Academic Advisor

Salary/Position Classification

• $44,000 Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The purpose of the position is to provide academic advisement, recruitment, and retention services to undergraduate aerospace students at the University of North Dakota.

Duties & Responsibilities

• General Aerospace Advising:
  • Provide academic, degree program and career advising for current on campus and online undergraduate aerospace programs including knowledge of all degree requirements
  • Understand needs of various student populations.
  • Advise incoming aerospace students during the summer orientation program in coordination with UND’s Student Academic Success & Career Engagement.
  • Meet with students and be available for walk-ins at the Aerospace Success Center
  • Participation in assessment of advising.
  • Understand and accurately communicate policies and procedures to advisees.
  • Respond to telephone and email inquiries regarding the aerospace programs and procedures.
  • Work in cooperation with UND’s Student Academic Success & Career Engagement and Admissions Office.
  • Assist in auditing students’ progress towards graduation.
  • Understand and accurately communicate resources available to students and refer to these services when needed.
  • Assist in administering the Academic Intervention and Recovery (AIR) Plan for students having academic difficulties. 
• Assist with new student recruitment within JDOSAS:
  • Meet with prospective students and conduct the aerospace briefings.
  • Take part in UND Aerospace Saturday admissions days, and other open houses throughout the year
  • Represent UND and the JDOSAS in various outreach events throughout the region
  • Work with transfer students to assist in receiving course equivalencies, when needed. 
• Use of appropriate technology tools for advising:
  • Use of Campus Connection for effective advising. 
  • Use of Hawk Central for effective scheduling and tracking of student success.
  • Understand student use of Blackboard, Handshake and PathwayU for advising purposes.
  • Be familiar with functions of the Aviation Information Management System (AIMS).
  • Be familiar with all available online resources for effective advising.
  • Maintain student academic records through Hawk Central.
• Participation in student centered events and professional development:
  • Participation in graduation ceremonies and open houses.
  • Participation in regional/national recruiting events.
  • Complete online and in-person professional development training events and workshops. 

Required Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to connect with students for academic purposes and on a personal level.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with group presentations.
• Function well in a team environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with personal computers and software including, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Publisher.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising undergraduate students.
• Experience in an educational setting, preferably higher education working with students.
• Experience with use of advising tools (e.g., campus connection, Hawk Central).
• Experience with UND policies and procedures.
• Experience with Campus Connection.
• Experience providing customer service.

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

PLEASE NOTE:  For a successful screening, be sure to review all of the position minimum requirements above, and outline how you meet those requirements in your application packet.  Additional information may be attached if needed.