Temporary Academic Advisor
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Job Summary
The College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) Student Support & Advising Services (SSAS) unit welcomes applications for a Temporary Academic Advisor! CEAS is committed to building collaborative, student-centered relationships that support the achievement of academic success, promote personal and professional development, and cultivate a sense of community. CEAS academic advisors educate the whole student through a developmental, student-focused approach. Advisors are charged with developing and implementing advising strategies and interventions to enhance the performance and persistence of students, along with contributing to the development of student learning outcomes and assessments.
Temporary academic advisors provide support for CEAS undergraduate students during advisor vacancies and/or in times of undergraduate enrollment growth. They may be called upon to manage an assigned caseload of undergraduate students; to provide individual appointments, drop-in hours, and email advising for students in their assigned major(s); and/or to provide other advising-related administrative and project support within the unit.
Who We Are
Founded in 1893, the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder is the second largest of seven schools and colleges at one of the nation's top public research institutions. As Colorado's flagship university, CU Boulder has selective admissions standards and a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs.
The college’s mission is to generate new knowledge in engineering and related fields, and to equip students from a diverse set of backgrounds to become leaders and citizens responsible for the betterment of individuals and society. Our vision is to be a recognized world leader for excellence and innovation in engineering research and education, with an emphasis on inclusive excellence, active learning and global society.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Undergraduate Academic Advising:
- Advises students regarding academic requirements and options for completing them. Stays current about changing curricula; department/program, college, and university rules and policies.
- Offers a student-focused developmental approach to advising, and develops trusting, supportive relationships with individual students. Is knowledgeable of current advising standards and protocols.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for academic questions or concerns for any assigned caseload, and provides referrals to appropriate resources as needed.
- Works with students via individual appointments, group meetings, and/or drop-in hours as needed via videoconference, telephone, and email.
- Personalizes the academic path at CU Boulder.
- Reviews students’ academic records and discusses appropriate course choices.
- Offers co-curricular guidance complementing academic path and goals.
- Leads students in intentional goal setting appropriate to their developmental stage.
- Participates as needed in advising-related programming that aligns with the timing of the temporary position (new student orientation, graduation, etc.).
- Participates in advising-related outreach campaigns as appropriate (e.g. students who have not met with an advisor, students in academic difficulty, students who have not enrolled in classes, etc.).
- Adopts college and university protocols to maintain records of student interactions, student paperwork, and progress towards the degree. This may include evaluation of transfer and study abroad credit, updating degree audits, and graduation confirmation for students in any assigned caseload.
- Serves as a backup to other advisors in the unit as needed.
- Participates in advising-related meetings and committees within the advising neighborhood, department, and college as assigned.
- Handles advising-related administrative tasks, projects, and other duties as assigned.
What You Should Know
- This is a temporary, part-time position anticipated to last through December 2025. The anticipated schedule is 20-30 hours/week during regular Monday-Friday business hours.
- This position is eligible for a hybrid or remote work modality, with some in-person availability (especially for summer new student orientation events) preferred.
What We Can Offer
The hire rate for this part-time position is $26.00-$28.00 per hour.
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What We Require
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
- One year of academic advising or related professional experience at an institution of higher education. Advanced education may substitute for the year of experience.
What You Will Need
- Ability to communicate effectively cross-culturally, both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team and within a partnership orientated 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.
- Student-centered work ethic and a high level of personal integrity and accountability.
- 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.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Three years of professional academic advising experience in higher education; or Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in higher education, counseling, STEM, or related field.
- Proven practices of cultural competencies in relating to others.
- Experience with proactive, responsive, and prioritized student outreach and interventions.
- Experience applying student development theory.
- Experience working with students in academic difficulty.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with other technologies such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Canvas, Qualtrics, Google Workspace, etc.
- Familiarity with enrollment management tools, customer relationship management systems, and predictive analytics software, such as PeopleSoft, OnBase, Salesforce, etc.
- Established skills and experience using technologies that support academic advising standard methodologies.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that describes how your background and experience align with this position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by April 30, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu