ACADEMIC ADVISOR/COUNSELOR INTERMEDIATE (Hybrid)

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Academic Advisor/Counselor Associate/Intermediate in the UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences, & Education. We are committed to investing in academic advisors to contribute to our recruitment, retention, and degree-completion goals. As an Academic Advisor/Counselor, you will manage an assigned student caseload and support students through degree completion. Reports to the CASE Director of Student Services. This position is a full-time 40 hours per week at 100% effort.

Responsibilities

• 65% Student Interaction/Advising: Advise students on course selection, graduation requirements, co-curricular opportunities, and student rights/responsibilities. Work systematically with students to create, monitor, assess and update course schedules and degree-completion plans.
• 10% Planning and Assessment: Use technology and data management to support the implementation and assessment of retention and student outreach programs.
• 15% Recruitment: Participate in prospective-student recruitment for the University. Accept referrals from the campus community regarding student needs and issues and follow up directly with students. Maintain relationships with academic and student affairs offices to ensure that students and faculty advisors are aware of resources, workshops, and support systems on campus. Intensively monitor and engage with students experiencing academic and/or financial difficulties, including those on academic and/or financial aid probation.
• 10% Advising Support and Collaboration: Maintain a close working relationship with departmental advisors, and the Student Success Center staff and director, to ensure seamless advising services across campus. Attend new student orientation sessions and University academic advising meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related profession such as Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Student Affairs or other relevant disciplines or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Two or more years of relevant experience working with students in an academic setting.
• Understanding of data assessment and quality improvement techniques.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Web Focus, Banner, Student Information Systems (SIS), and Degree Works.
• Knowledge of University policies and practices.

Benefits

• Generous time off.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage.
• UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members.
• UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/.

Work Location and Schedule

• Modes of Work: Hybrid. The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.
• Work Location: The primary work location is the 260 French Hall Building on the UM-Flint Campus.

Underfill Statement: This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Salary Range: $41,500.00 - $52,000.00.