Academic​/Student Success Advisor

Position Overview

This position, classified as Academic Advisor II (Academic/Student Success Advisor), is responsible for the Advising, Student Services, Career Services, and Academic Success programs provided to Gallatin College students enrolled in Associate of Art or Science degree programs as well as Workforce Programs at the Gallatin College “East” location and the MSU Campus.

Position Number: 4M0308 | FTE: 1.0 | Salary: $23.00 per hour (commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications) | Type:
Classified Contract.

• Serve as project/service coordinator for one of three focus areas:
  Admissions and Enrollment, Student Success Initiatives, or Career Placement.
• Provide academic advising services to Gallatin College Associate of Arts and Science degree‑seeking students and Workforce degree‑seeking students primarily at the Gallatin College “East” location and the MSU Campus.
• Counsel and advise students regarding their academic plan, career goals, and transition to college.
• Initiate outreach to developmental students through the Early Alert program and midterm D/F grade contacts.
• Compile success data and create reports.
• Interact with students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis.
• Liaise with MSU Disability Services, Academic Advising Center, Office of Student Success, and other MSU resources.
• Work closely with other Gallatin College advisors and serve Gallatin College degree‑seeking students as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with college students or a similar population as mentor, advisor, or coach in a professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new technologies and software programs.

• Master’s Degree in Adult and Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related discipline.
• Experience advising, coaching, or teaching college students.
• Experience in Admissions, Enrollment, Advising, Student Success, or Career Placement, especially with college students.

• Be committed to two‑year education.
• Have effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, students, local businesses, and industry employers.
• Have strong written, oral, and communication skills.
• Work positively with teams and individuals of various backgrounds.
• Display an aptitude for problem solving and facilitating the work of others.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Be confident and competent in oral presentation and excel in public speaking.
• Exercise good judgment in decision making.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

• This position may require some evening work.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

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