What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisor position at College of Western Idaho?
Job no:
496148Advertised:
Jan 23 2025 MSTApplications close:
Feb 06 2025 MSTReports To:
Manager I, Advisor
Position Status:
Full-Time
Posted Pay Range:
$20.11 - $25.14
About Us:
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.
Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time, CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options, exceptional tuition value, and support every step of the way.
Visit Why CWI to learn more.
Position Summary:
The mission of the Student Advising and Success Department is to foster student success by creating a resource-rich learning environment that will promote lifelong learning as well as academic, career, and personal growth. Advisors empower students through meaningful, intentional student interactions to promote retention and completion. These interactions are based on the assessed and expressed educational needs of each student.
Advisors provide consistent and intrusive support, guidance, and interactions to assigned advisees. Advisors intentionally connect career exploration and development to academic planning, fostering a student-centered success environment through programming and community-building activities, and connecting students to CWI and community resources to support their success.
Essential Functions:
- Create and implement programming that promotes student success, faculty and student interaction, and community building.
- Build intentional and supportive relationships with assigned advisees, offering individualized guidance and advocacy.
- Actively participate in institutional and departmental initiatives aimed at fostering student engagement and retention.
Deliver Goal-Oriented Academic Advising and Intervention
- Provide accurate, comprehensive academic advising that supports student progress toward degree completion and career readiness.
- Monitor academic performance, offering timely interventions for at-risk students and advising on Academic Warnings or Contracts.
- Assist students in navigating academic challenges and making informed career decisions using appropriate tools and resources.
Plan and Evaluate Success and Retention Initiatives
- Develop, implement, and assess success and retention programs, including academic success workshops, faculty interaction events, and career development activities.
- Coordinate activities to support academic planning, career exploration, and community development, accommodating occasional evening and weekend schedules.
- Provide leadership in assessing and improving the effectiveness of retention strategies and programming.
Maintain Professional Expertise and Promote Integrity
- Stay current on institutional, state, and federal policies related to academic advising, financial aid, and degree completion, ensuring compliance and accurate student guidance.
- Serve as a resource for students, connecting them with campus and community resources while providing first-line support for student conduct issues.
- Model integrity, professionalism, and the NACADA Advising Core Values in all interactions and responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Strong technical abilities: database systems, presentation software, Microsoft Office suites, or equivalent
- Cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary
- Public speaking skills and ability to represent the college positively to diverse populations
- Event Planning/Coordination skills
- Ability to interpret, follow, and administer academic and administrative policy
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
- Ability to travel between various locations throughout the day
- Experience in college/university advising, career counseling, admission, registrar, financial aid office, or goal-oriented client/customer service work preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Benefits:
Unlock a world of unparalleled benefits at the College of Western Idaho, where we redefine excellence in affordable and comprehensive benefits packages!
- Premium Plan Rates
- For more information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov
- Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
- Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
Interested?
Cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is a priority at CWI. Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role. We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application!
Salary : $20 - $25
