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Michigan Technological University Academic Advisor in Houghton, Michigan
Academic Advisor
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Department: Geological & Mining Eng & Sciences
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Advising/Counseling
Department: College Of Engineering
Sub Department: Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences (GMES)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu.
Job Description Summary
Provide academic and career advising for students in and prospective student recruiting for the Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences baccalaureate programs and other programs within the College of Engineering. Assist students with their course schedules, degree schedules and the transferring of credits from other universities/colleges.
Evaluate previous coursework regarding degree requirements for the Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences (GMES) Department undergraduate programs and other COE undergraduate degree programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Advise students in GMES baccalaureate programs, associated minors and, providing guidance in all aspects of their programs of study.
Assist GMES and COE students with semester planning and course registration conflicts, including filled sections, waivers, wait lists, etc.
Promote GMES and COE student success by collaborating with campus services including Career Services, Student Mental Health and Well-being, Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success, writing and learning centers, etc. to assist students in areas such as career advising, study skills, and time management.
Review transfer courses from other colleges for applicability to the GMES degree requirements and incorporate into GMES student academic plans.
Carefully review degree audits, graduation requirements and previous coursework for GMES major programs.
Advise students in other COE baccalaureate programs, associated minors and, providing guidance in all aspects of their programs of study.
Assist with creation of GMES departmental marketing and promotional materials such as undergraduate program brochures.
Cooperate with the Registrar's Office in maintaining student records.
Coordinate and participate in First-Year Orientation, and conduct first-year advising meetings.
Disseminate current academic policies and procedures.
Participate in program assessment and provide support for accreditation of degree programs.
Assist with the creation and updates of department web pages, flowcharts and other advising material.
Participate in appropriate departmental and university level committees.
Meet with prospective students when faculty is not available.
Participate in university, regional, and state-level recruiting and outreach events.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
- Bachelor's degree.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
One year professional or administrative experience.
Experience working in undergraduate higher education student services, or closely related area.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
Experience using personal computers and basic software packages including word processing and spreadsheet software.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
Master's degree.
One-year professional experience in engineering.
Experience in advising undergraduate students.
Experience using desktop publishing and BANNER software.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
Excellent individual, small group and large group presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to use judgment when dealing with confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve problems.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff.
Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Experience using degree audit reporting software; Banner and WebFocus for accessing student academic information.
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1.0
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Pay Rate/Salary
Negotiable Based on Experience
Title of Position Supervisor
Department Chair
Posting Type
Internal & External
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
Advertised: 25 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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