How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The Department of Public Health & Health Sciences (PHHS) at the University of Michigan-Flint is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor. Academic Advisors directly contribute to the University's retention and degree completion goals. Each advisor manages an assigned undergraduate student caseload, supporting students in all facets of their transition to the University and completion of their degree. Successful advisors engage early and often with their assigned caseload, monitor students' academic progress, and coordinate with faculty, academic support services and other University resources. This position will report directly to the Office Manager.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Responsibilities*
- Work systematically with undergraduate students to oversee course schedules and update degree completion plans
- Assess student needs, referring students to appropriate University resources, such as: Financial Aid, Tutorial Support, Writing Center, Counseling, and Psychological Services, Disability and Accessibility Support Services and Career Services
- Conduct College Student Inventory (CSI) review meetings with new students
- Document all advising appointments/interactions in the appropriate University advising system
- Attend new student orientation sessions, providing registration support
- Conduct confidential conversations using confidential information to provide advising services
- Use technology and data management to support the implementation and assessment of retention and student outreach programs with Public Health & Health Sciences faculty. The emphasis is on systems dedicated to student academic success, such as those rooted in early academic warning, predictive modeling, and developmental academic advising
- Participate in prospective student recruitment for the department
- Perform other assigned tasks consistent with the scope of the position
The above is provided as an outline in assisting staff relative to job responsibilities. It is not meant to be so prescriptive as to prevent additional responsibilities relevant to this role. Full job descriptions will be shared with candidates selected for interviews.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a related profession such as Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, Health related degrees, or other relevant disciplines
- Two (2) years of college level academic advising experience (undergraduates preferred)
- Familiarity with computer information systems and web-based records and registration for example: Banner, Degree Works, Business Objects, Sales force
- Documented ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports with minimal errors
Work Schedule
We ask that you have an in-office presence of three (3) days a week and two (2) days remote. During the onboarding process you may be in the office five days. This policy is subject to change based on the responsibilities of the position and the needs of the department.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.