This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2254736 Job Summary/Basic Function:

Provide in-depth, specialized, and/or comprehensive advising to faculty and students regarding class choices, curriculum options, majors, departmental and University policies and procedures, and other academic needs.

Level Scope:

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

Essential Functions:

60% of the time the Academic Advisor will:

• Maintain positive connections with faculty and staff in focus area to facilitate student connections.
• Coordinate communication of information related to important dates, deadlines and procedures to advisees.
• Monitors student progress and suggests and implements corrective actions with students encounter academic difficulties. Meets with students with academic probation suspension or academic misconduct issues.
• Keeps current on university and college policies and procedures, and rules and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements.
• Acts as a source of information for prospective students, and actively recruits students through participation in various university and college sponsored orientations and events.

35% of the time the Academic Advisor will:

• Participate in the development and implementation of student development workshops.
• Participate in collaboration with other departments on and off campus.
• Participate in recruitment and retention strategies for college and university.

5% of the time the Academic Advisor will:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• The ability to effectively communicate information and ideas.
• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish the tasks at hand.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of institutional policies.
• Good knowledge of: discussing career and educational goals with students; identifying student strengths and weaknesses.
• Experience: in student counseling, development, education or related field.

Minimum

Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master\'s Degree
• 4 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience

Salary and Benefit

s:

Salary starting at \$48,609.60 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year\'s
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

Resume, Cover Letter

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and wel oming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We\'re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We\'re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho\'s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/

Advertised: August 20, 2024 Mountain Daylight Time

Applications close: September 11, 2024 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time