Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor 495391 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States AVP Student Success Advising/Student Support Hybrid Full-time Staff Closing on: Sep 17 2024 Salary/Position Classification $44,000 Annual, Exempt 40 hours per week 100% Remote Work Availability: No Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes Purpose of Position The purpose of the position is to provide academic advisement, recruitment, and retention to undergraduate students at the University of North Dakota. This position helps to advise any/all undergraduate majors and minors. Academic advisors help to serve the needs of the Core Advising team as well as any unmet student needs across campus. Academic advisors will utilize various academic advising tools and technologies to advise and interact with students regularly. Advisors will attend academic advising events along with student success programming including commencement ceremonies. Duties & Responsibilities Provide academic, advanced degree program, and career advising for current on campus and online undergraduate programs assigned to including knowledge of all degree requirements Meet with students for scheduled appointments and on a drop-in basis Advise incoming students during new student/first-year advising and registration Communicate with incoming transfer students on a continuous and ongoing basis 5. Understand needs of various student populations at the institution as a whole and within assigned college(s) Understand and appropriately use various advising models Participate in assessment of advising 8. Collaborate with departments of programs assigned to address advising needs for the department Write letters of recommendation for students and serve as a reference for students as needed Utilize career exploration tools (e.g., career exploration software, Academic and Career Exploration, career services events, pairings of degree options, graduate or professional degree options) in the advisement of students Utilize and connect students with campus resources and services 6. Utilize advising technology including student information system, advising platform, and others as determined necessary in the completion of effective general advising 7 Participate in one of the options in each of the categories below over the calendar year (January through December) One of the spring graduation ceremonies OR the Saturday of Welcome Weekend Either a summer graduation ceremony OR a fall graduation ceremony Participate in on-campus recruitment events and after-hour admission events as requested Participate in Experiential Learning Center events as requested Attend workshops for professional development 5. Participate in college and campus-wide advising events and outreach Participate in advising and advising-adjacent professional development opportunities Assist other advisors and their students as needed for extended leaves and absences Required Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong organization skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to pay attention to detail Minimum Requirements Bachelors Degree Experience in an academic or professional setting Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree Experience advising undergraduate students To Apply Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Position Benefits Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans. UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities. Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here! Want to be notified of similar opportunities? 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Veteran’s Preference Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year. Confidentiality of Application Materials Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus. EEO Statement The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. 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