Undergraduate Academic Advisor Jobs

Posting Detail Information
Working Title Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202301474AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $52,000-$55,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. To see the value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit our compensation calculator – https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/10/2023
Description of Work Unit
The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB accredited business school which enrolls more than 4,400 undergraduate students in nine business concentrations and approximately 1,500 graduate students across eight graduate programs. While we are the largest undergraduate and graduate major on campus, we strive to create a small college environment. Colorado State University invites nominations and applications for an Undergraduate Academic Advisor. This is a 12-month administrative professional position eligible for University benefits. The position will work within the College of Business within the Undergraduate Programs Office and will report to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs.
Colorado State University is a public, land-grant institution of higher education that offers academic programs through eight colleges. Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a city with a population of approximately 140,000 people, which is 65 miles north of Denver. The city offers a unique blend of metropolitan advantages and small town friendliness. Situated at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountain foothills, Fort Collins provides easy access to numerous cultural and recreational opportunities.
Mission Of The Unit
The Unit is responsible for all undergraduate recruiting efforts, retention initiatives, academic advising, diversity/inclusivity initiatives, and GO Abroad initiatives.
Position Summary
The Academic Advisor position in the College of Business Undergraduate Programs Department provide advisory services for all Undergraduate Business Majors (approximately 2400 students) at Colorado State University, including concentrations in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Organization and Innovation Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain Management. In addition, all Business Administration, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship minors (approximately 2000 students) and all Business Certificates are advised by Advisors. The UPO also supports many undergraduate student groups, activities and programs.
Required Job Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations, diversity support services, and diversity programming training and education
• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development and Family Studies, Student Affairs, or related field;
• Two years of experience in higher education academic advising;
• Experience with program development, and event planning, organizing, and implementation;
• Experience working with historically underrepresented, ethnically/racially diverse students

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development and Family Studies, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Knowledge of higher education technology systems (preferably Banner, Slate, and Navigate);
• Understanding and knowledge of higher education philosophy and practices (particularly Land Grant);
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students
• Strong listening, paraphrasing, summarizing, and problem solving skills;
• Strong customer-service skills, and ability to successfully work with multiple constituents including students, parents, faculty, and staff;
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple programs and resources;
• Knowledge of developmental/intrusive academic advising theory, models, and practices;
• Understanding, passion, and strength working with people from diverse/cultural backgrounds (including international)
• Conflict management and conflict resolution skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to evaluate student needs and provide appropriate referral resources;
• Understanding and appreciation of personal and professional ethics;

Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Advising
Duty/Responsibility

• Adapt university policies and processes, advising resources, electronic databases, degree requirements, CSU Online policies and processes to students with Business majors.
• Interpret curriculum requirements, options, sequencing patterns and best practices across programs while exploring student’s goals, developing academic plans, and understanding student’s challenges, and obstacles.
• Act as mentors and advocates and professionally communicate with students or families regarding complex academic policies, individual courses or grades, and/or tuition assessment and lead them to understanding and resolution.
• Interpret conflict management and conflict resolution decision-making skills when working with dissatisfied individuals. Interpret, apply and enforce University and College of Business policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal laws.
• Approve and administer course substitutions and waivers for degree requirements.
• Conduct website analysis for consistency and quality assurance.
• Approve and administer business course overrides for business majors.
• Formulate transfer credit evaluations and determine transfer credit eligibility.
• Maintain accurate and detailed advising notes through the online system, track advisees’ performance at the end of each semester, and provide intentional outreach to particular groups of students such as students with low GPA’s and/or low midterm grades.
• Manage and update advising publications, websites, degree plans, and other resources.
• Assist new students in transitioning to and navigating the collegiate experience; developing decision-making skills, and utilizing campus resources.
• Performance of advising activities regarding course selection and sequencing, registration, class schedule revisions, and class credit load recommendations.
• Advise students requesting retroactive withdrawals and academic dismissal appeals on how to create well-written appeals and how to develop and communicate a comprehensive action plan for academic improvement and success
• Demonstrated knowledge of, compassion, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.
• Provide comprehensive advising to students establishing continuous advising relationships for the first three years with attention to transition and major exploration.
• Implementation of strategic interventions; initiating proactive outreach with at risk students and participate in retention and grade monitoring activities.
• Model personal and professional ethics in every decision made.
• Learn new technology and tools designed for student success and integrate them into a balanced and holistic approach to advising.
• Understand issues confronting under-represented students, ethnically diverse, military veterans, non-traditional aged, international, parents, disabled students, etc. and help them navigate how and what resources to use as well as gain confidence and connection in order to achieve their personal and professional goals.
• Counsel students regarding options and academic standing, including students on academic probation and students dismissed from the University.
• Challenge and support undergraduate Business students (via individual meetings, workshops, and programs) to understand the complexities of self-discovery and to begin the process of choosing a concentration and career, including problem solving around difficulties or unrealistic goals and outside pressures.

Percentage Of Time 60
Job Duty Category Programming
Duty/Responsibility

• Train, supervise, guide, support, and evaluate Student Coordinators (paid student positions);
• Maintain various social media venues related to program;
• Determine, develop, market, and coordinate all initiatives and communications programs;
• Develop and present annual budget proposal;
• Maintain website and web-based information associated with program;
• Develop and present an annual report for each program, to the Director and Assistant Director;
• Teach DEI Business Course for BDLA students
• Coordinate the College’s Business Diversity and Leadership Alliance ( BDLA ) Organization

Percentage Of Time 35
Job Duty Category College Service and Supervision
Duty/Responsibility

• This position may also serve on other college and university committees as assigned.
• Serve as a member of the College of Business Undergraduate admission appeals committee.
• This position makes decisions on who is granted admission to the College of Business by way of an appeal process.

Percentage Of Time 5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants Will Be Expected To Provide

• A cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications
• Contact information of three references.
• A resume

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than 11:59pm MST September 10, 2023 to https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/132169 however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Sarah Hill, [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected].
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes
• Do you have experience working with historically underrepresented, ethnically/racially diverse students?
• In 250 words or less, describe how your experience working with historically underrepresented ethnically/racially diverse students will aid in your success in this role.
• Yes
• Yes
• No
• Do you have two years of experience in higher education academic advising?
• Yes
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• Do you have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills?
• Do you have experience with program development, event planning, organizing, and implementation?
• No
• No
• Do you have experience working with diverse populations and/or diversity support services, and diversity programming training and education?
• Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development and Family Studies, Student Affairs, or related field?
• No

(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents