Academic Advisor & Retention Specialists - College of Health & Applied Sciences (4 positions)

Posting Number A01843 Position Title Academic Advisor & Retention Specialists - College of Health & Applied Sciences (4 positions) Position Number TE1126 Salary for Announcement
The salary range for these positions is $37,400 – $46,800. The salaries of the finalists selected for these roles will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. MSU Denver offers a full benefits package

*These are temporary positions funded up to 3 years, and they will be extended if additional funding is allotted Pay Grade
13 Employee Category Professional staff Department College of Health and Applied Sciences-Office EClass Code Full Time Professional Staff Position Summary
The College of Health and Applied Sciences at MSU Denver is seeking applicants to fill four Academic Advisor & Retention Specialist ( AARS ) positions. Each Academic Advisor & Retention Specialist will report to the College of Health and Applied Sciences ( CHAS ) Advising Office and participate in relevant academic advising activities with the University’s Academic Advising Center. Using developmental advising techniques, these positions will be responsible for helping incoming and continuing students who have declared majors in CHAS . Serving both on-campus and online students, the AARS will help students determine an appropriate academic path, including selecting an appropriate major/minor, choosing classes, and beginning to define a career path.

In collaboration with advising coordinators and other faculty members in the academic departments served, the AARS will make targeted outreach to students to identify potential obstacles to retention and graduation. The AARS will also help plan and deliver university-wide and college-wide advising programs and initiatives, such as new student orientation advising, support for General Studies, support for CHAS curricular initiatives, and support for the university’s Hispanic Serving Institution initiative.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. IND208 Duties/Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Academic Advisor & Retention Specialists are to provide informed guidance and accurate information in the most efficient, accessible, and comprehensive manner possible to assist students in reaching their educational, life, and career goals.

Academic Advising (50%)
• Conduct individual advising sessions for students who have declared majors in the College of Health and Applied Sciences ( CHAS ).
• Assist with course selection, scheduling, and registration.
• Help with long-term degree planning.
• Assist with and evaluate transfer courses and submit degree exceptions where applicable.
• Refer students to appropriate university resources.
• Provide basic information related to career planning, financial aid, admissions and other applicable information related to student needs.
• Review CHAS sections of the University Catalog to ensure all curriculum changes have been accurately reflected to ensure accurate advising.

Retention (30%)
• Manage caseloads of CHAS students.
• Conduct outreach to CHAS students by making phone calls and sending emails to continuing students.
• Identify students who are not reaching program and career-selection milestones as defined by department chairs or faculty advising coordinators.
• Design and implement appropriate interventions.
• Assist with the collection of data for the preparation of reporting related to the assessment of advising services.

Recruitment and Support (10%)
• Participate in University recruitment events, including outreach and involvement with underrepresented groups.
• Participate in Student Orientation Advising and Registration ( SOAR ) and CHAS Transfer Student Orientations.
• Work with the Admissions office to identify newly admitted CHAS majors and contact them regarding orientation and advising.
• Support the University’s Hispanic Serving Institution initiative.

Training and Professional Development (5%)
• Remain up to date on advising systems and trends in developmental advising.
• Provide advising assistance and training for CHAS faculty.
• Participate in advisor training sessions.
• Attend professional development opportunities whenever possible.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Personnel or related field, or an academic discipline taught in College of Health and Applied Sciences
• At least two years of academic advising experience at an accredited post-secondary institution or two years mentoring or advising students
• Experience with academic advising software (Banner, DegreeWorks, GradesFirst, Starfish, Student Success Collaborative, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in program assessment and/or annual reporting
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience in recruitment of students or enrollment of students
• A strong background and awareness of BIPOC, LBGTQIA, low-income, first-generation, undocumented, non-traditional, veteran, English-language learner students, as well as students with disabilities

Work Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. While applicants should expect and be available to work in person, there may be opportunities for some remote/hybrid schedules. Posting date 11/24/2021 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) 01/04/2022 Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete applications received by Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration. All applicants must apply through our online career site, www.msudenverjobs.com . These positions are open until filled.

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information. At least one reference must be a supervisor (former or current).

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and our prospective teammates are our highest priority and as an institution, we are required to have proof of vaccination on file for all employees.

MSU Denver is requiring all employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19, or to submit an exemption and be subject to following the Covid-19 safety protocols. As an employee of MSU Denver, an exemption or lack of proof of vaccination will require you to submit to weekly Covid-19 testing starting the week of August 23, 2021. Additionally, all institutions on campus are requiring that masks be worn indoors regardless of your vaccinations status. Talent Team Representative Tanya Rogowsky Talent Team Representative E-mail trogowsk@msudenver.edu Benefits
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings 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 personal and professional success.