Academic Core Advisor & PSEO Reg Specialist

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Working Title:

Academic Core Advisor & PSEO Reg Specialist

Institution:

Bemidji State University

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range C

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

Bemidji

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as the Academic Core Advisor & PSEO Registration Specialist. The responsibilities for the Academic Core Advisor, as determined by the Associate Director of Advising & the RISE Program in the College of Science and Health, are assigned for a designated school or schools in accordance with appropriate advising load. The Academic Core Advisor supports student success from entry to graduation through proactive, student-centered advising that integrates academic planning, policy guidance, and timely referrals to campus resources. Serving as a consistent point of contact, the advisor collaborates closely with faculty and academic departments to align curricular requirements with students’ goals, ensure accurate degree progression, and remove barriers to completion. The role emphasizes coordinated care, early outreach, and data-informed practices to improve retention and completion outcomes.

In addition, this position serves as the campus expert for Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) registration. The PSEO Registration Specialist advises and enrolls admitted PSEO students, ensuring they understand program requirements, policies, timelines, and expected outcomes. The advisor collaborates with high school counselors and internal stakeholders to maintain compliance with local, state, Department of Education, and BSU policies. Responsibilities include providing individualized registration support, developing efficient strategies for students with similar enrollment needs, educating students and families about PSEO opportunities, resolving registration issues with professionalism, and planning orientation and engagement programs that promote academic success, integration, and retention for PSEO students at Bemidji State..

Responsibilities of the Academic Core Advisor & PSEO Registration Specialist include:

• Academic Core Advising. (55%)

  • Providing and implementing effective core advising for designated departments/programs within the College of Science & Health, as determined by the Associate Director of Advising & RISE Program. Contributing thoughtful insight and collaboration to the development and maintenance of the core advising model for the office, including assisting with training and materials for onboarding new advisors and staff in the Student Success Center.

  • Delivering proactive, student-centered, and professional academic advising for an assigned caseload of students in the College of Science & Health, supporting holistic student success from entry to graduation.

  • Building strong relationships with faculty in assigned programs, raising and addressing issues related to student policies, curriculum, or procedures, and implementing changes that enhance the student advising experience.

  • Developing individualized academic plans aligned with program requirements; assisting students with course selection, registration, and maintaining a clear degree pathway and trajectory toward timely completion.

  • Providing guidance on university policies, academic standards, degree requirements, appeals processes, records, and other specialized needs or resources applicable to student success.

  • Managing and following up on cases through the EAB Navigate platform, using proactive outreach and engagement to strengthen student connections and support.

  • Providing walk-in advising services through the Student Success Center, ensuring timely support for students with immediate needs.

  • Collaborating with faculty, deans, chairs, and other campus offices to advocate for students, including supporting appeals, substitutions or equivalencies for courses, and overall student well-being.

• PSEO Registration. (40%)

  • Providing direction and oversight for the PSEO student registration process at Bemidji State University through the Student Success Center. Serving as the primary point of contact for PSEO registration, with authority to streamline and enhance the process to ensure a seamless experience for