Academic Advisor

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Job Summary

The Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) group at the University of Colorado, Boulder is seeking applications for an Academic Advisor! This position is part of a collaborative team of academic advisors and coaches in PES, and is responsible for building relationships with students and fostering success by providing multidisciplinary academic and developmental advising for exploratory undergraduates with interests across all colleges and schools.

This first-year advising role works with specific student populations to empower and support them in exploration and decision-making toward their choice of a major and an outlay of goals for their collegiate career at CU-Boulder and beyond.

The Academic Advisor will work with following populations:

* Current and admitted students in the Program in Exploratory Studies.

* Students who were not admitted to their college of choice.

* Prospective students, international students, and transfer students.

* Students that finds themselves between colleges or in need of campus-wide exploration.

The Academic Advisor position focuses on exploration, discovery, and supportive connection with students, which requires a specialized knowledge base across many fields as well as a keen understanding of related functional areas. Other important aspects of this role include collaborating closely with individuals and departments across campus, a commitment to professional growth and development, and strong dedication to team collaboration and innovation.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) provides the resources and guidance to help students discover and shape their academic and career journey. PES is designed to help students successfully transfer into their college of choice. We help students who are unsure of what they want to do, decide on a path and help them explore their options. This is a great opportunity for students to have the room to explore majors and find their interests before settling on a major.

What Your

Key Responsibilities Will Be

Student Support

* Lead individual and small group work with students (via scheduled appointments, walk-ins, phone and email interactions) and related administrative duties

* Conduct proactive outreach and engagement with students who have not been in for an appointment and/or are in academic difficulty.

* Follow all advising protocols and apply campus advising tools such as Buff Portal Advising and will maintain a multidisciplinary knowledge base.

Academic Advising

* Assist students in planning for and making informed decisions about a choice of major, intended college outcomes, and potential career or graduate school direction.

* Help students to assess their interests, values and academic skills.

* Teach students how to navigate the systems, academic processes and policies at CU-Boulder.

* Work with students to personalize their academic path, including offering co-curricular guidance that complements their goals and leading them in regular long term planning.

* Advisors also offer availability to students' overall support network, including parents. In addition to one-on-one interactions, the individual in this position will work with students in group settings via workshops, presentations, and for-credit courses such as FYXP 1000:
Academic Exploration & Critical Decision Making and FYXP 1500:
First Year Success Seminar.

Cross-Campus First Year Advising Network

* Actively engage in planning and collaboration as a member of the cross-campus First Year Advising Network, which includes regular meetings and trainings.

* Assist with the development of first year advising student learning outcomes and ongoing assessment.

* Contribute to and participate in critical initiatives and goals related to campus-wide first-year advising and ensure alignment…