Requisition Number:

18132 Location:

Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:

University Staff Schedule:

Full-Time Posting Close Date:

20-May-2019 Close All Job Summary The Academic Advising Center, within the College of Arts & Sciences, welcomes applications for a Professional Academic Advisor in Psychology/Neuroscience. Academic Advisors will work in a disciplinary team setting to assist students in planning for and making informed decisions about areas of study, intended college outcomes, and post-baccalaureate plans. Advisors help students assess their interests, values, and academic skills. They teach students to navigate the systems, academic processes, and policies at CU Boulder, and work with students to personalize their academic paths, including offering co-curricular guidance and leading them in regular long-term planning. In addition to one-on-one interactions, Academic Advisors work with students in group settings via workshops, presentations, campus events, and other activities. Academic Advisors stay up-to-date on curricular changes and opportunities in their areas of specialty, and provide students with accurate and timely information and guidance. A successful Academic Advisor demonstrates an enthusiastic attitude and passion for working with students and on a team. Advisors are comfortable engaging with large numbers of students via diverse and active outreach methods and demonstrate an advising approach that focuses on student exploration, discovery, and success on an individual level. Who We Are The College of Arts and Sciences Academic Advisors work in a disciplinary team setting to assist students in planning for and making informed decisions about areas of study, intended college outcomes, and post-baccalaureate plans. Advisors help students assess their interests, values, and academic skills. You will teach students to navigate the systems, academic processes, and policies at CU Boulder, and work with students to personalize their academic paths, including offering co-curricular guidance and leading them in regular long-term planning. In addition to one-on-one interactions, Advisors work with students in group settings via workshops, presentations, campus events, and other activities. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Student Facing Interactions

• Develop trusting, supportive relationships with individual students.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for academic questions or concerns.
• Work with students individually through in-person, individual appointments and group meetings, drop-in hours, video conferencing, telephone and email to:
• Personalize the academic path at CU Boulder
• Review academic records and discuss appropriate course choices
• Offer co-curricular guidance that complements academic path and goals
• Lead students in intentional goal setting appropriate to their developmental stage.
• Proactively track, contact, and work with special student populations (i.e., high-risk, first generation, students who have not been in for an appointment, students in academic difficulty, high-achieving students, etc.).
• Lead small groups, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of academic exploration; developing academic success strategies, etc.
• Participate in New Student Welcome and other recruitment activities.
• Monitor degree audits and, in collaboration with appropriate offices, certify degree completion of assigned student.

Outreach, Planning, and Support

• Develop support programs and materials for student success and persistence initiatives.
• Liaise and create cross-campus relationships with:
• Departmental faculty to ensure understanding of curricula, departmental goals and Career/research opportunities
• Advisors and student support professionals across campus
• Collaborate with others as part of a team-driven environment.
• Develop and administer events as assigned by an advising supervisor or director.
• Participate in unit, department and/or campus-wide committees; long-range planning for AAC; and new student recruitment activities.
• Represent the AAC, including possible presentations, at potential events offered by other campus offices.

What We Can Offer The anticipated starting salary for this position is $48,000. Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements Be Inclusive. Be Supportive. Be Boulder. What We Require

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one (1) year of professional related experience; OR a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Please note: degree must be conferred by July 1, 2019.
• Experience with student success initiatives.

What You Will Need

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to develop detailed understanding of curricula offered by departments and the relationships between the courses in those curricula.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated success in working with students from diverse backgrounds and within a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and within a collaborative work environment.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical and technical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and requests, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated passion for working with students from entry to graduation within a high-volume setting.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Experience, background, or demonstrated interest in the Psychology/Neuroscience field/discipline.
• Experience counseling, coaching, advising, and/or mentoring college students.
• Established skills and experience utilizing academic advising applications and platforms.
• Successful experience enforcing and explaining complex academic policies.
• Significant experience working with staff, faculty and administrators in higher education.

Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time.
Please apply by May 20, 2019 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer