Academic Advisor I or II - College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design

Department

College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design

The Academic Advisor I or II at MSU Denver is primarily responsible for advising a caseload of students on degree requirements and providing long-term degree planning.  Academic advisors help students develop educational goals and define a career path, through use of a variety of advising approaches and tools. Further, they monitor student progress, making targeted outreach to students to address potential obstacles in retention and graduation. Academic advisors also participate in University-wide and unit-specific advising initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide Advising Services to Students - 60%

• Conduct advising sessions with students, assist with course selection, scheduling and registration questions using advising-based technology.
• Utilize knowledge of curriculum to help students with long-term degree planning.
• Prepare and maintain advising documentation in the current student success/customer management system.
• Refer students to appropriate University resources.
• Provide basic information related to career planning, financial literacy, admissions and other applicable information related to student needs.
• Teach students about electronic advising and registration tools and how to best utilize them for success (e.g., Degree Progress Reports, Student Hub, Student Success Collaborative suite, etc.).
• Participates in New Student Orientation sessions and Registration events. 
• Participation in recruiting events may be required.

Monitor Progress and Retention of Assigned Students - 20%

• Utilize advising-based systems to track and engage assigned students who are at-risk of not being retained (Early Alert).
• Deliver appropriate student-centered outreach.
• Participate in retention initiatives.

Professional Development - 15%

• Begin or continue building knowledge of advising techniques and approaches.
• Participate in university-wide and unit specific advising professional development opportunities (e.g., Advising retreats, NACADA webinars, conferences, etc.).
• Serve on committees, councils, taskforces, etc. where appropriate.

Other Duties as Assigned – 5%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated experience in a professional setting helping others reach their academic, professional, and/or personal goals
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to a diverse community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents)
• Demonstrated problem-solving, prioritizing, and preparation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in either Higher Education, College Personnel, Counseling, or an academic discipline
• Experience using computer-based student information system(s) (e.g., Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, CampusVue, etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency desirable
• Experience working with and/or being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. 

The salary ranges that the University reasonably expects to pay for these positions are established at:

Academic Advisor I: $49,000 – $51,000

Academic Advisor II: $50,000 – $55,000

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Schedule Information

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Exempt
• Monday - Friday
• Evenings and Weekend Work: As needed
• Schedule: Hybrid schedule options - 2