Requisition Number:

21194Location:

Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:

University StaffSchedule:

Full-TimePosting Close Date:

23-Sep-2019 Close All Job SummaryThe First-Year Academic Advisor position is responsible for building relationships with students and encouraging success by providing multidisciplinary academic and developmental advising for exploratory undergraduates with interests across all colleges and schools. This position is part of a collaborative team of academic advisors and coaches in the University Exploration and Advising Center (UEAC). This first-year advising role works with specific student populations to empower and support them in exploration and decision-making toward their choice of a major and an outlay of goals for their collegiate career at CU-Boulder and beyond.
The Academic Advisor will work with following populations:

• Current and admitted students in the Program in Exploratory Studies.
• Students who were not admitted to their college of choice.
• Prospective students, international students, and transfer students.
• Students that finds themselves between colleges or in need of campus-wide exploration.

This role focuses on exploration, discovery, and encouraging connection with students, which requires a specialized knowledge base across many disciplines as well as a keen understanding of related functional areas. Other important aspects of this role include liaising with individuals and departments across campus, a dedication to professional growth and development, and a strong dedication to team collaboration and innovation.Who We AreThe University Exploration & Advising Center (UEAC) is a first-year advising unit at CU Boulder designed to work with students in exploring and transitioning to a variety of academic paths. The UEAC partners with all the colleges on campus and works with students in discovering any number of interests and possible outcomes while at CU Boulder. The unit primarily serves students specifically assigned to UEAC advisors, but also offers support to various other transitioning student groups on campus. The UEAC is part of the Office of Undergraduate Education (UE), whose charge is to examine the entire undergraduate student experience, assess outcomes, identify gaps, and launch and support student-facing campus initiatives. For more information please see: https://www.colorado.edu/academicaffairs/office-undergraduate-education
Current key projects in UE include a focus on first-year academic programs with the development of First Year Seminars; the coordination of undergraduate academic policies; the development of a coordinated campus advising structure; and the coordination and assessment of campus retention and persistence initiatives. We are currently working on a two-year initiative, Foundations of Excellence, which is focused on optimizing the first-year experience of our undergraduates. What Your Key Responsibilities Will BeStudent Support

• Conduct individual and small group work with students (via scheduled appointments, walk-ins, phone and email interactions) and related administrative duties; student traffic will vary over the course of the year so included in this role is proactive outreach and engagement with students who have not been in for an appointment and/or are in academic difficulty.
• Follow all advising protocols and utilize campus advising tools such as MyCUHub and will maintain a multidisciplinary knowledge base.

Advisors Will:

• Assist students in planning for and making informed decisions about a choice of major, intended college outcomes, and potential career or graduate school direction.
• Help students to assess their interests, values and academic skills.
• Teach students how to navigate the systems, academic processes and policies at CU-Boulder.
• Work with students to personalize their academic path, including offering cocurricular mentorship that complements their goals and leading them in regular long term planning.
• Advisors also offer availability to students’ overall support network, including parents. In addition to one-on-one interactions, the individual in this position works in group settings via workshops, presentations, and for-credit courses such as FYXP 1000: Academic Exploration & Critical Decision Making.

Student Success Initiatives

• Plan and collaborate with the UEAC team, including regular team meetings, trainings and evaluation. This will include targeted meetings with specific constituents as well as attendance at greater organizational meetings and participation in cross-campus committees as necessary.

Professional Development

• Including but not limited to relevant conferences, mentoring opportunities, coursework, workshops, and research.

What You Should Know

• Full time hours on a normal university schedule. Some occasional evening or weekend work is possible.

What We Can OfferSalary Range Starts at $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 StatementsBe Dynamic. Be Impactful. Be Boulder.What We Require

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of one (1) year of professional advising experience in a higher education setting; OR a completed Master’s Degree (conferred by December 20, 2019).
• Experience managing parent concerns.
• Experience with student success initiatives.
• Experience applying student development theory.
• Demonstrated interpersonal excellence with colleagues.

What You Will Need

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Empowerment
• Inclusivity
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Positive and Professional Approach
• Student-centered

What We Would Like You To Have

• Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of professional, related experience; OR a completed Master’s Degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or related field and one (1) year of professional, related experience working with students outside the classroom.
• Experience managing student success initiatives in a higher education setting.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Experience working with students on the CU Boulder campus and familiarity with CU Boulder majors, minors, and certificate programs and undergraduate policies and processes.

Special InstructionsTo 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 September 23, 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 Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.