Academic Advisor - Seidman Student Academic Services

Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI
Hybrid

About The Position

The Seidman College of Business is looking for a full-time Undergraduate Academic Advisor to provide academic, career, and developmental advising to business students at both the Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses.

Requirements

  • Earned bachelor’s degree
  • Relevant experience in academic advising or coaching within a learning environment
  • Demonstrated understanding of program planning and learning theory
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the needs and challenges faced by students in a post-secondary learning environment
  • Strong communication (oral and written) and organization skills
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as a key member of an academic advising center team
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service
  • Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse learner populations
  • Earned master’s degree in an education or related field
  • Familiarity with computerized student information systems in general (Banner in specific)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications

Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external contacts.
  • Provide academic, career, and developmental advising to business students at both the Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses.
  • Proactively assess, monitor, and address student academic needs.
  • Connect students with support services to address academic and personal issues.
  • Provide specific, intentional academic advising and support to students, including those experiencing academic difficulties, reentry, and degree completion.
  • Assist with College and University promotional and recruiting events, including nights and weekends, if needed.
  • Advise students in course sequencing and time to graduation or program completion.
  • Provide support services for the office as necessary.
  • Other duties assigned by the unit administration.

Benefits

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life insurance
  • generous employer retirement contributions
  • wellness resources
  • tuition waiver effective on date of hire
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