What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor Intermediate - School of Nursing position at University of Michigan?
Job Summary
How to Apply
A 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.
Job Summary
The School of Nursing is looking for an Academic Advisor Intermediate, reporting to the Director of Student Services.
Academic Advisors are necessary to contributing to the success of our nursing students. Advisors participate in a student caseload from the beginning, monitoring academic progress, coordinating with faculty, academic support services and other University resources.
Responsibilities*
Advising and Retention
You will advise current and prospective nursing students on prerequisites, curriculum, general education, transfer credits, and other matters to fulfill the School of Nursing and University requirements for degree completion.
You will counsel on course selection and program progression through the entirety of the program from admission to graduation to include a caseload of pre-nursing students interested in nursing.
You will meet with new-admitted first time college (FTIAC) students to complete required college student inventories to support retention.
You will inform students on process for petitions to the Academic Standards Committee, University Appeal Committee, Fee Appeal Committee for matters related to progression, registration, and financial aid/student accounts.
You will meet with graduating student cohorts regarding honors/awards, graduation ceremonies, application for registered nurse licensure, and other graduation matters.
Admissions
You will work collaboratively with the Undergraduate advising team and the Undergraduate Admissions Committee to collect and process secondary admission materials and help facilitate a holistic admissions process.
You will meet with applicants not selected for admission, offer advice on how to improve their application, provide referral to resources, and additional career counseling.
Administrative
You will collaborate with SON personnel to promote recruitment within high schools, promoting opportunities for careers in nursing.
You will collaborate with the Office of Admissions, Student Success Center, and the Office of the Registrar to ensure student records are complete and accurate.
You will serve as a member of the Nursing Admissions Committee with a focus on pre-licensure program selection.
Required Qualifications*
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits Include:
For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Background Screening
The 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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
How to Apply
A 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.
Job Summary
The School of Nursing is looking for an Academic Advisor Intermediate, reporting to the Director of Student Services.
Academic Advisors are necessary to contributing to the success of our nursing students. Advisors participate in a student caseload from the beginning, monitoring academic progress, coordinating with faculty, academic support services and other University resources.
Responsibilities*
Advising and Retention
You will advise current and prospective nursing students on prerequisites, curriculum, general education, transfer credits, and other matters to fulfill the School of Nursing and University requirements for degree completion.
You will counsel on course selection and program progression through the entirety of the program from admission to graduation to include a caseload of pre-nursing students interested in nursing.
You will meet with new-admitted first time college (FTIAC) students to complete required college student inventories to support retention.
You will inform students on process for petitions to the Academic Standards Committee, University Appeal Committee, Fee Appeal Committee for matters related to progression, registration, and financial aid/student accounts.
You will meet with graduating student cohorts regarding honors/awards, graduation ceremonies, application for registered nurse licensure, and other graduation matters.
Admissions
You will work collaboratively with the Undergraduate advising team and the Undergraduate Admissions Committee to collect and process secondary admission materials and help facilitate a holistic admissions process.
You will meet with applicants not selected for admission, offer advice on how to improve their application, provide referral to resources, and additional career counseling.
Administrative
You will collaborate with SON personnel to promote recruitment within high schools, promoting opportunities for careers in nursing.
You will collaborate with the Office of Admissions, Student Success Center, and the Office of the Registrar to ensure student records are complete and accurate.
You will serve as a member of the Nursing Admissions Committee with a focus on pre-licensure program selection.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor Degree in a related field such as Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Business, Nursing, Student Affairs or other relevant disciplines
- Two or more years of experience advising students in an academic setting relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits Include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Background Screening
The 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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Salary : $41,500 - $52,000
