Academic Advisor II, College of Business

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com* The College of Business invites applications for two (2) Academic Advisor II positions to serve as advisors for assigned students with regular walk-in availability for all undergraduate students in the College of Business.
Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: Close collaboration with the advising coordinator and directors of internships and career readiness in order to be well versed in curriculum requirements, career paths and internship opportunities for various business majors.
Core course registration of incoming first-year students.
Assisting with the re-recruitment/retention efforts.
Skillfully conducting advising appointments, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of academic curricula and academic policies.
Fostering relationships with advisees leading to enriched undergraduate experiences.
Working knowledge of advising technologies to review student records, document appointments and track student progress.
Making effective referrals to campus services and resources.
Leading students in assessing options and making sound decisions to support their academic success.
Required Qualifications Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with students, staff, faculty and administration.
Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and listening and feedback skills.
Knowledge in the use of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to learn related software applications.
Ability to listen and demonstrate patience in determining student situations and how best to effectively support and provide critical, accurate, consistent and timely information.
Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and create and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently while providing attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Professional and personable demeanor.
Ability to gather, evaluate and report data.
Ability to manage occasionally stressful or difficult situations while maintaining composure.
Ability to evaluate various student transcripts.
Minimum Required Experience Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with academic advising.
Experience working in a higher education setting.
About the College of Business and UM The College of Business at the University of Montana creates transformative, integrated and student-centric learning experiences, propelling our students to make immediate and sustained impact on business and society.
We nurture out students’ innate work ethic to develop confident problem solvers and ethical decision makers.
We pursue thought leadership and collectively create opportunities for a better life for our students, faculty and staff.
Some of the College of Business’ shared core values include: Students first: we educate the whole person.
Experiential learning: we create experiences that matter.
Thought leadership: we create rigorous and relevant knowledge.
Stewardship: we value people, planet and profit.
The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge.
Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.
In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
University of Montana Video: Mission First, People Always UM on YouTube City of Missoula Video: There's This Place Destination Missoula Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce The State of Montana Visit Montana Position Details Position Title: Academic Advisor II Position Number: NEW Department: College of Business Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.
0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary: $19.
03/hr.
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE Probationary Period: Six months minimum Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities.
For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women.
Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.
g.
, Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply Priority Application Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time) Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration.
To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
Applications will be accepted open until position is filled.
Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button.
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A complete application Includes: Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position.
A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
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Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section.
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**Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application.
Please combine documents accordingly.