Grand Valley State University Looking for Academic Advisor, CLAS Academic Advising Center Full Time

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Academic Advising Center seeks to hire an entry-level professional Academic Advisor. The
Advisor will need to work collaboratively with CLAS faculty advisors 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 should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with
others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility. In addition, candidates should have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and access. This could include experience with working directly with marginalized populations or engagement with community-based
social justice work; and other forms of DEI-infused experiences. 

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 with students pursuing majors and/or minors in the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 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.
This position is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with the option to have one remote work day after initial training period is complete with
supervisor approval. May occasionally need evening/weekend hours.

Responsibilities:

Advising, Case Management and Outreach

• Provide accessible, accurate, timely, and consistent academic
  advising to students pursuing majors and/or minors offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Provide advising and support
  to students exploring potential programs of study across the university, making appropriate referrals and connections to advising
  partners
• Provide proactive, developmental, and appreciative advising and support to students, including those experiencing academic
  difficulty
• Interpret 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
  requirements
• Provide appropriate referrals to academic departments, student support programs and other university resources as
  necessary to help students achieve their academic goals
• Provide academic advising at the freshman, transfer, and international
  student advising and registration sessions
• Serve as a liaison to specific academic and/or student support departments within and
  outside of CLAS to ensure consistent and accurate student advising
• Provide timely and intentional outreach to assigned students,
  especially as it pertains to first year student required advising prior to registration
• Proactively engage students in regular
  communication through in-person and electronic means
• Effectively 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 criteria

Retention and Student Success

• Provide academic coaching based on a proactive, strengths-based,
  appreciative advisement model
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with other colleges, departments and success partners across
  campus in an effort to support student persistence and retention
• Assist students in identifying appropriate academic and personal
  goals and set an achievable path towards success

Policies and Resources

• Maintain a thorough
  understanding of university policies, procedures, requirements, processes, and systems, and be able to disseminate this information to
  students
• Provide students with clear and accurate information on GVSU policies and procedures as it pertains to degree
  completion
• Employ standardized reporting practices to document progress, interactions and referrals as defined by the Center
  director

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year
  university
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion,
  diversity, equity, and access, including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and identities
• Strong
  understanding of and demonstrated desire for collaborative approaches to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to
  work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned
  Master’s Degree in Academic Advising or advising-related field such as College Student Development, Adult and Higher Education, or
  Educational Leadership
• Student advising or mentoring experience
• Familiarity with current trends and best practices in
  advising
• Familiarity with computer information systems and web-based records and registration systems, especially Banner, Degree
  Works, and/or EAB Navigate

Salary: $40,000 — $47,000 dependent on skills and experience of selected
candidate

Campus: Allendale

The 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.

Department/College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering
over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities,
and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to
enrich and enliven individual and public life. The CLAS Academic Advising Center offers accessible, accurate, timely, and consistent
academic advising to all students pursuing majors and/or minors offered by CLAS, as well as students who are exploring majors, pursuing
professional graduate programs, and teacher certification.

Campus/University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a
public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in
Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs
and state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social
mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural
amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and
winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources – Human Resources – Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Grand Valley is highly rated for
safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life
balance. The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse environment for staff, faculty, and students while promoting enrichment of
society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service. More information can be found atGrand Valley State University (gvsu.edu).

How to Apply: Apply
online at www.jobs.gvsu.edu, select this position, and then click
“Apply now.” Please include a cover letter, resume, and statement of your student success
philosophy. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. 

On the application,
you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. If you have questions or need
assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline: The review process will begin on February
15, 2023 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the
University.