Flexible Academic Advisor II – Student Success & Pathways

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement is seeking FLEX Academic Advisors to support students across disciplines. These pooled, on-site roles require collaboration with Advising Commons to address advising needs and cover critical times.

Positions are campus-based with no remote work eligibility. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree, strong interpersonal skills, and experience advising diverse student populations; Master’s degree and knowledge of advising software are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working one-on-one and in small groups with students or clients with the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of constituents.
• Demonstrated competence working in fast-paced environments while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrated competence maintaining records with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Master’s degree preferred for Academic Advisor II.
• Experience with advising and registration programs and software.
• Knowledge of DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate, Banner, and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic advising for students focused on classes, program options, majors, and goals.
• Participate in orientations and new student programming.
• Communicate complex information clearly to students and stakeholders.
• Refer students to campus and community resources.
• Conduct outreach to assist with advising, registration, and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with campus partners and maintain open communication with colleagues.
• Utilize advising and registration software and document advising interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred for Advisor II)

Tools

DegreeWorks

EAB Navigate

Banner

Relational databases

Job description

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement is seeking FLEX Academic Advisors to support students across disciplines. These pooled, on-site roles require collaboration with Advising Commons to address advising needs and cover critical times.

Positions are campus-based with no remote work eligibility. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree, strong interpersonal skills, and experience advising diverse student populations; Master’s degree and knowledge of advising software are