Academic Advisor/Couns Inter

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

TheUniversityofMichigan-Dearborn(UM-Dearborn)isoneofthethreecampuses oftheUniversityofMichigansystem.UM-Dearbornisacomprehensiveuniversity offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing educationtoresidentsofsoutheasternMichigan,andcurrentlyenrollsjustunder 9,000 students.The College of Business seeks a dynamic and engaging professional to join our advising and student services team focused on supporting the needs of our undergraduate students.

Responsibilities*

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillberesponsibleforadvisingundergraduatestudents in the College of Business and directing student advising activities to individual students. 

This role provides academic advising to current business students in theCollegeofBusinessandSTART(firstyearadvising)offices.Thisincludes advisingstudentsoftheirrights,privilegesandobligationsasUM-Dearbornand CollegeofBusinessstudents,especiallyregardingtheirspecificdegree programrequirements.Theadvisorwilladvisestudentsoncourseselectionas appropriatetotheirdegreeprogram;informallstudents ofUniversityandCollege ofBusinesspoliciesandprocedures; 

• Interpretpoliciesandproceduresas necessary and recommend appropriate course of action, as well as specific services and programs on campus available to students as it relates to their particularacademic,personaland/orfinancialneedsinordertohelpstudents balancetheirpersonallifeandacademiccareer. 
• Develop, implement, and administer specific student services programs; represent the College of Business at academic functions; and develop, prepare and edit documents regarding academic programs and requirements including preparationofpolicyandprocedurestatements. 
• Assistin reviewingandmonitoring theacademicstandingandprogressofstudents. 
• RepresenttheCollegeofBusinessoncampuscommitteesandon campus and off campus activities as appropriate (for example, recruitment and informationalpresentations).
• Provideacademicorientationto studentsandwillperformotherrelateddutiesasassigned. 

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree is required
• A minimum of two years' experience in advising/counseling, or relevant academic administration is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills and commitment to detail-oriented accuracy is required
• Knowledge of student services is desirable
• Ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritize, and work under pressure at peak times is required
• Ability to exercise initiative and work independently is required and the successful candidate must possess a positive, service-oriented approach to tasks and willingness to assist students
• Working knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable 
• Working knowledge of Banner student information system and Salesforce (or similar CRM) is desirable
• Demonstrated experience with software applications, particularly presentation and spreadsheets are required

Underfill Statement

This position may be under filled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This position requires occasional evenings, weekends, and travel.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.