Academic Advisor - CLAS Academic Advising Center
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R103295
Summary: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Academic Advising Center seeks to hire up to three entry-level professional Academic Advisor(s). This position is a one-year position, with intent to move to permanent funding, and is eligible for full benefits with retirement vesting occurring after two years of employment. The position is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with the option of one day of remote work after initial training period is complete, with supervisor approval. May have occasional evening or weekend hours, with compensatory time provided. Location is on the Allendale campus.
This position requires discretion and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The advisor will need to work collaboratively with CLAS faculty and other student success professionals across the university to support students. We are looking for an individual who will provide an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming advising environment that encourages students to thrive. Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals in the context of this role.
Candidates must be committed to fostering a student-centered environment, developing the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, and sustaining close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners. The Academic Advisor will work with students pursuing majors and/or minors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, as well as students who are currently exploring programs of study offered in other colleges/schools at Grand Valley State University. The Academic Advisor will be expected to provide both in-person and virtual advising appointments.
Responsibilities:
Advising, Case Management and Outreach
• Provide accessible, accurate, timely, and consistent academic advising to students pursuing majors and/or minors offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Provide advising and support to students exploring potential programs of study across the university, making appropriate referrals and connections to advising partners
• Provide proactive, developmental, and appreciative advising and support to students, including those experiencing academic difficulty
• Interpret curriculum and graduation requirements, assist students with selection of appropriate major(s) and/or minor(s), and advise students regarding appropriate course selection including a blend of general education and program-specific requirements
• Provide appropriate referrals to academic departments, student support programs and other university resources as necessary to help students achieve their academic goals
• Provide academic advising at the freshman, transfer, and international student advising and registration sessions
• Serve as a liaison to specific academic and/or student support departments within and outside of CLAS to ensure consistent and accurate student advising
• Provide timely and intentional outreach to assigned students, especially as it pertains to first year student required advising prior to registration
• Proactively engage students in regular communication through in-person and electronic means
• Effectively utilize technology to monitor student academic progress, providing individual feedback to students, including but not limited to, outreach efforts for midterm/final grades and other specialty criteria
Retention and Student Success
• Provide academic coaching based on a proactive, strengths-based, appreciative advisement model
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with other colleges, departments and success partners across campus in an effort to support student persistence and retention
• Assist students in identifying appropriate academic and personal goals and set an achievable path towards success
Policies and Resources
• Maintain a thorough understanding of university policies, procedures, requirements, processes, and systems, and be able to disseminate this information to students
• Provide students with clear and accurate information on GVSU policies and procedures as it pertains to degree completion
• Employ standardized reporting practices to document progress, interactions and referrals as defined by the Center director
Required Qualifications:
• Earned Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of and demonstrated desire for collaborative approaches to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team
Preferred Qualifications:
• Earned Master's Degree in Academic Advising or advising-related field such as College Student Development, Adult and Higher Education, or Educational Leadership
• Student advising or mentoring experience
• Familiarity with current trends and best practices in advising
• Familiarity with computer information systems and web-based records and registration systems, especially Banner, Degree Works, and/or EAB Navigate
Salary: $50,000. The university offers a http://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htmhttps://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, and wellness resources, effective on day of hire.
Campus: Allendale
Department/College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. The CLAS Academic Advising Center offers accessible, accurate, timely, and consistent academic advising to all students pursuing majors and/or minors offered by CLAS, as well as students who are exploring majors, pursuing professional graduate programs, and teacher certification.
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