Department
Data and Enrollment Mgmt CLAS
Position Summary
The Academic Advisor I at MSU Denver is primarily responsible for advising a caseload of students on degree requirements and providing longterm degree planning. Academic advisors help students develop educational goals and define a career path through use of a variety of advising approaches and tools. Further they monitor student progress making targeted outreach to students to address potential obstacles in retention and graduation. Academic advisors also participate in Universitywide and unitspecific advising initiatives.
Wage
$27.00 per hour
*Please note that this role is not benefits eligible*
*This position is required to enroll in a PERA retirement account*
Responsibilities
Provide Advising Services to Students 60
- Conduct advising sessions with students assist with course selection scheduling and registration questions using advisingbased technology.
- Utilize knowledge of curriculum to help students with longterm 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 Student Success Collaborative suite etc..
- Participates in New Student Orientation sessions and Registration events.
- Participation in recruiting events may be required.
Monitor Progress and Retention of Assigned Students 20
- Utilize advisingbased systems to track and engage assigned students who are atrisk of not being retained (Early Alert).
- Deliver appropriate studentcentered outreach.
- Participate in retention initiatives.
Professional Development 15
- Begin or continue building knowledge of advising techniques and approaches.
- Participate in universitywide and unit specific advising professional development opportunities (e.g. Advising retreats NACADA webinars conferences etc..
- Serve on committees councils taskforces etc. where appropriate.
Other Duties as Assigned 5
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors 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 problemsolving prioritizing and preparation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in either Higher Education College Personnel Counseling or an academic discipline
- Experience using computerbased 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
Closing Date
08/15/2025
Posting Representative
Darrick Conroy
Posting Representative Email
Benefits
The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical vision and dental free RTD pass tuition reimbursement as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans retirement plans and other programs such as accessto a longterm disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.
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Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique accessoriented campus community that values diversity equity and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58 first generation students and over 50 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 personal and professional success.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority