Academic Advisor - Allendale, United States - Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University Allendale, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is deeply committed to student success and is expanding academic advising to provide students with the support they need to succeed in the college environment. This search seeks to hire and place 13 new academic advisors in one of three academic units: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Seidman College of Business, and the advising center for exploratory students.

These positions are two-year positions, with intent to move to permanent funding and are eligible for full benefits with retirement vesting occurring after two-years of employment. The position is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with the option of one day of remote work after initial training period is complete, with supervisor approval. May have occasional evening or weekend hours. Location may be on the Allendale or Grand Rapids campus depending on which academic unit the advisors is hired into.

Essential Functions:

Provide proactive, timely, and accurate academic advising to undergraduate students who are exploratory, or majoring in liberal arts and science or business, depending upon the unit in which the advisor will serve. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on university curricula, policies, and procedures.
Use institutional systems and data to proactively assess, monitor, and create strategic outreach to students. Carefully monitor enrollment and academic success of assigned advisees.
Guide students in exploring potential programs of study across the university and make connections with career exploration as part of the major decision-making process.
Assist students in identifying appropriate academic and personal goals and set an achievable plan supporting goal achievement.
Provide referrals to academic departments, support programs, and other resources as necessary to support student success.
Provide specific and intentional advising and support to students including those experiencing academic difficulty, re-entry, and degree completion. Provide academic advising at freshman, transfer, and international student orientation programs.
Assist with college and university promotional and recruiting events, including occasional nights and weekends, if needed.
Other duties as assigned by the unit administration.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds
Strong understanding of and demonstrating a desire for collaborative approaches to problem-solving
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work autonomously as well as a part of a collaborative team

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Earned master's degree in education, college student development, adult and higher education or related field
Experience academic advising and mentoring
Familiarity with trends and best practices in advising and student success
Familiarity with computer information systems and web-based records and registration, particularly Banner, Degree Works and/or EAB Navigate

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Will be required to travel between and/or work specific days/hours on another campus location in Allendale or Grand Rapids.

Salary: Starting salary is $50,000.

How to Apply : Please attach the following to your application:

Cover Letter
Resume
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references
A 400-word statement of advising philosophy.

The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Dr. Cathy Buyarski at or If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin on May 19, 2024, and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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