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    Academic Advisor (Open Rank)

    University of Colorado Denver

    Academic Advisor (Open Rank University Staff Description

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    University of Colorado | Denver

    Official Title: Academic Services (Open Rank) Professional

    Working Title: Academic Advisor (Open Rank)

    FTE: Full-time or part-time Full-Time %) FTE | Hybrid

    Salary Range: Academic Services Professional $50,000-$54,000 and Academic Services Senior Professional $52,000-$56,000

    Position # Requisition #33631

    Join the University of Colorado Denver

    About the University of Colorado - Denver )

    The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit .

    Job Description

    • Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at ) *

    The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes academic advising is integral to student success. The person in this position will collaborate with a team of academic advisors, faculty, and administrators to support students from entry to graduation. Members of the CLAS Academic Advising team share a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, student advocacy, and student success.

    The successful candidate for this position should be prepared to articulate their passion for supporting diverse college students through a developmental and culturally responsive orientation to academic advising. Additionally, the successful candidate should demonstrate their experience working effectively and collaboratively as part of a team to support a high volume of students.

    Academic Advisor (Open Rank)

    What you will do:

    Academic Advising

    • Engage in developmental and inclusive practices to advise a richly diverse caseload of new and continuing CLAS undergraduate degree-seeking students through to graduation.
    • Advance equity by understanding and advocating on behalf of the needs of all student populations including students of color, first-generation, first-time to college, transfer, veteran, international, and online students.
    • Partner with students to develop advising relationships that foster students' sense of belonging to college and campus communities.
    • Communicate timely, consistent, and accurate information about degree requirements including general, CU Denver Core, CLAS, and academic program (i.e., major and minor) graduation requirements.
    • Develop a depth of knowledge and understanding of specific major and minor requirements to advise a focused caseload of CLAS majors and minors.
    • Interpret and communicate information about complex college and university policies and procedures.
    • Document detailed notes from email, phone, online/virtual, scheduled and drop-in advising contact with students.
    • Deliver individualized support that is responsive to student needs and facilitates relevant referrals to campus resources.
    • Engage in professional development activities to remain current with academic advising best practices.

    New Student Programs

    • Prepare for and facilitate in-person and virtual academic advising presentations and appointments for groups of first-time, first-year, and transfer students, including online-only students, during New Student Orientation.
    • Support and implement processes to ensure the accuracy of new student records and Degree Audits related to prior learning credit (e.g., Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual or Concurrent Enrollment, and transfer credit).
    • Collaborate with campus partners to promote new student engagement experiences (e.g., First-Year Experiences) that support students through their transition into CU Denver and CLAS.

    Retention and Graduation

    • Develop, conduct, and track proactive outreach campaigns to advising caseload, including specific student populations, using advising tools and systems.
    • Implement retention and early intervention initiatives for students in need of academic support, including students on different levels of academic standing.
    • Collaborate with campus constituents to promote student engagement experiences (e.g., internships and independent studies) that assist students in exploring and preparing for careers or post-baccalaureate education.
    • Collaborate with campus partners (e.g., Center for Undergraduate Exploration & Advising, Admissions, Registrar, Student Transitions and Family Engagement, First-Year Experiences, etc.) to support campus-wide student success initiatives.
    • Proactively monitor students' degree progress and support students' development of academic plans using advising tools and systems.
    • Support returning and readmitted students, including students returning from academic suspension.
    • Complete initial and final graduation checks for fall, spring, and summer graduates.

    Committee and Campus Involvement

    • Represent CLAS Academic Advising on college and university committees.
    • Serve as a primary academic advising liaison to designated CLAS academic departments, programs, and university student affairs partners.
    • Partner with liaisons in CLAS academic departments to remain current on and communicate major and minor program updates or changes to the CLAS Academic Advising team.
    • Collaborate with the CLAS transfer credit and degree audit team and major advisor(s) to support transfer credit evaluation and degree audit functionality.

    Advising Systems and Technology

    • Use CU Student Integrated Systems (CU-SIS), uAchieve, Civitas Inspire, CollegeSource Systems (i.e., TES and Transferology Lab), OnBase, and Slate by Technosolutions to advise students.
    • Use web-based tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Qualtrics) to facilitate academic advising presentations, including online/virtual advising appointments, communicate with colleagues, and support assessment of advising initiatives.

    Compensation and Benefits

    Intermediate Level:

    The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $50,000 - $54,000.

    Senior Level:

    The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $52,000 - $56,000.

    The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

    The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

    This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

    Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

    Benefits: )

    Total Compensation Calculator: )

    Application Deadline

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by May 27, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

    Required Application Materials:

    To apply, please visit: ) and attach:

    • A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
    • A current CV/resume
    • List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

    Questions should be directed to Jessica Huerta Moreno, ) .

    Background Check Policy

    The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

    Diversity and Equity

    The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at ) .

    The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

    Academic Services Intermediate Professional

    • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    • One year of full-time professional-level higher education experience in an academic advising or student affairs office or position
    • Twelve (12) months of paraprofessional experience at the graduate level (e.g., graduate assistantship experience) in an academic advising or student affairs office or position may be counted toward the full-time professional-level experience.

    Academic Services Senior Professional

    • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    • Three years of full-time professional-level higher education experience in an academic advising or student affairs office or position (paraprofessional experience, including graduate assistantship experience, may not be counted as full-time professional-level experience)

    Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

    • Direct experience working with undergraduate students in academic advising or new student or retention programs, including orientation, early action, student and academic support programs, or other enrollment and retention activities.
    • Demonstrated skills and experience utilizing technology to support proactive and effective academic advising practices and processes across multiple modalities (i.e., in-person, phone, and virtual/remote).
    • Experience supporting a large and diverse caseload of students.
    • A master's degree (completed or in progress) in higher education, student affairs, college student personnel, counseling, education or related fields from a regionally accredited college or university or two years of full-time professional-level higher education experience in an academic advising or student affairs office or position.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    • Outstanding student service skills.
    • Effective written and oral communication skills.
    • Ability to work as member of a diverse and highly collaborative team.
    • Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
    • Willingness to learn with the guidance and support of senior team members.
    • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and requests, and work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with campus partners throughout the college and institution.

    Conditions of Employment

    • The CLAS Academic Advising Office supports approved flexible schedules and hybrid work consistent with the needs and responsibilities of this position. This position may be responsible for additional relevant activities that support the work and mission of the CLAS Academic Advising Office.
    • Please note: some position activities require evening and weekend commitments.

    As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

    Academic Services Intermediate Professional

    • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    • One year of full-time professional-level higher education experience in an academic advising or student affairs office or position
    • Twelve (12) months of paraprofessional experience at the graduate level (e.g., graduate assistantship experience) in an academic advising or student affairs office or position may be counted toward the full-time professional-level experience.

    Academic Services Senior Professional

    • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    • Three years of full-time professional-level higher education experience in an academic advising or student affairs office or position (paraprofessional experience, including graduate assistantship experience, may not be counted as full-time professional-level experience)

    Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

    • Direct experience working with undergraduate students in academic advising or new student or retention programs, including orientation, early action, student and academic support programs, or other enrollment and retention activities.
    • Demonstrated skills and experience utilizing technology to support proactive and effective academic advising practices and processes across multiple modalities (i.e., in-person, phone, and virtual/remote).
    • Experience supporting a large and diverse caseload of students.
    • A master's degree (completed or in progress) in higher education, student affairs, college student personnel, counseling, education or related fields from a regionally accredited college or university or two years of full-time professional-level higher education experience in an academic advising or student affairs office or position.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    • Outstanding student service skills.
    • Effective written and oral communication skills.
    • Ability to work as member of a diverse and highly collaborative team.
    • Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
    • Willingness to learn with the guidance and support of senior team members.
    • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and requests, and work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with campus partners throughout the college and institution.

    Conditions of Employment

    • The CLAS Academic Advising Office supports approved flexible schedules and hybrid work consistent with the needs and responsibilities of this position. This position may be responsible for additional relevant activities that support the work and mission of the CLAS Academic Advising Office.
    • Please note: some position activities require evening and weekend commitments.

    As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: professional-level higher education experience in an academic advising or student affairs office or position (paraprofessional experience, including graduate assistantship experience, may not be counted as full-time professional-level experience) Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

    • Direct experience working with undergraduate students in academic advising or new student or retention programs, including orientation, early action, student and academic support programs, or other enrollment and retention activities.
    • Demonstrated skills and experience utilizing technology to support proactive and effective academic advising practices and processes across multiple modalities (i.e., in-person, phone, and virtual/remote).
    • Experience supporting a large and diverse caseload of students.
    • A master's degree (completed or in progress) in higher education, student affairs, college student personnel, counseling, education or related fields from a regionally accredited college or university or two years of full-time professional-level higher education experience in an academic advising or student affairs office or position.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    • Outstanding student service skills.
    • Effective written and oral communication skills.
    • Ability to work as member of a diverse and highly collaborative team.
    • Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
    • Willingness to learn with the guidance and support of senior team members.
    • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and requests, and work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with campus partners throughout the college and institution.

    Conditions of Employment

    • The CLAS Academic Advising Office supports approved flexible schedules and hybrid work consistent with the needs and responsibilities of this position. This position may be responsible for additional relevant activities that support the work and mission of the CLAS Academic Advising Office.
    • Please note: some position activities require evening and weekend commitments.

    As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: ) .

    Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: ) and attach: A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications A current CV/resume List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Questions should be directed to Jessica Huerta Moreno, ) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by May 27, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. Job Category

    : Academic Services Primary Location

    : Denver Department: U Anschutz Med Campus or Denver CLAS-Advising Schedule

    : Full-time Posting Date

    : May 15, 2024 Unposting Date

    : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jessica Huerta Moreno Posting Contact Email: ) Position Number:

    To apply, please visit: )

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