Academic Advisor

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$42,355 - $54,651•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a part-time Academic Advisor to join their team. UCCS is a premier educational institution focused on academic excellence, research, and community engagement, offering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs provides a unique lifestyle with stunning landscapes, a rich history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. The Academic Advising department's mission is to partner with students to successfully navigate college from orientation through graduation, empowering them to take ownership of their education and development. Advisors provide guidance, facilitate exploration of goals, develop strategies for success, and connect students to campus resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least one year of full-time professional experience in advising college level students or other work in directly assisting students in supporting their educational and developmental needs.
Proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree, either completed or in progress, in higher education or a related field of study.
Two or more years of full-time professional-level higher education experience.
Paraprofessional experience at the graduate level may be counted towards professional-level experience.
Direct academic advising experience or experience in a closely related field such as orientation, student transitions, retention programs or academic support.

Responsibilities

Provide proactive and developmental academic advising to undergraduate students by analyzing student’s career and academic goals, degree progress, deficiencies and test results, and by recommending appropriate course of action or referrals.
Interpret and communicate accurate information about campus policies and degree requirements.
Support new student enrollment by providing intake appointments and packets for orientation, help students register for their first semester of classes, and provide follow-up and regular communication from orientation through the start of the first semester of classes.
Evaluate transfer credits from other colleges for application toward undergraduate degree programs by determining how the transfer courses equate to our requirements.
Work closely with academic and other departments while providing outstanding customer service.
Determine how to best facilitate the student’s success and development and provide advising that improves overall student retention.
Contribute to the success of the department and University by abiding by team norms, accomplishing tasks affecting other team members in a timely manner, work closely with team members in creating presentations and advising resources, and representing Academic Advising in a professional way at all times.
Appropriately document all contact with students, including appointment notes, email, and phone conversations.
Actively participate in department initiatives for student success, early alert outreach, and intervention.
Collaborate with campus departments and partners such as Career Services and Orientation to support student success.
Proactively manage a caseload of students by utilizing technology to identify students in need of advising support, communicating regularly with students, and connecting students to the resources and opportunities to help them engage and find belonging at UCCS.