Academic Advisor

Division/College:
Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department:
Department Academic Advising

Location:

Location Moscow

The University of Idaho Strategic Enrollment Management Division ( SEM ) assists students academically and financially to pursue their educational goals. We believe that learning never stops. University of Idaho can help learners continue their education face to face, online, while in high school, as a next step from secondary school, or for professionals who wish to continue to advance their education.

SEM departments include:
Admissions Processing, Admissions Recruitment, Academic Advising, Academic Support Programs, Career Services, Enrollment Management, International Programs Office, Military Programs, Registrar, and Student Financial Aid Services.

The University Advising Services ( UAS ) unit is part of University of Idaho’s Strategic Enrollment Management ( SEM ) Division. UAS is committed to enhancing the quality of academic advising by partnering with students and the university to implement advising practices grounded in teaching, communication, and access—supporting students in making informed decisions throughout their academic journey and beyond. Our mission is to assist in the exploration and discovery of academic resources;

educate students about university policies and procedures; promote engagement in high-impact opportunities, university life and the community; and empower students to take ownership of their individual goals, decisions and achievements.

The Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho. The Academic Advisor strives for student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The Academic Advisor will have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests.

This position will also support students’ timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources.

This position is expected to work collaboratively with university partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and enrichment opportunities.

• Delivering student-centered customer service
• Presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small and large groups
• Compiling and analyzing information for leadership/administrative decisions
• Interpreting and applying standards and regulations

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Must be eligible for membership in professional organizations
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Education:

• Degree or professional experience in a related discipline
• Master’s Degree

Demonstrated experience:

• Providing academic advising in a higher education setting
• Establishing and maintaining quality professional relationships
• Analyzing information to identify and define problems/alternatives and developing recommendations

Knowledge of:

• University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising
• Student development theory and advising best practices

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, complex ideas in a manner that adapts to student needs and to articulate program requirements to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, faculty, and campus partners
• Display strong organizational skills in to successfully manage competing prioritizes
• Work independently and take initiative with new and existing projects
• Motivate, encourage, and support students to recognize their potential and meet challenges

• None

Degree Requirement

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire