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Apply for Job Job ID362533 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyStudent Services Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9704AA Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Overview CEHD academic advisors holistically guide, challenge, and support students in making important reflective decisions about major, personal, and career aspirations while also identifying institutional barriers that impede student progress and advocating/facilitating change. Our advising model emphasizes a strong responsibility to diversity, equity, and inclusivity within the context of student progress and development. We seek professionals who can communicate and develop relationships effectively with faculty, students and colleagues, who can expertly advocate for students and solve problems, are flexible in responding to change and changing situations, are committed to integrating equity minded awareness into their work, functioning both independently and collaboratively. Advisors work with students throughout the undergraduate cycle from undeclared/undecided advising to advising students in CEHD majors through graduation. CEHD majors include Business and Marketing Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Family Social Science, Human Resource Development, Kinesiology, Physical Activity and Health Promotion, Special Education, Sport Management, and Youth Studies. This role will also act as a departmental liaison for at least one major and will have a caseload between 250-275 students. This position reports to the Associate Director of Academic Advising. The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer. The budgeted salary range for this position is $52,000 - $57,000 for Pro 3, and $58,000 - $62,000 for Pro 4. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department. Job Responsibilities Academic Advising (65%) Identify, understand, and apply student development theory and a holistic advising model to guide students to reflect on important decisions that challenge and support their progress while also adapting advising methods to support their individual and diverse needs. Interpret, uphold, and communicate policies established by the University of Minnesota to students and faculty; influence how decisions are made, using equity minded thinking in application of those policies. Influence retention and degree progress by developing strong relationships and trust with students through numerous and varying developmental contact methods across their academic lifespan. Coach students on making registration choices that promote timely and realistic degree progress while also fitting within the structure of the degree requirements and their interests. Develop a comprehensive understanding of careers services and integrate its importance in the undergraduate student experience into advising interactions. Use University information systems to maintain accurate records about student interactions. Deliver new student orientation programming designed to provide a seamless, productive, welcoming, and individualized entry to the majors and college. Utilize and build relationships and networks that make a large university manageable for all students and to ensure a student's ability to make sufficient progress and feel a sense of belonging. Using expert knowledge of university policies, unit procedures and practices, curriculum, and resources, help students navigate the university and determine when exceptions to practices may be appropriate. Identify barriers to student degree pro ress and access to resources and serve as an advocate for students when those barriers are systemic or within stated policies and practices. Student Services Advising Lead (20%) Serve as a lead liaison to departmental major(s), creating and maintaining productive working relationships with departmental staff and faculty. Provide assessment and guidance regarding undergraduate curriculum development, pre-major to major orientation processes, policies and procedures, and individual student issues. Identify and resolve enrollment management issues as they arise in terms of course access, availability, and impact on student degree progress and develop tracking mechanisms to improve barriers. Influence and advocate in the development of major declaration standards. Consult in developing student-facing communication tools specific to the major. Support creation and implementation of additional workshops/resources for students in CEHD majors. Program Service & Development (15%) Teach one section of EDHD 1701 (Identity, Culture and College Success) for CEHD non-TRIO President's Emerging Scholars. Teaching duties of the course include: delivering weekly instruction, the creation and management of a Canvas course site, evaluating and grading assignments providing clear feedback to students, and scheduling guest speakers and presenters. Participate in curriculum development and training for the EDHD 1701 course annually. Recommend and implement creative and equity-minded approaches to accomplish academic advising goals, improve procedures and systems, and impact policy. Take on formal or informal leadership roles within the department, college, or across campus and as appropriate delegate tasks and decisions in these roles. Stay abreast of current trends and philosophies in academic advising, engage in scholarly or creative activities in the areas of advising, academic progress, curricular materials development, and service delivery. Participate in professional development events and activities in the unit, College, University, and/or broader community. Serve on Student Services, College and University-wide committees as requested. Participate in college recruitment events. Qualifications Required Qualifications BA/BS degree plus at least four years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree plus at least two years of relevant experience in academic advising, including advising in a college and/or advising in individualized higher education, non-traditional education, or similar, related experience. Demonstrated commitment to integrating equity awareness into work practices and ability to support students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships in an education setting with a large and diverse student, staff, and faculty population. Demonstrated understanding of student development theories and ability to integrate advising philosophies with daily practice. Additional Required Qualifications for Senior Academic Advisor (9704AA): BA/BS degree plus at least five years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree plus at least three years of... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.