What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Academic Advisor position at Michigan Technological University?
Sr. Academic Advisor
Job No : 25045
Department : Biomedical Engineering
Work Type : Staff - Full Time
Location : Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time : Full Time
Categories : Advising / Counseling
Department : College Of Engineering
Summary
Provide academic and career advising for students in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and students from other departments pursuing Biomedical Engineering Minors. Assist students with their course schedules, degree schedules and the transferring of credits from other universities / colleges. Evaluate previous course work regarding degree requirements for the Department of Biomedical Engineering undergraduate programs. Provide support as equipment manager and lab coordinator, assist curriculum binder process.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- In collaboration with other advising staff, advise students in biomedical engineering baccalaureate program, biomedical engineering minor and providing guidance in all aspects of their programs of study.
- Assist students with semester planning and course registration conflicts, including filled sections, waivers, wait lists, etc.
- Promote student success by collaborating with campus services including Career Services, Student Mental Health and Well-being, Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success, writing and learning centers, etc. to assist students in areas such as career advising, study skills and time management.
- Review transfer courses from other colleges for applicability to the biomedical engineering degree requirements and incorporate into BME student academic plans.
- Carefully review degree audits, graduation requirements and previous coursework for BME major program.
- Assist with creation of departmental marketing and promotional materials such as undergraduate and graduate program brochures.
- Cooperate with the Registrar's Office in maintaining student records.
- Coordinate and participate in First-Year Orientation, and conduct first-year advising meetings.
- Disseminate current academic policies and procedures.
- Participate in program assessment and provide support for accreditation of degree programs.
- Assist with the creation and updates of department web pages, flowcharts and other advising material.
- Participate in the selection process for scholarships and awards to department students.
- Participate in appropriate departmental and university level committees.
- Meet with prospective students when faculty is not available.
- Participate in university, regional, and state-level recruiting and outreach events.
- Manage department laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate lab access and safety training.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
- Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
Required Experience
Desirable Education and / or Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities
Work Environment and / or Physical Demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training :
Background Check :
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment :
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Rate / Salary
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $62,000; however, the final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
Title of Position Supervisor
Department Chair
Posting Type
Internal Posting
Dependent on Funding
Applicant Special Instructions
This position is open to current Michigan Technological University employees only.
Full ensured consideration will be given to internal applicants who apply on or before March 7, 2025.
Additional Information
Michigan Tech is an internationally renowned doctoral research university located in Houghton, MI in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior. The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, culture, and education from around the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience.
The Department of Biomedical Engineering has 280 undergraduate students, 24 graduate students, 13 faculty, and 4 staff members, with aggressive goals for growth in coming years.
Biomedical Engineering is one of nine departments in the College of Engineering, which comprises over 4,100 of Michigan Tech's total enrollment of approximately 7,000 STEM-focused students. Additional information about the department, college, and university can be accessed from our website http : / / www.mtu.edu / biomedical.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution / Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
Advertised : 25 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : 02 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Salary : $60,000 - $62,000
