Position Information
| Working Title | Academic Advisor |
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| Brief Position Overview | This position provides academic advising services for all students, including specialized services for students on academic probation and online students. |
| Position Number | 3C0525 |
| Department | Advising and Career Services Department |
| Division | Student Services |
| Appointment Type | Professional |
| Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
| Semester | |
| If other, specify From date | |
| If other, specify End date | |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Union Affiliation | Exempt from Collective Bargaining |
| FTE | 1 |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes |
| Compensation | Annual |
| Salary | Salary range of $38,000 to $45,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications |
| Contract Type | MUS |
| If other, please specify | |
| Recruitment Type | External |
Position Details
| General Statement | Academic Advising Services include advising students regarding course and program choices, curriculum options, career advising, GFC MSU policies and procedures, referral to internal and external resources, academic planning to graduation, financial aid and academic appeals, communicating repercussions of student academic decisions, and other academic needs. Advisors also provide regular coaching to new students. |
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| Duties and Responsibilities | Academic Advising • Regularly advise students as to what courses to take each semester • Disseminate current information about academic programs. • Recommend appropriate courses and course load based on students’ academic ability, personal obligations and career goals. • Complete detailed plans of study for all students including new, transfer and returning students prior to registration. Career Advising • Assist students with choosing an appropriate major though major and career exploration activities. Retention • Utilize a proactive academic advising approach to assist students on academic probation and at-risk of failing. • Recognize different types of crises and refer students to campus/community resources as deemed appropriate. Orientation/Registration • Assist with providing orientation and registration to new students. • Work with prospective students in cases where transfer credit is involved and a preliminary review of remaining coursework might help the prospect to matriculate. Administrative • Develop and maintain a current file for each student that includes their academic plan. • Audit graduation requirements for students seeking degrees for graduation. • Provide support for other Student Services functions (basic Financial Aid questions, Admissions policies and procedures, and Registrar forms, policies and procedures. |
| Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills | • An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, human services, or related field required or equivalent experience. •Demonstrated ability to communicate well with a wide range of student populations, i.e. students of different ages, abilities, interests, backgrounds, needs, etc.; •Ability to mentor students and assist them in problem solving and developing problem solving skills; • Excellent writing, interpersonal communication skills; • Ability to work independently, relate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization; • Proficient in the use of MS-Office suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; • Experience working in a postsecondary educational setting or an education-related field; • Working knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of educational advisement; • Knowledge of the typical problems encountered by students in selecting a course of study and in successfully preparing a plan of study to guide them to graduation; and • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and administrators. |
| Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills | • Experience at a two-year or community college; and • Knowledge of and experience working with SCT Banner. • Experience making presentations to and fielding questions from groups. |
| The Successful Candidate Will | |
| Special Requirements | |
| Physical Demands | |
| This position has supervisory duties? | No |
Posting Detail Information
| Announcement Number | S00183P |
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| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Desired Start Date | |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Open Date | 02/09/2024 |
| Close Date | |
| Open until filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary | Open until filled, for best consideration apply by February 25, 2024 |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.gfcmsu.edu/postings/1998 |
| Notices | Great Falls College Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the College does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the College’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. |