Academic Advisor Jobs

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UCCS invites applications for a full-time Academic Advisor. This position is responsible for partnering with students to successfully navigate college is the mission of Academic Advising at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Academic advisors at UCCS accomplish this mission by providing high quality, personalized, and comprehensive advising to degree seeking students from orientation through graduation. Advisors partner with students and the campus community to empower students to take ownership of their education and be successful in college. Advisors support and challenge students in their learning and development by:

Who We Are:

Academic Advising facilitates the university’s academic mission by providing essential services for students including academic advising, career development, student advocacy, and degree audit. In doing so, this position provides academic advising for undergraduate students and advises new students at orientations.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here:

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Job Duties:

• Determine how to best facilitate the student’s success and development, and provide advising that improves overall student retention.
• Contribute to the Academic Advising team by abiding by team norms, taking responsibility for keeping current on technical knowledge and sharing it with others, accomplishing tasks affecting other team members in a timely manner, and representing the Student Success Center in a professional way at all times.
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students by analyzing student’s career and academic goals, degree progress, deficiencies and test results, and by recommending appropriate course of action or referrals.
• Evaluate transfer credit from other colleges for application toward undergraduate degree programs by determining how the transfer courses equate to our requirements.
• Work closely with academic and other departments, while providing outstanding customer service.
• Provide essential advising information to new students at orientations and help students get registered for their first semester of classes before the end of the orientation session.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Job Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills; capable of handling a great deal of detail effectively.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations in a multi-cultural environment that is committed to diversity and equality in education.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated level of competency in public relations, customer service, and communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, pro-active, and service-driven, exhibiting a balance of initiative and team orientation.
• Knowledge of student services programs, including student recruitment, academic advising, and admission policies and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of student advising strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment; identify and resolve problems.

Work Location: This position reports to campus with capability of a hybrid remote option. This will be determined with the supervisor.

This position has been determined to be eligible for overtime (non-exempt) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range: Generally starting at $40,540 - $52,310 per year.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits, some of which include:

• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
• Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)
• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
• Off Campus Housing Resources

This position is dependent on the availability of President Initiative funding. This position will be re-evaluated after 2 years and funding is currently expected to last three years.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of July 10, 2023.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of June 26, 2023.
• The potential employee start date is August 1, 2023 with some flexibility.
• Priority will be given to applications submitted by June 12, 2023. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Paraprofessional experience at the graduate level may be counted towards professional-level experience.
• At least one year of full-time professional experience in advising college level students or other work in directly assisting students in supporting their educational and developmental needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct academic advising experience or experience in a closely related field such as orientation, student transitions, retention programs or academic support.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• A master’s degree, either completed or in progress, in higher education or a related field of study OR two or more years of full-time professional-level higher education experience.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. Employee is occasionally required to move. Tasks may involve using a computer screen continuously for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.