Temporary Academic Advisor

Summary

Job Summary

The A&S Academic Advising Program encourages applications for Temporary Academic Advisors! Our program has approximately 50 full-time Professional Academic Advisors. There is natural transition in a large unit and Temporary Academic Advisors support students and advisors during staffing transitions and staffing vacancies. Temporary Academic Advisors will go through the full advising training program for our unit and are called upon as needed when staff transitions begin. These roles will help temporarily cover advising caseloads on an ad hoc basis.

A successful Temporary Academic Advisor demonstrates an enthusiastic demeanor and passion for working with students and on a team. Temporary Advisors are comfortable engaging with large numbers of students via diverse and active outreach methods and demonstrate an advising approach that focuses on student exploration, discovery and success on an individual level.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems!

The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom.

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Provide developmental advising for an assigned set of students in a team setting and assist students in planning for and making informed decisions about areas of study, intended college outcomes, and post-baccalaureate plans. Temporary Advisors help students assess their interests, values, and academic skills.
• Teach students to navigate university systems, academic processes, and policies at CU Boulder, and work with students to personalize their academic paths, including offering co-curricular guidance and leading them in regular long-term degree planning and graduation timeline.
• In addition to one-on-one interactions, Temporary Academic Advisors work with students in group settings via workshops, presentations, campus events, and other activities. Temporary Academic Advisors stay up-to-date on curricular changes and opportunities and provide students with accurate and timely information and mentorship.
• Student Facing Interactions: Develop trusting, supportive relationships with individual students. Serve as the primary point of contact for academic questions or concerns.
• Work with students individually through individual appointments and group meetings, drop-in hours, video conferencing, telephone, and email to personalize their academic path at CU Boulder. Review students’ academic records and discuss appropriate course choices.
• Offer co-curricular guidance that complements academic path and goals. Lead students in intentional goal setting appropriate to their developmental stage. Proactively track, contact, and work with special student populations (i.e., high-risk, first-generation, students who have not been in for an appointment, students in academic difficulty, students earning high grades, etc.).
• Monitor degree audits and, in collaboration with appropriate offices, certify degree completion of assigned students. Outreach, Planning, and Support: Develop support programs and materials for student success and persistence.
  
  

What You Should Know

• This work can be performed remotely.
• This is a temporary, on-call position. The work schedule and hours will be dependent upon vacancies and/or leave in A&S AAC; Hours may vary from 1-40 hours/week, between 8am-5pm, M-F.
• Temporary advising assignments typically last 3-5 months.
  
  

What We Can Offer

$23 - $27 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .

Be Statements

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What We Require

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience). Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional related experience; OR completed Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with student success initiatives.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Ability to work independently and with responsibility for initiating and completing tasks.
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills with Adobe Acrobat and MS Office applications, particularly with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with a variety of professionals, administrators, and students.
• Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from around the world.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and requests, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record to work optimally in a team and within other collaborative work situations.
• Proven passion for advising students from entry to graduation within a high-volume setting.
  
  

What We Would Like You To Have

• Experience, background or demonstrated interest in a related field of study.
• Experience interacting with the student’s overall support network, including parents.
• Experience advising college students.
• Established skills and experience using academic advising applications and platforms.
• Successful experience enforcing and explaining sophisticated academic policies.
  
  

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• 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.
  
  

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by February 3, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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