Academic Advisor II College of Education

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The
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
invites applications for an
Academic Advisor II
The College of Education is invested in the best possible advising experience for our students, and that starts with the removal of barriers and silos between departments and approaching advising from a more college-wide perspective. Our investment in this initiative requires a team of academic advisors who manage and oversee all advising functions in the departments of Teaching & Learning and Educational Leadership. This approach necessitates some degree of cross-training so that we are better able to serve our students. Advisors need to acquire a working knowledge of state, university, college, and department policies, and procedures as well as develop a proficiency with scheduling and email software and UM software systems including Banner, Starfish, DegreeWorks, etc.
This position will work within the Academic Advising Office within the College of Education, overseeing and managing all functions of advising for both the department of Teaching & Learning and the department of Educational Leadership. Occasionally, this may require supervising student employees and/or other staff in the areas of advising.
Upon completion of training, the incumbents will have the working ability, knowledge, and skills to perform the position functions. This includes:
Knowledge of programs and licensure requirements for the Dept. of Teaching & Learning.
• Understanding of UM academic policies, procedures, FERPA, and state licensure
• rules, standards, and requirements
• Promptly responding to telephone, email, and walk-in inquiries concerning program requirements and licensure.
• Tracking professional program requirements related to academic and dispositional
• progress, including probation and suspension/removal of students in the program
• Monitor program applications from inquiry through admittance.
• Ability to evaluate various student transcripts
• Work with students regarding reinstatement plans, academic probation, drop/withdrawal petitions and conduct/behavior issues
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing recruitment, retention,
• professional development for students
• Represent the College of Education at meetings and university events
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of advising-related materials and
• website content
• Collaborate with departments regarding program requirements, transfer credits and
• substitutions
• Compile data and present reports; create projects in line with the College of Education’s mission and vision as well as initiatives issued by administration
• Collaboratively work with recruitment, orientation and retention offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with students, staff, faculty and administration
• A professional and personable demeanor
• Sensitivity for individual and cultural differences
• Ability to manage occasionally stressful or difficult situations while maintaining composure
• Sound judgment
• Ability to gather, evaluate, and report data
• Ability to learn related software applications
Minimum Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a P-12 teacher, school counselor, or an academic advisor in a higher education setting
About the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
and UM
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.
College of Education Vision:
We are a community of learners that improves educational realities and changes lives.
Teaching & Learning Mission:
At UM we prepare students to become quality educators at every level who are ready to teach, serve, and lead. Through our innovative curriculum models and extensive clinical experiences, our students receive the highest caliber education.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
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Position Details
Position Title:
Academic Advisor II
Position Number:
435250
Department:
College of Education
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:
$17.53/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:
FOCUS-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). Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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