Temporary Academic Advisor Pool

Position Summary

Temporary academic advisors at MSU Denver are primarily responsible for advising students on degree requirements and providing long-term degree planning. They help students develop educational goals and define a career path through a variety of advising approaches and tools. They may also participate in university-wide and unit-specific advising initiatives as needed.

Provide advising services to a diverse student body (85%)

• Conduct advising sessions with students and assist with course selection, scheduling and registration questions using advising-based technology
• Utilize knowledge of curriculum to help students with degree planning
• Prepare and maintain advising documentation in the current student success/customer management system
• Refer students to appropriate University resources
• Provide basic information related to career planning, financial literacy, admissions and other applicable information related to student needs
• Teach students about electronic advising and registration tools and how to best utilize them for success (e.g., Degree Progress Reports, Student Hub, Navigate
  360, etc.)
• Participate in New Student Orientation sessions and Registration events

Monitor progress and retention of assigned students (5%)

• Participate in retention initiatives as appropriate

Professional development (5%)

• Participate in university-wide and unit specific advising professional development opportunities (e.g. Advising retreats, NACADA webinars, conferences, etc.)

Other duties as assigned (5%)

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least one year of experience providing academic advising to undergraduate students
• Demonstrated experience in a professional setting helping others reach their academic, professional, and/or personal goals
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to a diverse community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents)
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, prioritizing, and preparation skills

• Master’s degree in either Higher Education, College Personnel, Counseling, or an academic discipline
• Experience using computer‑based student information system(s) (e.g. Ellucian Banner, Workday Student, People Soft, etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency desirable
• Experience working with and/or being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population

The hourly rate for this position ranges from the current Denver minimum wage – $24 an hour. Hourly pay rate varies with position based upon experience, qualifications, and available budget. Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not offered except sick time.

• This is a temporary, hourly position.
• Most assignments are generally Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. However, work hours may vary given the temporary nature of position and are based upon department need.
• While this position requires the candidate selected for hire to work in person, there may be flexibility of some remote work opportunities and hybrid schedules (subject to supervisor approval).

All applicants must include a resume. Please include all relevant information that you want a hiring manager to see (contact information, education, job history, qualifications, availability, experience, etc.).

Open Until Filled

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long‑term disability plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more. For a brief overview, please see: MSU Benefit Summary. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at total rewards.

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