Lead Advisor (STEM)

Description

$49,094 a yearUniversity of Idaho Lead Advisor (STEM) Location: Moscow Division/College: Enrollment Management Employee Category: Exempt Pay Range: $49,094 annually or higher commensurate with experience Full/Part Time: Full Time Position Summary: The Lead Advisor is responsible for managing the advising services for first year, second year, transfer and exploratory students in the various assigned undergraduate colleges, which may include the following: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Science and College of Natural Resources. This may include, but is not limited to, the following: supervising full-time professional staff advisors; assisting in the development, implementation and assessment of academic advising standards and policy and procedures; implementing retention initiatives based on student data and delivery outcomes; advising complex student populations (e.g. transfer and international); assist with managing University-wide probation programs; serving on university-wide committees; strengthening advising connections with U of I centers and strategic community college partner institutions; providing academic departments with advising expertise as part of the college and University-wide retention strategies; deploying training programs to faculty and professional staff advisors; fostering faculty connections with students seeking a mentor; developing communication plans to engage undergraduate students in academic planning; partnering with student services units across campus to ensure students can access enrichment opportunities (internships, study abroad, alternative service breaks); acting as the primary liaison between University Advising Services and the academic colleges; and providing academic advising internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students. Through strong collaboration with students, college leadership, faculty and other campus partners, the Lead Advisor ensures that students experience a streamlined process for receiving high-quality academic advising in a supportive, efficient and timely manner. In this role, the Lead Advisor is expected to work closely with staff in the Vandal Success Center, the Counseling and Testing Center, the Campus Visits Office, Undergraduate Admission Office, the Office of the Registrar and other student support units to provide excellent student services for prospective and current students. The Lead Advisor makes administrative decisions on a daily and on-going basis. This individual will work under the supervision of the Director of Student Success Initiatives, within the division of Strategic Enrollment Management. This position is located in a college. Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with four (4) years experience in a related field OR Master’s degree with two (2) years of experience in academic advising or a related field.

Two (2) years experience supervising professional staff.

Experience delivering student-centered customer service

Experience working with diverse student groups and families

Experience compiling and analyzing information

Experience presenting information clearly and concisely to a diverse audience

Sound knowledge of Student services, university regulations and procedures in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of University of Idaho academic rules, regulations, and procedures for undergraduate level advising

Experience using BANNER student module

Experience successfully supervising full-time employees

Experience working with students with academic issues, transfer students, or students from an underrepresented population

Experience managing programs and budgets.

Experience planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing major programs and events.

Ability to operate independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion with little or no guidance

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team with a variety of people, including students, staff, faculty, and administrators

Ability to serve as liaison with other departments/institutions

Ability to explain and implement policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: Willingness to travel and to work selected evenings and weekends. Posting Number: SP002089P Posting Date: 02/08/2019 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions: This position is open until filled, with a first consideration date of March 8, 2018. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.Please submit all application materials, including a detailed letter of qualification addressing each minimum and any applicable preferred qualifications. Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check. To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu EEO Statement University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-dc2fb14dc8343e4ebd45204b3f0f23bb

Posted on : Tue, 12 Feb 2019 03:39:20 GMT