Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems.

The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom.

• Develop trusting, supportive relationships with individual students.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for academic questions and/or concerns.
• Work with students through individual appointments, group meetings and presentations, registration labs, and drop-in hours via multiple modalities including in-person, video conferencing, telephone, and email.
• A&S developmental advising supports students to:
• Personalize their academic path at CU Boulder;
• Set intentional goals appropriate to their developmental stage;
• Assess their interests, values, and academic skills to plan for and make informed decisions about a choice of major, intended college outcomes, and potential career and/or graduate school direction;
• Review degree progress, graduation requirements, and graduation timeline planning, including graduation certification;
• Navigate the systems, academic processes, and policies at CU-Boulder;
• Learn about co-curricular opportunities that complement their academic path, goals, and support needs;
• Reflect on their sense of belonging at CU and receive resources as needed;
• Develop self-efficacy in college.
• Ensure prepared and appropriately researched support and guidance for students that is customized to the student’s context and developmental stage.
• Proactively outreach and track students (i.e., early alert students, students who have not been in for an appointment, unregistered students, students in academic difficulty, students approaching graduation certification, etc.).
• Lead group advising workshops and presentations including topics related to new student orientation, academic exploration, academic enrichment, developing academic success strategies, registration support, etc.
• Provide ad hoc coverage for peers as assigned.
• Engage occasional evening/weekend hours to support A&S AAC, college, and campus programming as assigned.

• Develop materials and support initiatives designed to provide a robust and comprehensive academic advising experience for students and colleagues.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and prompt records of all advising contacts in the advising portal.
• Ensure highly collaborative working relationships with faculty partners to ensure understanding of curricula, departmental goals, career/research opportunities, and student success barriers and opportunities.
• Liaise and create cross-campus relationships with the campus advising community and student support professionals.
• Develop content and support the logistics coordination for advising events and student-facing experiences as assigned.
• Serve on unit, departmental, college and/or campus-wide committees, task forces, and working groups as relevant.
• Participate in unit, departmental, college, and/or campus events and programming initiatives as assigned.
• Support relevant administrative tasks in service of the A&S academic advising program as assigned.

• Academic Advisors are required to adhere to the College of Arts & Sciences work modality expectations for student-facing roles. Currently, this includes the option of a hybrid work schedule that includes a minimum of 2 days per week on campus and will move to a minimum of 3 days starting Fall 2026.
• This can be subject to change based on the business needs of the department and align with A&S college policy
• Academic Advisors are expected to attend all required in-person events and commitments.

• The P1 salary range is $50,000-54,100. 
• The P2 salary is $55,500.

• Professional 1 Level Qualifications: Completed bachelor's degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Professional 2 Level Qualifications: Completed bachelor's degree and at least 12 months of related professional academic advising, coaching, or related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated passion for working with students from matriculation to graduation within a high-volume setting.
• An agile mentality and ability to be adaptable.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate constructively and effectively in all media and to diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop a detailed understanding of a broad range of curricula and academic policies.
• Proven ability to work as a high-functioning member of a team and within an in-person, video conferencing, telephone, and email.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels throughout the institution.
• Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from around the world.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of belonging and mattering for all students and colleagues.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical, and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and requests, in a fast-paced environment.

• Master's degree
• Experience, background, or demonstrated interest in a related field of study
• Experience interacting with the student’s overall support network, including parents
• Experience advising college students
• Established skills and experience using academic advising applications and platforms
• Successful experience enforcing and explaining complex academic policies