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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a full-time Academic Advisor/Counselor Associate/Intermediate in the UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences, & Education. We are committed to investing in academic advisors to contribute to our recruitment, retention, and degree-completion goals. As an Academic Advisor/Counselor, you will manage an assigned student caseload and support students through degree completion.
Reports to the CASE Director of Student Services.
This position is a full-time 40 hours per week at 100% effort.
Responsibilities*
65% Student Interaction/Advising
Advise students on course selection, graduation requirements, co-curricular opportunities, and student rights/responsibilities
Work systematically with students to create, monitor, assess and update course schedules and degree-completion plans
10% Planning and Assessment
Use technology and data management to support the implementation and assessment of retention and student outreach programs
15% Recruitment
Participate in prospective-student recruitment for the University
Accept referrals from the campus community regarding student needs and issues and follow up directly with students
Maintain relationships with academic and student affairs offices to ensure that students and faculty advisors are aware of resources, workshops, and support systems on campus
Intensively monitor and engage with students experiencing academic and/or financial difficulties, including those on academic and/or financial aid probation
10% Advising Support and Collaboration
Maintain a close working relationship with departmental advisors, and the Student Success Center staff and director, to ensure seamless advising services across campus
Attend new student orientation sessions and University academic advising meetings
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in a related profession such as Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Student Affairs or other relevant disciplines or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Two or more years of relevant experience working with students in an academic setting
Understanding of data assessment and quality improvement techniques
Desired Qualifications*
Master's degree preferred
Knowledge of Web Focus, Banner, Student Information Systems (SIS), and Degree Works
Knowledge of University policies and practices
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 based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. 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/
Modes of Work
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Work Locations
The primary work location is the 260 French Hall Building on the UM-Flint Campus.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Job Code/Title: 880094 - Academic Advisor/Counselor Associate
Responsibilities:
65% Student Interaction/Advising
- Provides academic advising services to current students, potential majors, minors, and others; utilizes confidential information and conducts confidential conversations to provide these services.
- Advises students on course selection and distribution requirements; provides assistance to students to ensure their academic, personal and professional success.
35% Student Referral and Outreach
- Accepts referrals regarding student needs and issues and contacts students for advising meetings.
- Refers students to appropriate university resources as warranted, and follows-up on these referrals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related profession such as Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Student Affairs or other relevant disciplines or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
- Less than two years of relevant experience, comprised of one or more years working with students, preferably at the collegiate level, and/or less than two years of academic advising, or similar student-facing experience.
- Understanding of data assessment and quality improvement techniques
Posting Salary range is $37,800 - $47,200.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.