Metropolitan State University Of Denver Hiring for Temporary Academic Advisor Pool at Denver, Colorado Full Time

DepartmentHuman Resources

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT POOL FOR APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN TEMPORARY
ACADEMIC ADVISING WORK WITH METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER.

MSU Denver periodically has temporary employment opportunities for qualified
academic advisors. Temporary employees are assigned to campus departments to
fill in while positions are vacant or to cover for employees who are
temporarily out. The University accepts applicants for temporary opportunities
on a rolling basis although the availability of assignments varies throughout
the year as needs arise. As the University has openings, those candidates
whose background and experience appear to match the requirements most closely
will be contacted for an interview.

Temporary Academic Advisors atMSUDenver are primarily responsible for advising
a caseload of students on degree requirements and providing long-term degree
planning. Temporary Academic Advisors help students develop educational goals
and define a career path, through use of a variety of advising approaches
and tools. Temporary Academic Advisors may also participate in University wide
and unit-specific advising initiatives as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide Advising Services to a diverse student body (90%)
Conduct advising sessions with students, assist with course selection,
scheduling and registration questions using advising-based technology
Utilize knowledge of curriculum to help students with long-term degree
planning
Prepare and maintain advising documentation in the current student
success/customer management system
Refer students to appropriate University resources
Provide basic information related to career planning, financial literacy,
admissions and other applicable information related to student needs
Teach students about electronic advising and registration tools and how to
best utilize them for success (e.g., Degree Progress Reports, Student
Hub, StudentSuccess Collaborative suite, etc.)
Participate in New Student Orientation sessions and Registration events

Monitor Progress and Retention of assigned students (5%)
Deliver appropriate student-centered outreach with a lens toward diversity and
inclusion as necessary
Participate in retention initiatives as necessary

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated experience in a professional setting helping others reach their
academic, professional, and/or personal goals
Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to a diverse community
(students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents)
Demonstrated problem-solving, prioritizing, and preparation skills

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in either Higher Education, College Personnel,
Counseling, or an academic discipline
Experience using computer-based student information system(s) (e.g.
Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, CampusVue, etc.)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency desirable
Experience working with and/or being sensitive to the educational needs of a
diverse urban population

Salary for Announcement
$18 – $24 an hour. Hourly pay rate varies with position based upon
experience, qualifications, and available budget. Due to the temporary
nature of this position, benefits are not offered except sick time.

Work Hours/Type
This is a temporary, hourly position. Generally, most assignments are
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on
departmental need

Instructions for Applicants
All applicants must include a resume. Please include all relevant information
that you want a hiring manager to see (contact information, education,
job history, qualifications, experience, etc.).

Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky
Posting Representative [email protected]
Benefits
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide
array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the fo lowing link:

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus
community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.
Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and
over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution
located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with
individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.
We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students,
faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and
equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It
requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive
to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve