Academic Advisor I or II

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Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26273 For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Emily Edwards eedwards

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Position Number 4N0051 and 4M0502 Department Advising Commons Division Division of Student Success Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Advisor I- $20.00-$23.50 per hour// Advisor II- $20.49 -$24.55 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type Classified Salary If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Advising Commons is the home department for all primary-role (staff) academic advisors. Advising Commons is a collaborative team of over 40 individuals who support students in all colleges  provide specialized and ongoing training for advisors, work closely with the academic units that we serve, and collaborate with colleagues across the university. Advising positions are campus-based and are not eligible for remote work.

• Provide holistic academic advising for students focused on classes, academic program selection, academic and career goals, and individual student needs
• Participate in all orientations and new and prospective student programming
• Learn and communicate complex information to students and other stakeholders
• Refer students to appropriate campus and community resources
• Conduct student outreach and interventions to assist with advising, registration, and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with and maintain open communication with campus partners
• Utilize advising and registration software and clearly document student advising interactions.

• 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 combined with a demonstrated 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working directly with undergraduate college students in an academic or student support setting combined with a demonstrated 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

• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education curricula, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education offices and resources that support student success
• Experience with advising and registration programs and software

• Master’s Degree in related field
• Academic advising experience within a college or university setting
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of academic advising and student development theory
• Experience working with advising and registration programs such as Degree Works, EAB Navigate, Banner, and/or relational database.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm to work with and guide students as they discover and attain their academic and career goals
• Create positive rapport and strong working relationships with colleagues throughout the MSU community, including administrators, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills and an ability to communicate complex information effectively with a wide range of individuals
• Be able to have candid conversations and be able to troubleshoot problems
• Effectively…