College of Eastern Idaho Hiring for Academic Advisor at Idaho Falls, ID, ID Full Time

The Academic Advisor I is a direct report of the Senior Coordinator of Virtual Campus and Advising. The academic advisor is primarily responsible for providing on-campus, in-depth advising and referral services for current and prospective students both face-to-face and virtually (at student’s request). The academic advisor will work closely with CEI department chairs and deans to understand program information to then deliver accurate, detailed knowledge to students regarding programs, procedures and academic requirements of a specific program or major to set students up for success. The academic advisor will aid students with preparation for university transfer which includes, working with the transfer office located on CEI’s campus. The Academic Advisor I position will be heavily involved in various projects for CEI’s virtual campus (virtual fairs, chat box, etc.) as well as hosting live events during evenings and occasional weekends. This position will gather, track, and report retention data to the Senior Coordinator of Virtual Campus and Advising. Typical Job Functions

• Provide in-depth face-to-face, virtual (at student’s request), phone/email academic advising, and referral services for current and prospective students. This includes: available college courses and programs, academic maps, course requirements, CEI school policies, etc.
• Assist students in employment and career decisions
• Administer and interpret interest inventories, placement testing, Career Information System, other surveys, and testing programs
• Coordinate student enrollment with student affairs and faculty
• Stay current on CEI available courses of study, student policies, student fees, available student resources, etc.
• Attend education and advising related workshops and seminars, program advisory committee meetings, assists with graduation ceremony, plans and schedules events in the annual calendar
• Attend and conduct Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR)
• Administer SOAR alongside various individuals in Student Affairs
• Host events on campus such as, Advising Week, Transfer Fair, and other events as assigned
• Work occasional nights and weekends
• Assist students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities and setting goals
• Work closely and independently with other CEI departments, faculty, and staff
• Retention strategies for student success and other assigned tasks
• Work with faculty to ensure proper notification when there is a student of concern
• Work with students who seek guidance by utilizing advising materials provided
• Provide in-depth advising for General Education and CTE programs, including prerequisites and entry tests
• Track retention data and reporting it to the Senior Coordinator of Virtual Campus and various departments
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology or closely related field
• Experience working directly with individuals and groups that have diverse needs, backgrounds, and circumstances
• Demonstrates excellence in written, verbal, and interpersonal relation skills
• Incumbent must reside in Idaho

Additional Desired Qualifications

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Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

AA/EOE/ADA – Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources.