FLEX Academic Advisor I or II - (Pooled Position)

Montana State University, Inc•Bozeman, MT

50d

About The Position

Academic Advisors will provide vital advising services for students and will work closely with Advising Commons as well as the academic units they serve. Duties and Responsibilities Flex advisors provide in-depth, specialized, and/or comprehensive advising to students regarding class choices, curriculum options, majors, departmental and University policies and procedures, and other academic needs. Provide academic advising for entering freshmen, transfer and transitioning students. Advise continuing students in program to facilitate their academic progression toward degree. Have in-depth understanding of curricula in area of advising focus. Possess general knowledge of supporting coursework and curricula, and how to connect students to minors, certificates and programs to 'add value' to degrees (Study Abroad, student organizations, etc.). Maintain positive connections with faculty and staff in focus area to facilitate student connections. Understand resources at MSU for student services, tutoring, health and wellness, etc. Participate in Orientation advising and registration activities. Meet with Prospective students and parents visiting campus, participate in MSU Fridays and other recruiting activities. Coordinate communication of information related to important dates, deadlines and procedures to advisees. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists with advising outreach and other projects as assigned.

Requirements

Academic Advisor I Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Demonstrated excellence in customer service and working with a diverse group of constituents.
Demonstrated competence organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional attitude.
Demonstrated competence maintaining records with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail.
Academic Advisor II Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with experience working with undergraduate college students in an academic or student support setting, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Experience working with undergraduate college students in an academic or student support setting.
Demonstrated competence organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional attitude.
Demonstrated competence maintaining records with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Academic Advisor I Demonstrated knowledge of higher education offices and resources that support student success.
Demonstrated knowledge of higher education curricula, policies, and procedures.
Academic Advisor II Master's Degree in related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of higher education offices and resources that support student success.
Background in the theory and practice of developmental academic advising.
Demonstrated knowledge of higher education curricula, policies, and procedures.
Experience working with enrollment and degree auditing software, such as DegreeWorks, CatCourse, Banner, MyInfo and/or relational database.

Responsibilities

Provide academic advising for entering freshmen, transfer and transitioning students.
Advise continuing students in program to facilitate their academic progression toward degree.
Have in-depth understanding of curricula in area of advising focus.
Possess general knowledge of supporting coursework and curricula, and how to connect students to minors, certificates and programs to 'add value' to degrees (Study Abroad, student organizations, etc.).
Maintain positive connections with faculty and staff in focus area to facilitate student connections.
Understand resources at MSU for student services, tutoring, health and wellness, etc.
Participate in Orientation advising and registration activities.
Meet with Prospective students and parents visiting campus, participate in MSU Fridays and other recruiting activities.
Coordinate communication of information related to important dates, deadlines and procedures to advisees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists with advising outreach and other projects as assigned.