Academic Advisor

University of Idaho Careers; Moscow (ID); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Idaho is seeking an Academic Advisor in Moscow to support students’ educational goals. The advisor will guide course selection, foster relationships, and implement proactive strategies to promote degree progress, engagement, and success across advising programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, a commitment to high-quality advising, and the ability to work non-standard hours as part of the university’s academic support services.

Qualifikationen

• Delivering student-centered customer service.
• Presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small and large groups.
• Compiling and analyzing information for leadership/administrative decisions.
• Interpreting and applying standards and regulations.

Aufgaben

• Provide guidance to elevate students’ learning experience.
• Build positive and professional student relationships and implement proactive strategies.
• Assist students in selecting courses and engaging in opportunities aligned with goals.
• Collaborate with university partners to ensure access to campus support and enrichment opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Analysis

Interpersonal relations

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Appointment Information

Working Title:Academic Advisor

Division/College:3964-SEM Strategic Enrollment Management

Department:588-SEM Academic Advising

Location:Moscow

FTE:1

Advertising Pay Range:$49,816 or higher depending on education and experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding:True

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview

The University of Idaho Strategic Enrollment Management Division (SEM) assists students academically and financially to pursue their educational goals. We believe that learning never stops. University of Idaho can help learners continue their education face to face, online, while in high school, as a next step from secondary school, or for professionals who wish to continue to advance their education. SEM departments include: Admissions Processing, Admissions Recruitment, Academic Advising, Academic Support Programs, Career Services, Enrollment Management, International Programs Office, Military Programs, Registrar, and Student Financial Aid Services.
The University Advising Services (UAS) unit is part of University of Idaho’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Division. UAS seeks to elevate the standard for excellence in academic advising by working collaboratively with students and the university community to engage in advising practices that are rooted in teaching, connection, accessibility, and mutual respect in order to cultivate citizens engaged in their education and beyond. Our mission is to assist in the exploration and discovery of academic resources; educate students about university policies and procedures; promote engagement in high-impact opportunities, university life, and the community; and empower students to take ownership of their individual goals, decisions, and achievements.
The Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho. The Academic Advisor fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The Academic Advisor will have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests. This position will also support students’ timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport, and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources.
This position is expected to work collaboratively with university partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and enrichment opportunities.

Required Experience

• Delivering student-centered customer service
• Presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small and large groups
• Compiling and analyzing information for leadership/administrative decisions
• Interpreting and applying standards and regulations

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Must be eligible for membership in related professional organizations
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work non-standard business hours

Additional Preferred

Education:

• Degree or professional experience in a related discipline
• Master’s Degree

Demonstrated experience:

• Providing academic advising in a higher education setting
• Working successfully with students and colleagues
• Establishing and maintaining quality professional relationships
• Analyzing information to identify and define problems/alternatives and developing recommendations

Knowledge of:

• University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising
• Student development theory and advising best practices

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, complex ideas in a manner that adapts to student needs and to articulate program requirements to students, parents, faculty, and campus partners
• Display strong organizational skills in to successfully manage competing prioritizesWork independently and take initiative with new and existing projects
• Motivate, encourage, and support students to recognize their potential and meet challenges

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

none

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Visa Sponsorship:No

Degree Requirement Timeline:Degree required at time of hire