Full/Part Time: Full-Time, 100% P&A position, in-person position

Salary Range: $48,464.00 - $52,000.00

Application Deadline: 3/18/2024, resume and cover letter are required

Overview:
SCSE academic advisors at the University of Minnesota Duluth assist students beginning at orientation and continuing through graduation. Advisors are key in assisting students achieve their academic and personal goals. Advisors work collaboratively with faculty and colleagues across campus to provide holistic support to students.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Advising responsibilities, 75% of this position

• Provide proactive academic advising for students via various formats
• Facilitate learning and personal development by engaging students in critical, creative, and reflective thinking
• Connect with students through one-on-one appointments, drop-in advising, group advising, telephone and email communication
• Guide students through the process of formulating personalized educational plans and strategies for academic success that are reflective of their unique set of values, strengths, interests, and identities
• Create connection to the value of engagement in co-curricular experiences (eg. internships and co-ops, research opportunities, learning abroad, civic engagement, leadership development, student groups, etc) and how they align with students' academic and career goals
• Utilize a holistic advising model to guide, challenge, and support students and connect them to resources
• Utilize and maintain advising records using campus and university student record systems (APLUS, APAS, Schedule Builder, PeopleSoft, Perceptive Content, Slate, etc.)

Program Operation, Development, & Student Engagement , approximately 20% of the position

• Assist with new student orientation, to include providing presentations and meeting with incoming students
• Represent the college at admission and recruitment events (eg. Admitted Student Day, Bulldog Friday, Campus Preview, Transfer Student Visit Day, etc.)
• Assist in student success initiatives to improve retention rates, four-year graduation rates, and student satisfaction
• Assist with program evaluation and assessment
• Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned in support of the unit and college

Professional Development and Service , approximately 5% of the position

• Stay current in the field of academic advising by pursuing professional development opportunities to maintain knowledge of trends and best practices (e.g., membership in professional associations, attendance at conferences and seminars, write and publish articles, serve on committees and collaborate with other professional groups, etc.)
• Participate on Student Services, College and University-wide committees.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education and student affairs, college student personnel psychology, counseling, social work, or field transferrable to advising.
• Evidence of effective relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering student learning and applying organization/student development theory to work with students
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
• Previous academic advising experience in higher education
• Knowledge in STEM fields.
• Experience with computer and database applications

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. A cover letter and resume are required. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to submit 3 references. Application deadline is 3/18/20204.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).