University of Idaho Hiring for Academic Advisor at Idaho, United States Full Time

University of Idaho

Academic Advisor

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Enrollment Management

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $42,536 annually or higher depending on education
and experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate
students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho. The
Academic Advisor fosters student success by building positive and
professional student relationships and by implementing proactive
strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The
Academic Advisor will have content expertise in one or more
college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and
engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and
interests. This position will also support students’ timely
progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but
are not limited to, providing information and clarification
regarding university academic policies, creating rapport, and
building academic advising relationships, and referring students to
appropriate campus resources.
This position is expected to work collaboratively with university
partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and
enrichment opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience delivering student-centered customer service
• Experience presenting information clearly and concisely to
  individuals, small, and large groups
• Experience compiling and analyzing information for
  leadership/administrative decisions
• Experience interpreting and applying standards and
  regulations

Preferred Qualifications:
Education:

• Degree or professional experience in a related discipline
• Master’s Degree

Demonstrated experience:

• Providing academic advising in a higher education setting
• Working successfully with diverse students and colleagues
• Establishing and maintaining quality professional
  relationships
• Analyzing information to identify and define
  problems/alternatives and developing recommendations

Knowledge of:

• University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for
  undergraduate level advising
• Student development theory and advising best practices

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, complex
  ideas in a manner that adapts to student needs and to articulate
  program requirements to a variety of audiences, including students,
  parents, faculty, and campus partners
• Display strong organizational skills in to successfully manage
  competing prioritizes
• Work independently and take initiative with new and existing
  projects
• Motivate, encourage, and support students to recognize their
  potential and meet challenges

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

• Must be eligible for membership in NACADA and UIACADA
• Willingness to travel and to work selected evenings and
  weekends

Posting Number: SP003351P

Posting Date: 04/22/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled, however, applications received
on or before May 15, 2022 will receive first consideration.

Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is
identified.

Applicants:
Please use your letter of
qualification to explain in detail how your work
experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and
preferred qualifications as listed in the position description.
Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your
communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among
the other applicants for this position.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final
possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background
check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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