Academic Advisor II Department of Teaching and Learning

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The
College of Education’s Department of Teaching & Learning
invites applications for an
Advisor II
to provide comprehensive academic advising and program guidance to support the academic success of undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students, along with a variety of related duties as described below. This position serves under the immediate supervision of the Teaching & Learning (T&L) Department Chair.
Duties include:
Serve as the academic advisor for graduate students and students’ secondary education state teaching licensure from the point of inquiry, entry into the program, through program completion.
Manage graduate admissions in coordination with the T&L Graduate Coordinator and Graduate School.
Assist student employees in TES front desk coverage as assigned/needed.
Respond to telephone, email, and in-person inquiries concerning licensure requirements (entails staying up to date with most current practices and consulting with the Licensure Specialist), secondary education, endorsements, field experiences, and graduate programs in a timely manner. Monitors T&L and advising email accounts (two accounts total).
Represent T&L Department and assist with recruitment and retention activities at such events as UM Days, Transfer Days, and meetings with prospective parents and students.
Work collaboratively with UM recruitment, orientation, and retention offices.
Establish professional relationships with departmental faculty and primary advisors in the Colleges of Education, Humanities and Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Arts and Media to better serve students seeking secondary education licensure.
Evaluate transcripts to help plan programs of study for students in coordination with their assigned faculty advisors and primary advisors in the content areas.
Work with the Department Chair, Elementary Education Advisor, and Graduate Coordinator to share information and develop advising materials and update program content on the website.
Solicit, develop content, and produce the weekly newsletter “Tidbits” for TES community (current students, faculty, administration, and staff). This newsletter contains advising information and related items of interest.
Create projects in line with T&L mission statement and initiatives issued by administration, including compiling data and completing reports.
Assist with processing the Secondary Education Teacher Education Program applications, as well as endorsement applications.
Works with Elementary Education Advisor in Teacher Education Program course registration, group advising and application workshops.
Other duties as assigned.
This position requires incumbent to develop a working knowledge of University of Montana systems such as Banner, Navigate, DegreeWorks, and InfoGriz.
Required Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of FERPA compliance laws.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities throughout the academic and calendar year.
Sensitivity to and respect for individual and cultural differences.
Ability to work efficiently and independently to achieve goals and meet deadlines in a work environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
Skills to maintain, gather, evaluate, and report data.
Ability to manage sometimes stressful and difficult situations while maintaining composure.
Minimum Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a field related to education, and at least two (2) years’ experience in related work, or any combination of education and experience that would allow for successful completion of job duties
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of University of Montana systems such as Banner, Navigate, DegreeWorks, and InfoGriz
About the College of Education, and UM
, and Missoula
The Phyllis J. Washington College of Education shapes professional practices that contribute to the development of human potential. We are individuals in a community of lifelong learners, guided by respect for knowledge, human dignity and ethical behavior. To advance the physical, emotional and intellectual health of a diverse society, we work together producing and disseminating knowledge as we educate learners.
The Department of Teaching and Learning offers a focused, field-based teacher preparation program and a full range of graduate programs. Collaboration, diversity, and curricular integration are themes that guide the design and instruction of each of our programs and help us produce highly qualified, highly employable teachers. Our faculty are themselves licensed, experienced K-12 classroom teachers. They provide a wide range of service to the schools of Montana and are active researchers in their specialty fields. We welcome your interest in learning more about our Teacher Education programs.
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Position Details
Position Title:
Academic Advisor II
Position Number:
435250
Department:
Department of Teaching and Learning
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year
Salary:
$16.984/hr
–
Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan
, email the
Compensation Department
Union Affiliation:
Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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