Academic Advisor- Swenson College of Science and Engineering - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
SCSE academic advisors at the University of Minnesota Duluth assist students beginning at orientation and continuing through graduation. Advisors are key in assisting students achieve their academic and personal goals. Advisors work collaboratively with faculty and colleagues across campus to provide holistic support to students.
The salary range for this position is $43,365 - $52,000 and will depend on qualifications and experience.
This is an on-site position with an opportunity for remote work.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Advising Responsibilities, approximately 80% of this position
- Provide proactive academic advising for students in the Swenson College of Science & Engineering
- Connect with students through one-on-one appointments, drop-in advising, group advising, phone and email communication
- Guide students through the process of creating personalized educational plans
- Facilitate connections to resources for students (eg. Career Center, Health Services, One Stop, etc)
- Encourage the engagement in co-curricular experiences (eg. internships and co-ops, research opportunities, learning abroad, civic engagement, leadership development, student groups, etc) based upon students' academic and career goals
- Maintain advising records using campus and university student record systems
Program Operation, Development, & Student Engagement, approximately 15% of the position
- Assist with new student orientation, to include delivering presentations and meeting with incoming students
- Represent the college at admission and recruitment events (eg. Admitted Student Day, Bulldog Friday, Campus Preview, Transfer Student Visit Day, etc.)
- Assist in student success initiatives to improve retention rates, four-year graduation rates, and student satisfaction
- Assist other advisors and director with special projects or other duties as assigned in support of the unit and college
Professional Development & Service, approximately 5% of the position
- Stay current in the field of academic advising by pursuing professional development opportunities (on and off campus) to maintain knowledge of trends and best practices (e.g., membership in professional associations, attendance at conferences and workshops)
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or master's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to the value of higher education
- Evidence of effective relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Experience with computer and database applications
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
Duluth, MN
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