Academic Advisor College of Health Professions at Grand Valley State University

The College of Health Professions (CHP) Student Services Office seeks to hire an entry-level professional Academic Advisor. The position is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with the option of one day of remote work after 6-month training period is complete with supervisor approval. May have occasional evening or weekend hours. Main office location is in the Cook-Devos Center for Health Sciences on the City campus. Travel to the Valley campus is also required. This position requires discretion and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The advisor will need to work collaboratively with CHP faculty and other student success professionals across the university to support students. We are looking for an individual who will provide an inclusive accessible and welcoming advising environment that encourages students to thrive. Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills such as the ability to interact with others with respect empathy and cultural humility. Candidates must be committed to fostering a student-centered environment developing the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education and sustaining close working relationships among faculty staff students alumni and community partners. The Academic Advisor will work directly with students pursuing majors and/or minors in the College of Health Professions as well as students who are currently exploring programs of study offered in other colleges/schools at Grand Valley State University. The Academic Advisor will be expected to provide both in-person and virtual advising appointments.The College of Health Professions (CHP) Student Services Office seeks to hire an entry-level professional Academic Advisor. The position is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with the option of one day of remote work after 6-month training period is complete with supervisor approval. May have occasional evening or weekend hours. Main office location is in the Cook-Devos Center for Health Sciences on the City campus. Travel to the Valley campus is also required.This position requires discretion and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The advisor will need to work collaboratively with CHP faculty and other student success professionals across the university to support students. We are looking for an individual who will provide an inclusive accessible and welcoming advising environment that encourages students to thrive. Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills such as the ability to interact with others with respect empathy and cultural humility.Candidates must be committed to fostering a student-centered environment developing the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education and sustaining close working relationships among faculty staff students alumni and community partners. The Academic Advisor will work directly with students pursuing majors and/or minors in the College of Health Professions as well as students who are currently exploring programs of study offered in other colleges/schools at Grand Valley State University. The Academic Advisor will be expected to provide both in-person and virtual advising appointments.Responsibilities: Advising Case Management and OutreachProvide accessible accurate timely and consistent academic advising to students pursuing majors and/or minors offered by the College of Health ProfessionsProvide advising and support to students exploring potential programs of study across the university making appropriate referrals and connections to advising partnersProvide proactive developmental and appreciative advising and support to students including those experiencing academic difficultyInterpret curriculum and graduation requirements assist students with selection of appropriate major(s) and/or minor(s) and advise students regarding appropriate course selection including a blend of general education and program-specific requirementsProvide appropriate referrals to academic departments student support programs and other university resources as necessary to help students achieve their academic goalsProvide academic advising at the first year transfer and international student advising and registration sessionsServe as a liaison to specific academic and/or student support departments within and outside of CHP to ensure consistent and accurate student advisingProvide timely and intentional outreach to assigned students especially as it pertains to first year student required advising prior to registrationProactively engage students in regular communication through in-person and electronic meansEffectively utilize technology to monitor student academic progress providing individual feedback to students including but not limited to outreach efforts for midterm/final grades and other specialty criteriaRepresent the college at university and external events such as the Laker Open House daysRetention and Student SuccessProvide academic coaching based on a proactive strength-based appreciative advisement modelCultivate and strengthen relationships with other colleges departments and success partners across campus to support student persistence and retentionAssist students in identifying appropriate academic and personal goals and set an achievable path towards successPolicies and ResourcesMaintain a thorough understanding of university policies procedures requirements processes and systems and be able to disseminate this information to studentsProvide students with clear and accurate information on GVSU policies and procedures as it pertains to degree completionEmploy standardized reporting practices to document progress interactions and referrals as defined by the Director of the Student Services OfficeRequired Qualifications: Earned bachelors degree from an accredited four-year universityDemonstrated strong interpersonal oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to inclusion diversity equity and access including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and identitiesStrong understanding of and demonstrated desire for collaborative approaches to problem solvingDemonstrated ability and willingness to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative teamPreferred Qualifications: Earned masters degree in Academic Advising or advising-related field such as College Student Development Adult and Higher Education or Educational LeadershipStudent advising or mentoring experienceFamiliarity with current trends and best practices in advisingFamiliarity with computer information systems and web-based records and registration systems especially Banner Degree Works and/or EAB NavigateExperience using social media platforms (Instagram Facebook Snapchat etc.) including planning digital marketing campaignsStrong public speaking/presentation skillsExperience in program/event planningSalary: $52000 dependent on skills and experience of selected candidate. Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dental life insurance generous employer retirement contributions and wellness resources.Campus: HealthThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills which may be required.To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Athenahealth,Data Collection,Ellucian,Academic Advising,Peoplesoft,Teaching,Mentoring,Public Speaking,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1