Academic Advisor I, Honors Program

Gonzaga University, United States

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 03 Apr 2024

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Who We Are
At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.
Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.
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Position Title Academic Advisor I, Honors Program
Posting Number S2241P
Department Academic Advising & Course Enrollment
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Employment Status Regular
Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date
Hours per Week 40
Months per Year 12
Job Purpose
Are you passionate about making a difference in students’ lives and contributing to a vibrant academic community? Join us at Gonzaga University (GU) as an Academic Advisor I, where you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering our mission of educational excellence and holistic student development.
As an Academic Advisor I, you’ll embark on an exciting journey of guiding and supporting students through their academic endeavors. Through meaningful one-on-one interactions, you’ll cultivate strong, personalized relationships with students, empowering them to navigate their academic journey with confidence and purpose. Your mentorship will extend beyond mere course selection; you’ll assist students in crafting a comprehensive academic plan that aligns with their aspirations and goals, ensuring a transformative educational experience at GU.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our Honors program, serving as a dedicated resource for students seeking to excel academically and intellectually. By connecting students with relevant faculty and staff, you’ll facilitate enriching academic experiences and foster a sense of belonging within our tight-knit community.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and our university. If you’re driven by a desire to empower others and eager to be part of a supportive campus community, we invite you to bring your passion and expertise to Gonzaga University as an Academic Advisor I.
The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $41,695 – $48,008.
The full internal range is $41695- $56412
Anticipated/Budgeted Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) $41,695 - $48,008
Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 41695
Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 49054
Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 56412


Essential Functions


Essential Function Category Title Academic Advising
% of time for section 60%
Function Details
  • Serves as primary advisor for undergraduate honors program students.
  • Assists with courses recommendations and developing academic plans of study that aligns with the students’ goals.
  • Maintain advising notes and degree plans within CRM.
  • Assist with students at-risk or who need academic support.
Essential Function Category Title Student Registration and Orientation
% of time for section 15%
Function Details
  • Develop appropriate schedules for new students and assist in registration process.
  • Participate in orientations which may include presentations.
Essential Function Category Title Retention & Persistence
% of time for section 10%
Function Details
  • Provide proactive, comprehensive and exceptional service in monitoring reenrollment and student progress to degree completion.
  • Foster student success, persistence and engagement while support for students on their academic journey, incorporating best practices in academic advising.
  • Instruction of foundation and skill building courses for undeclared students after the first year in the role.
Essential Function Category Title University & Professional Involvement
% of time for section 15%
Function Details
  • Participate in university committees, programs, and events.
  • Explore further development through active engagement in NACADA and student population or academic program specific associations.
  • Serve on a campus wide coordinated care team.


Other Functions


Other Functions
  • Other tasks as requested by the Department.


University Competencies


University Work Values
Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice
• Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes
Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership
• Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community
Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity
• Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential
Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness
• Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds
Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology
• Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life
Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability
• Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards


Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required


Degree Required Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Certifications and/or Licensures required
Knowledge Required Early career, knowledge may be from education and/or some experience
Years Experience Required Less than 12 months
Minimum Qualifications
  • Four (4) years of related experience if substituting education requirement.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain strict and high levels of confidentiality.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Relevant part- or full-time work experience in a higher education context, specifically in an advising or student-facing role.
  • Excellent communication skills including public speaking.
Physical / Environmental Qualifications
  • Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time
  • Ability to prep for and attend meetings and events across campus in various weather conditions
  • Wrist and hand movement related to computer work
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, stretch and reach
  • Pick-up, carry and move items up to 25 lbs.


Posting Detail Information


Open Date 03/20/2024
Close Date 04/03/2024
Open Until Filled No
Application Review Begins On 04/03/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Clery Statement
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available.
A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery . A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.

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