Academic Recovery Advisor - MSUAASF Range B (SS27003)

Minnesota State University, Mankato•Mankato, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

An Academic Recovery (AR) Advisor provides holistic advising services for students currently experiencing academic distress at Minnesota State Mankato. Working with both current and sometimes returning students, the AR Advisor communicates information regarding academic programs, policies and procedures; assists students in developing educational goals and identifying and addressing academic barriers to success. The AR Advisor guides students to utilize tools and resources to understand their interests, abilities, strengths and limitations and to use that understanding to develop success plans which support their academic progression, and academic and career goals. The AR Advisor supports students by monitoring their academic progression and providing proactive outreach, developmental guidance and referrals as needed to overcome obstacles to support their success.

Requirements

Master's degree (conferred by the time position begins) and one (1) year of academic and/or student support experience in higher education OR Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in higher education in academic and/or student support areas.
Demonstrated commitment to students with diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first generation students, students with disabilities, and/or international students.
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
Must be able to lift/carry or manage the movement of equipment and materials occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in counseling, student development, educational leadership or education administration preferred.
Professional academic advising experience, including developmental and proactive advising services to students in transition.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting students and their success in a diverse working and learning environment.
Communication and interpersonal skills necessary for advising and coaching students through use of technology, and in one-on-one, small group and large group settings.
Evidence of experience collaborating with a wide variety of student support services.
Demonstrated ability to independently learn new information, interpret it with attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience with various computer applications, web technology, student records, basic software, and other technologies used in the provision of effective academic advising services.

Responsibilities

Provides holistic advising services for students currently experiencing academic distress.
Communicates information regarding academic programs, policies and procedures.
Assists students in developing educational goals and identifying and addressing academic barriers to success.
Guides students to utilize tools and resources to understand their interests, abilities, strengths and limitations.
Develops success plans which support academic progression, and academic and career goals.
Monitors students' academic progression.
Provides proactive outreach, developmental guidance and referrals as needed to overcome obstacles to support student success.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents