Lead Academic Advisor

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 12 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004423P
Position Title Lead Academic Advisor
Division/College Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department University Advising Services
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The Lead Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho. Similar to academic advisors, the Lead Academic Advisor fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The Lead Academic Advisor will also have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests. This position will also support students’ timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport, and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources. The Lead Advisor will also serve a critical role in managing the day-to-day operations of an academic advising team. The Lead Advisor will be responsible for evaluating advisors in their assigned colleges and will work closely with the Director of University Advising Services to ensure advisors continue to meet Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), and Vandal Success and University policies, procedures, and expectations.
This position is expected to work collaboratively with university partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and enrichment opportunities.
Unit URL
Vandal Success Center – Current Students | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Strategic Enrollment Management (uidaho.edu)

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Two years experience providing academic advising to undergraduate students at a higher education institution
  • Experience leading or developing academic advisors in their daily work
  • Experience presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small and large groups
  • Experience interpreting and applying standards and regulations
Required Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other
  • Ability to obtain membership in NACADA
  • Willingness and ability to travel and to work selected evenings and weekends, with or without accommodations
Additional Preferred
Education:
  • Master’s Degree


Demonstrated experience:
  • Serving in an administrative role at an institution of higher education
  • Working successfully with diverse students and colleagues
  • Establishing and maintaining quality professional relationships
  • Serving in a supervisory capacity
  • Interacting with students, advisors, and faculty in respectful, intentional, and meaningful ways

Knowledge of:
  • University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising
  • Student development theory and advising best practices

Ability to:
  • Display strong organizational skills to successfully manage competing priorities
  • Work independently and take initiative with new and existing projects
  • Motivate, encourage, and support staff and students to recognize their potential and meet challenges
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $49,004.80 per year
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 05/10/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before June 9, 2024 will receive first consideration.
Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at [email protected]
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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