Temporary Academic Advising and Support Coordinator

Position Overview

Temporary Academic Advising and Support Coordinator – full‑time, five‑month assignment in Golden, Colorado, working primarily on campus.

Full‑time, five‑month temporary assignment. Assignment end date:
November 30, 2026.

Location:

Golden, Colorado (on campus).

• Advise students on course selection, academic planning, registration, and class schedule revisions.
• Provide support for students transitioning to and navigating the college experience.
• Conduct routine and targeted outreach regarding academic advising, campus policies, registration requirements, and student success initiatives.
• Assist students with degree requirements, curriculum options, course sequencing, and academic policies.
• Support students with diverse advising needs, including transfer credit interpretation, academic challenges, and developing personalized academic plans.
• Maintain accurate advising records through the institution’s online platform.
• Learn and utilize advising technologies and student success tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues and campus partners to promote student success and retention initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential student information and accurate records.
• Proficiency with technology and willingness to learn new student success and advising platforms.
• Current authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Successful completion of a background investigation required.

• Experience working in higher education, academic advising, student affairs, or a related field.
• Knowledge of student development principles and best practices in academic advising.
• Experience providing advising, coaching, counseling, education, student services, or related support.
• Experience supporting first‑year, transfer, or academically at‑risk students.

• Annual salary $58,000 – $62,000 (prorated for the duration of the assignment).

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender, ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or current military service. Applicants who experience adverse effects of disability or are disabled veterans may request reasonable accommodations.