Academic Advisor II W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation

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The

W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation

invites applications for an

Academic Advisor II

to join their team on campus. The purpose of this position is to advise undergraduate students in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry & Conservation. This person would be working for the Director of Student Services to serve undergraduate students within the College. This is a complex position that requires familiarity with academic requirements for nature resource majors, University of Montana (UM) general education requirements, and software programs used by UM to advise students (e.g., Banner, Degree Works, Navigate, Microsoft Office).

Specific job responsibilities include:

Advising students on selecting and scheduling classes

Helping each student develop an individualized plan to accomplish the student’s educational objectives and ensure all requirements are met for graduation

Maintaining electronic advising records for each student and sharing those records with the faculty mentors within the College

Help with organizing and conducting orientations for new students

Initial evaluation of transcripts of transfer students; helping in administering scholarships and awards

Preparing initial course schedules for incoming students in advance of orientation

Communicating with undergraduate students about opportunities for internships, jobs, and important deadlines

Reviewing and approving graduation applications

Required to stay current with requirements for employment with federal and state natural resource agencies and for certification in professional societies

The position independently advises students and routinely makes decisions as to how to most effectively and efficiently advise ~200 students with variable advising needs. For example, some students require considerable advising assistance in order to be successful, whereas other students require minimal assistance. To be both efficient and effective, the position must put in place advising procedures that are tailored to the different needs of students. Related, the position is expected to recognize the different advising needs of a diverse student body and be inclusive of all students. Further, the position is expected to independently solve problems that arise during routine academic advising.

Required Skills

Communication skills are critically important, and the successful applicant must be able to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including undergraduate students, administrators, staff, and faculty

Familiarity with (or the ability to learn) the academic requirements of the different majors within the College, UM general education requirements, and the Americans with Disability Act

Knowledge of University academic policies and processes including probation and suspension, reinstatements, withdrawals, waitlists, and course petitions

Work with students to identify and develop strategies to address factors contributing to poor academic performance how they can be successful moving forward

Advise prospective, current and transfer students

Ability to assist students with how to use academic resources

Knowledge of FERPA guidelines

Ability to effectively use (or the ability to learn) Banner, Degree Works, and Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Minimum Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of experience and education that would provide the competencies required to successfully discharge the duties assigned to this position

About the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation and UM

Demonstrated through innovative teaching, research, and service, the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation empowers society and its future leaders to better understand and more effectively conserve, restore, and sustain complex social-ecological systems in the Rocky Mountains and beyond.

The University of Montana provides a culture that values hard work, intellectual curiosity, diversity, collegiality, innovative thinking, and teamwork, making it a great place to grow and develop professionally. 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 essential values of innovation and creativity, impact, openness, and partnership.

Position Details

Position Title:

Academic Advisor II

Position Number:

070210

Department:

College of Forestry and Conservation

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:

$16.98/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).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu