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.

The position is a 12-month professional staff position. The majority of the work is done on-site with limited work-from-home opportunities.

The anticipated start date is March-April 2025. 

The goal of the Advising and Academic Support Center is to help Boise State students become more effective and aware college students by providing quality academic advising and support services. We value a collaborative, student-centered approach that strives to empower all students to advocate for their own learning. AASC general advising and academic support services are available to all students regardless of major status. AASC strives to achieve our goals for all Boise State students.

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.

60% of 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 time the Academic Advisor will:

• Participate in new-student orientations (First-Year, Transfer, and Virtual) and presents academic information to students and families during orientation programming.
• Support the coordination and ongoing development of first-year initiatives including but not limited to:
  • ACAD Student Success Programing, Bronco Social, Bronco Welcome, Discover Boise State, and Bronco Day.
• Opportunity to collaborate in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and programmatic assessment of ACAD 109
• Assist Major Exploration and Undergraduate Transition team in outreach, services, and programming for specific student populations, including first-year, undeclared, commuter, transfers, academic at-risk, and/or international.
• Provide academic advising support to undeclared/exploratory students, sole associate degree-seeking students and non-degree seeking students:
  • Advising of departmental, college, and university policies and procedures
  • Information on degree programs and creation of optimal lower-division academic plans
  • First-term required advising (RAD) sessions (both individual and group)
  • Educating first-year students about academic success practices.

5% of time the Academic Advisor will:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college/university in Student Affairs Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education, or related fields
• One year of academic advising experience in a higher-education

Cover Letter, Resume/CV and 3 professional references, one of which must be your current or most recent supervisor.

The job announcement will close January 19, 2025.

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming 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.

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