FLEX Academic Advisors - (Pooled Positions

FLEX Academic Advisors - (Pooled Positions) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27036

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Working Title FLEX Academic Advisors - (Pooled Positions)

Brief Position Overview

Flex Advisors are assigned by Advising Commons to advise students in a variety of disciplines based on varying needs of academic units. Flex advisors will be situated in various departments and/or colleges to support the specific needs of students in those majors. Flex Advisors work on an as-needed basis and cover key advising times as well as potential gaps in advising coverage.

Position Number

Position Number 4N6460

Department

Department Advising Commons

Division

Division Division of Student Success

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

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FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

FTE

FTE .15

Benefits 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

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

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 at MSU . We 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Flex advisors provide in-depth, specialized, and/or comprehensive advising to students regarding class choices, curriculum options, majors, departmental and University policies and procedures, and other academic needs.

• 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
• Demons…