ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Position Number: S-3504
Position Summary:
An Academic Advisor manages a case load of students with a goal of providing comprehensive support for their academic performance, goals, and timely completion of their degree. An Advisor is responsible for assisting students with advising on majors, career exploration and development of academic planning strategies. Utilizing technology and other resources, Academic Advisors work directly with students on course sequencing, success skills and habits and provide guidance that assist with progression toward degree completion. Advisors engage with new students and supporters through new student orientation and support college transition and student success.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
One year of higher education experience working with students.
Knowledge of college student development and research on retention and persistence.
Evidence of working with and responding to the needs of a diverse student population.
Ability to professionally represent the university to diverse constituencies.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build rapport and project a positive attitude.
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of current and best practices related to college student retention, academic success coaching, and academic advising.
Working knowledge of computer applications.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willingness to work evening and weekends as needed.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
Experience advising/coaching college students, teaching, and understanding of higher education administration.
Experience using retention data and customer relationship management software solutions.
Working knowledge of university curriculum, academic programs, policies, and procedures.
Experience with development of outreach campaigns.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides direct and ongoing academic support for an assigned student caseload to facilitate retention and timely graduation.
Develops rapport with students and focuses on college transition and academic success.
Creates a learning environment focused on strategies to achieve academic success.
Collaborates with faculty to assist students as they explore majors and career plans consistent with their academic interests and abilities.
Advises students on degree planning, career options and success strategies; assist students with meeting academic progression benchmarks.
Develops technical skills needed for efficient and effective academic advising (class registration, course planning, general education, general financial aid knowledge as it relates to Satisfactory Academic Progress and a customer relationship management system).
Maintains regular communication with assigned students and provide retention feedback to the university regarding student persistence and progress to degree completion. Serves as a first-year advisor at freshman and transfer student orientation and support student recruitment and enrollment related events.
Develops evidence-based, best-practice educational sessions for students.
Assists with program evaluation and assessment, providing recommendations to enhance communication and the development of strategic initiatives.
Provides direct outreach for students experiencing academic difficulty by monitoring early alerts and utilizing university resources customized to individual student needs.
Refers students in need of assistance to appropriate campus resources.
Works with college faculty and staff to develop, deliver, and evaluate effective retention efforts.
Complies with FERPA and any other federal, state or university rules or regulations.
Maintains a detailed record of projects (plans, outcomes, refinements).
Participates in professional development and serve on university-wide committees or initiatives as requested.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary
Pay Range: $42,000 - $54,000
Department: Advising Student Services / College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Position Status: Regular
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.
Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859
Open Until Filled: Yes
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5830947
CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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