Academic Advisor - School of Education
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Job Summary
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for an Academic Advisor! This position advises students on academic programs, curriculum, school and university academic policies and procedures focused on fostering their retention by developing, implementing and monitoring a multidisciplinary academic action plan for success. The Advisor serves as the primary point of contact for licensure questions and assistance. The Advisor will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Success & Advising and is responsible for establishing relationships with students by providing well-rounded, career oriented, and developmental advising and support for students in the teacher education licensure, bachelors, minor, certificate, and masters programs provided by the School of Education, including advising for prospective transfer students. This position supplies directly to the goals and mission of the SOE.
Who We Are
Our mission in the School of Education is grounded in a lived dedication to democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. We teach and conduct research to make a positive impact on schools and communities. Our faculty, researchers, staff, and students lead to evidence-based policy and practice. We aim for our graduates to be engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders. We offer ground breaking, engaging teacher preparation, innovative undergraduate programs, and Colorado's top-ranked graduate education in Literacy Studies; STEM Education; Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice; Equity, Bilingualism, and Biliteracy, Learning Sciences & Human Development; and Research & Evaluation Methodology.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Advise Teacher Education licensure, graduate, bachelor, minor, and certificate students in the School of Education, as well as prospective transfer students into the SOE programs:
- Advise current and prospective education students regarding the complicated nature of licensure requirements and academic policies and procedures; provide accurate and personalized degree and/or licensure requirements; and connect students with appropriate support services to ensure student success.
- Guide current and prospective students in clarifying and understanding their abilities, interests, values and goals and applying that self reflection to their educational aspirations through attainable academic pathways and future careers.
- Supervise academic performance: discuss logistical, programmatic, and academic concerns that would prevent student success as well as identify exceptional students for recognition.
- Regularly connect with students regarding their degree plans, expectations, and progress.
- Work with students to personalize their academic path, including offering co-curricular guidance that complements their goals and leading them in regular long-term planning.
- Evaluate student academic records (high school and college) and recommend appropriate courses based upon that evaluation in consultation with the student.
- Prepare and deliver effective academic presentations for first-year BA and Teacher Education licensure orientation programs, as well as in-class presentations as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records of all advising contacts, ensuring strict confidentiality of academic records.
- Remain updated and apply state rules on licensure and funding (e.g. Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Department of Higher Education) when advising students.
- Collaborate with Advising departments on campus on standard processes (e.g. Advising Council, First Year Advising Network (FYAN) and New Student and Family Programs (NSFP)).
- Work with campus wide partners to share information and build relationships among the campus wide advising community and disseminate campus information to the team in the School of Education.
Processing, Registration, & Systems Management:
- Assist in processing Intra-university applications and graduate licensure applicants, working with all appropriate SOE and CU Boulder partners.
- Evaluate licensure application transcripts for appropriate course completion.
- Explain processes and procedures for program forms for education students; distribute, collect, process, and track forms and inform students of decisions.
- Update data in student information systems as appropriate, e.g. updates to minor declarations and degree audits.
- Assist with manual registration of students into restricted classes.
- Liaise with program chairs and academic departments within the SOE as a leader for specific programming.
Recruiting & Admissions:
- Attend CU Admissions events for prospective and admitted students as needed in collaboration with the Director of Admissions.
- Attend Advisor Day and other information sharing events on campus as needed.
What You Should Know
- This is a hybrid position with 3 days per week on campus.
- All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to follow the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
What We Can Offer
- The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $54,636 annually.
- Relocation assistance is available within the School of Education guidelines.
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What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree.
- One year of professional level advising experience in a higher education setting.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
What You Will Need
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to develop detailed understanding of curricula and the relationships between the courses in this curricula.
- Proven dedication to advancing diversity and inclusion.
- Proven success in working with students from a diverse set of backgrounds and within an intercultural environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and within a collaborative work environment.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical and technical skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and requests, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in strong written and oral communications, collaboration and problem solving.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Master’s degree in education or related field.
- Experience working with Slate, Campus Solutions, and expert knowledge of Excel.
- Solid understanding of education licensure requirements.
- Proficient in more than one language.
Special Instructions
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Please apply by January 18 , 2023, for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
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