MLK Academic Advisor - Inclusive Student Success

University of Minnesota; Twin Cities (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits package

Wellbeing program

Excellent retirement plans

Job summary

University of Minnesota is seeking an MLK Academic Advisor in Twin Cities to provide opt-in advising through the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Program. This in-person role supports diverse CLA students with holistic advising, workshops, and specialized programming. You’ll work within MLK on individual advising, programs related to civil rights education, and initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, and student success.

Qualifications

• Level 2: BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant advising work experience, or master’s degree.
• Level 3: BA/BS degree plus at least four years of advising or higher education experience, or master’s degree plus at least two years of relevant experience.
• Level 4: BA/BS degree plus at least five years of relevant academic advising work experience, or master’s degree plus at least three years of academic advising work experience.
• Capacity to articulate the nature and advantages of a liberal arts education
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional advising caseload of CLA students (with a mix of students in all four years of progress, and in a variety of majors/minors)
• Utilize the operative model positioned at the intersection of development and learning, drawing on multiple theoretical perspectives in the professional literature to provide appropriate challenge and support to each assigned student
• Incorporate interpersonal, intercultural, communication, and equity-mindedness skills to build rapport with students
• Demonstrate and advance the value of a liberal arts education. Articulate knowledge about curriculum, degree requirements, and engagement options
• Encourage students’ utilization of the college’s and the university’s academic support and engagement resources
• Conduct timely outreach to students and generate individual outreach strategies
• Conduct analytic review of student records to certify academic standing

Skills

Academic advising

Interpersonal skills

Equity and inclusion

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Web-based advising software

Job description

University of Minnesota is seeking an MLK Academic Advisor in Twin Cities to provide opt-in advising through the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Program. This in-person role supports diverse CLA students with holistic advising, workshops, and specialized programming. You’ll work within MLK on individual advising, programs related to civil rights education, and initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, and student success.