MSN & DNP Academic Advisor

University of Maine System•Fort Kent, ME

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire an MSN & DNP Academic Advisor. The MSN/DNP Academic Advisor assists students in making informed decisions about academic matters by providing advice on programs, registration, and related topic areas. The MSN/DNP Academic Advisor, working closely with the dean and faculty, will help to ensure that MSN and DNP students stay on track to graduate. This is a professional staff position within the division of nursing. The salary for this position is $45,300.32 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (UMPSA Single Page Benefits [https://umainesystem.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/UServices-EBCTeam/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7BD60F97B4-2FAF-41BC-AE57-4B70CCD31D38%7D&file=Single%20Page%20Benefits-UMPSA.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true]) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

Requirements

Experience at a college or university within an academic advising or counseling setting
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously and in groups
Ability to work as a productive team member
Knowledge and skill with technology including computer software programs for data collection, decision-making, and communication

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in counseling or a related field.

Responsibilities

Welcome new MSN and DNP students with an email and letter
Meet with MSN and DNP students to review transfer credits and establish an academic plan
Develop and implement a retention plan to include checkpoints along the way for each student so that we are ensuring their progress through the program
Following up with any student who experiences an issue/hardship/complaint/etc
Working with students to ensure all students adhere to division academic progression policies
Working with students to facilitate appeals process for course substitution and waiver requests or any policy appeals (i.e. GPA requirements)
Work with division dean and faculty to track students through their program of study
Data collection and Maine Street queries to identify trend data
Support nursing and psychology faculty in day-to-day business matters
Assist with documentation processing
Maintaining student files
Assist with event planning
Assist with division of nursing, allied health, and psychology budget management
Other duties as assigned