Academic Advisor - Michigan Staffing : Job Details

Academic Advisor

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website. A cover letter is required for consideration and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should specifically address how you have worked with others to solve a professional challenge or improve a process, and how you are prepared to multitask to support the needs of individual students while maintaining a large advising caseload.

Mission Statement

The Newnan Academic Advising Center supports undergraduate liberal arts students in achieving their success and growth by empowering them to make informed and purpose-driven decisions. Newnan advisors work with students to:

• Connect and synthesize experiences inside and outside the classroom
• Co-create their academic journey
• Talk through the decision-making process

Who We Are

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) is the largest college at the University of Michigan, enrolling the majority of U-M's undergraduate students. The Newnan Academic Advising Center plays a central role in supporting and engaging these students throughout their academic journey. Newnan advisors prioritize each student's unique needs and interests, offering personalized guidance as they navigate their academic paths and uncover meaningful opportunities within LSA. In addition to this individualized support, Newnan provides specialized advising for students across the college who are pursuing pre-law and pre-health pathways. Through a combination of best practices in advising, innovative programming, and experiential learning, we help students and alumni explore their interests, prepare effectively, and successfully apply to professional programs in law and health.

Responsibilities

The Academic Advisor in the Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center is responsible for the individual engagement of students from orientation to graduation that is grounded in best practices and research in advising and student success. While advising students on a variety of college and university policies, resources, and programs, the academic advisor will also have responsibility for ongoing communication with advisees that encourages growth and development. The successful candidate will play a key role in motivating and inspiring LSA students to explore and invest in the educational and intellectual breadth and depth of a liberal arts education, both inside and outside of the classroom. They will be expected to build relationships not only with their advisees, but also across the college and university, in order to support the academic and personal experience of the undergraduate student. They will also be expected to cultivate and contribute to a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and responsive to the diverse identities of our students and staff. The academic advisor is expected to maintain an assigned caseload of students, as well as collaborate with a team of academic advisors within Newnan to provide support for students in the college and across the university.

Key Areas of Responsibility (KARs) - Detailed Characteristic Duties

• General Academic Advising: Perform individual advising with students in a variety of modalities (face-to-face, virtual, chat, etc.). Assist students in their self-assessment of interests and skills pertinent to academic work, co-curricular interests, and career options. Help students make connections between their coursework and the Liberal Arts. Provide accurate information about College courses and curriculum. Provide accurate information about College and University policies, procedures, resources, and programs. Serve as an informed resource for students and make referrals when appropriate. Advise students regarding course selection during the Summer, Fall, and Winter Orientation and Registration programs.
• Advising Communication and Technology: Maintain timely and accurate records of interactions with students, referrals, exceptions to standard procedures, and decisions affecting degree progress. Maintain contact through email with advisees throughout their time at UM - respond to student inquiries; respond to progress reports; alert students to options and new opportunities consistent with their growth and development; plan appropriate outreach to students in academic difficulty; provide targeted information to student cohorts through use of the query tool. Communicate with faculty and other administrators as needed.
• Service to Newnan: Serve as a campus partner with UM academic departments, schools, colleges, or administrative units. Contribute to the design and/or delivery of workshops, group advising, educational programs, etc. Contribute to the development and maintenance of advising resources. Represent Newnan and/or the college at recruitment and retention activities and events. Participate in opportunities such as committees, task forces, working groups, etc. Ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

Supervision Received

General supervision is received from an Associate Director within the Newnan Academic Advising Center.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university
• Demonstrated experience advising or mentoring college students
• Proven ability to successfully work in a collaborative team environment
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive and respectful working relationships with students, staff, and faculty
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential materials and student information
• Familiarity with higher education student information systems

Work Locations

Because this is a hybrid position, you are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance to Ann Arbor. You are required to have a high-speed internet connection and a designated working space in your home. Equipment, including a laptop, will be provided for your use. 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. Learn more about the work modes.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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. Learn more about the work modes.

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This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.