Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor 494112 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States AVP Student Success Advising/Student Support Full-time Staff Closing on: Jan 4 2024 Salary/Position Classification $44,000 Annual, Exempt 40 hours per week 100% Remote Work Availability: No Hybrid Work Availability: 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 Campus Connection (Academic Requirement Reports), Degree Map, and Starfish to advise and interact with students regularly.
Advisors will attend commencement ceremonies and other student success programming.
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 on an appointment and walk-in basis to the Student Academic Success & Career Engagement Office Advise incoming students during new student advising and registration Understand needs of various student populations (e.
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, online, military-affiliated, athletes, international, and otherwise diverse student backgrounds) Understanding and appropriate use of various advising models Participation in assessment of advising Meet with prospective and transfer students interested in the university and programs assigned to 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 Understand, utilize, and accurately communicate policies, procedures, technology/tools, and resources to advisees Understand institutional specific policies and procedures such as term dates and deadline, ES petition, Ad Pro petition, withdraw processes, graduation application, changes of major, collaborative course processes, readmission and reinstatement processes, academic grievance processes, etc.
Understand program/college/University goals for retention and graduation Basics of financial aid Career exploration tools (e.
g.
, FOCUS 2, Academic and Career Exploration, career services events, pairings of degree options, graduate or professional degree options) Campus resources and services Advising technology including Campus Connection, Civitas products as used at UND, and others as determined necessary in the completion of effective general advising Student technology including student use of Blackboard and Handshake Participation in student centered events, professional development, and other duties as assigned Participation in graduation ceremonies Participation in recruitment fairs, prospective student and guest visits, welcome weekend/meetings, etc.
Attend on campus workshops for professional development Participate in college and campus-wide advising events and outreach Yearly participation in regional/national advising professional development opportunities Provide assistance to other advisors and their students as needed for extended leaves and absences Other duties as assigned by SASCE or college(s) affiliated with majors assigned Required Competencies Strong oral and written communication skills Strong organization skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to pay attention to detail Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Experience advising undergraduate students 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.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Experience with use of advising tools (e.
g.
, campus connection, starfish) 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.