An Academic Advisor manages a case load of students with a goal of providing comprehensive support for their academic performance, goals and timely completion of their degree. This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering advising student services for the Master of Science in Administration program. Primary activities include: Advising incoming and current students, recruiting new students, international student support services, alumni relations activities, assisting in assessment activities, and other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree
Two years of higher education experience working directly with students.
Knowledge of college student development and research on retention and persistence
Ability to professionally represent the university to diverse constituencies.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build rapport and project a positive attitude.
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of current and best practices related to college student retention, academic success coaching, and academic advising.
Working knowledge of computer applications.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience advising/coaching college students, teaching, and understanding of higher education administration.
Experience using retention data and customer relationship management software solutions.
Working knowledge of the university curriculum, academic programs, policies and procedures.
Experience with development of outreach campaigns.
Knowledge/experience working with international students
Knowledge/experience procurement and supervision of student internship and practicum sites
Knowledge/experience with alumni relations activities

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides direct and ongoing academic advisement and support for an assigned student caseload to facilitate retention and timely graduation.
Works in collaboration with program staff to support marketing, recruitment and alumni relations.
Provides group information sessions and seminars to prospective and current students.
Creates a learning environment focused on strategies to achieve academic success.
Collaborates with faculty to assist students as they explore career plans and internship opportunities.
Advises students on degree planning, career options and success strategies; assist students with meeting academic progression benchmarks.
Develops technical skills needed for efficient and effective academic advising (class registration, course planning, general education, general financial aid knowledge as it relates to Satisfactory Academic Progress and a customer relationship management system).
Maintains regular communication with assigned students and provide retention feedback to the university regarding student persistence and progress to degree completion.
Develops evidence-based, best-practice educational sessions for students
Assists with program evaluation and assessment, providing recommendations to enhance communication and the development of strategic initiatives.
Provides direct outreach for students experiencing academic difficulty by monitoring early alerts and utilizing university resources customized to individual student needs.
Refers students in need of assistance to appropriate campus resources.
Works with college faculty and staff to develop, deliver, and evaluate effective retention efforts.
Complies with FERPA and any other federal, state or university rules or regulations
Maintains a detailed record of projects (plans, outcomes, refinements).
Participates in professional development and serve on university-wide committees or initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters.

If there is another document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize Other Document (1).

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Sunday, April 2nd.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range

$45,000 - $57,000

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Advising Student Services/CEHS

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.0

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and nights as needed

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.