Academic Advisor I or II at Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver, CO

Job description

Department College of Health and Human Sciences About the University Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University ( MSU Denver ) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success. At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff. Position Summary The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at MSU Denver invites applications for Academic Advisors, either at the Academic Advisor I or Academic Advisor II level. The Academic Advisor I at MSU Denver is primarily responsible for advising a caseload of students on degree requirements and providing long-term degree planning. Academic advisors help students develop educational goals and define a career path, through use of a variety of advising approaches and tools. Further, they monitor student progress, making targeted outreach to students to address potential obstacles in retention and graduation. Academic advisors also participate in University-wide and unit-specific advising initiatives. In addition to the responsibilities above, the Academic Advisor II at MSU Denver works with advising leadership, immediate supervisors, and faculty and/or staff where appropriate, to understand advising and retention data and student success implementation strategies. Assisting with and/or participating in recruiting events may also be required. Responsibilities Examples of Work Performed Provide Advising Services to Students Conduct advising sessions with students, assist with course selection, scheduling and registration questions using advising-based technology Utilize knowledge of curriculum to help students with long-term degree planning Prepare and maintain advising documentation in the current student success/customer management system Refer students to appropriate University resources Provide basic information related to career planning, financial literacy, admissions and other applicable information related to student needs Teach students about electronic advising and registration tools and how to best utilize them for success (e.g., Degree Progress Reports, Student Hub, Student Success Collaborative suite, etc.) Participates in New Student Orientation sessions and Registration events. Participation in recruiting events may be required Monitor Progress and Retention of Assigned Students Utilize advising-based systems to track and engage assigned students who are at-risk of not being retained (Early Alert) Deliver appropriate student-centered outreach Participate in retention initiatives Professional Development Begin or continue building knowledge of advising techniques and approaches Participate in university-wide and unit specific ad