Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $42,536 or higher depending on education and experience
FTE: 1
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary: The Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students' learning experience at the University of Idaho. The Academic Advisor fosters 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
Experience delivering student-centered customer service
Experience presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small, and large groups
Experience compiling and analyzing information for leadership/administrative decisions
Experience interpreting and applying standards and regulations
Preferred Qualifications: Education:
Degree or professional experience in a related discipline
Masters Degree
Demonstrated experience:
Providing academic advising in a higher education setting
Working successfully with diverse students and colleagues
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
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP003632P
Posting Date: 10/10/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: This position is open until filled, however, applications received on or before October 26, 2022 will receive first consideration.
Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants: Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
Since 1889, the University of Idaho has provided motivated students with a transformative higher education experience that prepares them to solve real-world problems and achieve success in their lives and careers. Beginning with our beautiful residential campus in Moscow, the university’s reach extends throughout Idaho, serving over 12,000 students with educational centers in Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls, a research and extension center in Twin Falls, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. One of the nation’s land-grant research universities, U of I is a noted national leader in student-centered learning and interdisciplinary research that promotes public service. Our work serves businesses and communities, advancing the pursuit of diversity, citizenship and global outreach.