skills
• Experience using collaborative approaches to planning and problem solving
• Positive approach to customer service
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as a key member of a vibrant team
• A demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
• Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Earned master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
• Demonstrated experience in academic advising within a higher education setting
• Familiarity with GVSU PCE majors and programs
• Demonstrated experience supporting students seeking admission into a rigorous undergraduate and/or combined degree program
• Experience managing and facilitating student events
• Familiarity with computer information systems and web-based records and registration, particularly Banner, Degree Works, EAB Navigate, and/or Workday Student.

Responsibilities

• Advise students enrolled in majors and minors within PCE in an inclusive and welcoming manner that facilitates student success, persistence, and degree completion in a timely manner.
• Participate in advising, orientation, and registration of first year, international, and transfer students, and the matriculation of prospective students.
• Serve as main advising facilitator for the Engineering Living-Learning Community, in cooperation with EGR LLC faculty director. Responsibilities include purchasing materials, data collection, advertising, and attending Monday evening EGR tutoring sessions as advising support.
• Support K-12 and community outreach activities that promote awareness and understanding of careers and opportunities available in PCE programs, including occasional nights and weekends, if needed.
• Disseminate GVSU policies, procedures, program requirements, and available resources to students
• Maintain confidential advising records.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by the Advising Center Director.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees