Academic Advisor/Couns InterApply NowHow to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.SummaryTheUniversityofMichigan-Dearborn(UM-Dearborn)isoneofthethreecampuses oftheUniversityofMichigansystem.UM-Dearbornisacomprehensiveuniversityoffering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing educationtoresidentsofsoutheasternMichigan,andcurrentlyenrollsjustunder 9,000 students.The College of Business seeks a dynamic and engaging professional to join our advising and student services team focused on supporting the needs of our undergraduate students.ResponsibilitiesThesuccessfulcandidatewillberesponsibleforadvisingundergraduatestudents in the College of Business and directing student advising activities to individual students.This role provides academic advising to current business students in theCollegeofBusinessandSTART(firstyearadvising)offices.Thisincludes advisingstudentsoftheirrights,privilegesandobligationsasUM-Dearbornand CollegeofBusinessstudents,especiallyregardingtheirspecificdegree programrequirements.Theadvisorwilladvisestudentsoncourseselectionasappropriatetotheirdegreeprogram;informallstudents ofUniversityandCollegeofBusinesspoliciesandprocedures;
Interpretpoliciesandproceduresas necessary and recommend appropriate course of action, as well as specific services and programs on campus available to students as it relates to their particularacademic,personaland/orfinancialneedsinordertohelpstudentsbalancetheirpersonallifeandacademiccareer.
Develop, implement, and administer specific student services programs; represent the College of Business at academic functions; and develop, prepare and edit documents regarding academic programs and requirements including preparationofpolicyandprocedurestatements.
Assistin reviewingandmonitoring theacademicstandingandprogressofstudents.
RepresenttheCollegeofBusinessoncampuscommitteesandon campus and off campus activities as appropriate (for example, recruitment and informationalpresentations).
Provideacademicorientationtostudentsandwillperformotherrelateddutiesasassigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required
A minimum of two years' experience in advising/counseling, or relevant academic administration is required
Strong oral and written communication skills and commitment to detail-oriented accuracy is required
Knowledge of student services is desirable
Ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritize, and work under pressure at peak times is required
Ability to exercise initiative and work independently is required and the successful candidate must possess a positive, service-oriented approach to tasks and willingness to assist students
Working knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable
Working knowledge of Banner student information system and Salesforce (or similar CRM) is desirable
Demonstrated experience with software applications, particularly presentation and spreadsheets are required
Underfill StatementThis position may be under filled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.Additional InformationThis position requires occasional evenings, weekends, and travel.Background ScreeningThe University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID249575Working TitleAcademic Advisor/Couns InterJob TitleAcademic Advisor/Couns InterWork LocationDearborn CampusDearborn, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupDbn Col BusinessDepartmentDbn College of BusinessPosting Begin/End Date5/23/2024 - 6/06/2024Salary$45,000.00 - $52,000.00Career InterestAcademic & Student ServicesApply Now