Academic and Admissions Advisor in Education

Western Colorado University • Gunnison, CO

7d • $52,000 - $57,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Academic and Admissions Advisor in the Education Department. This position will advise a caseload of approximately 250 diverse teacher and principal candidates to ensure successful progress toward achieving their Colorado licensure, degree, or post-licensure endorsement. The Academic and Admissions Advisor in Education reports to the Chair of the Education Department and works collaboratively with a network of faculty, advisors, and staff within the Education Department and Western Colorado University as a whole. This position has two main areas of responsibility: student advising and admissions. The Academic and Admissions Advisor in Education will assist students through the completion of their academic plan, provide success initiatives that help to retain high-quality students, connect them to campus services and resources, and provide opportunities for successful transition into employment. This position demonstrates a commitment to the principles of inclusivity by modeling caring, people-centered relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (education, psychology, counseling, student affairs, or another related field).
• Three (3) years of experience working in a student-focused role that involves collaboration with students, faculty, staff, families, and/or community partners.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with students, faculty and staff, families, and or community members.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Academic advising experience.
• Experience working in higher education and/or in K-12 schools, including working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and prioritize a wide variety of tasks, following institutional and departmental procedures with close attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team with a high level of professionalism.
• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management Software (e.g., Banner, WorkDay).

Responsibilities

• Advising: Provide comprehensive and supportive advising to prospective, current, and transfer students based on individual needs.
• Track and monitor student success and satisfactory academic progress toward curricular completion/graduation, including students' probation/suspension status, registration, and exceptions to policy requests.
• Advise students before critical deadlines to discuss degree requirements, student interests, and University resources that provide assistance.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, pertinent electronic documentation of student records within FERPA guidelines and of individual advising sessions to gather feedback regarding overall program experience and improve advising experiences.
• Become knowledgeable of the different pathways/programs into teaching and educational leadership: for example, 3+2 accelerated degrees, minors, emphases, and added endorsements.
• Admissions: Support recruitment efforts by taking appointments, greeting visitors, assisting with general inquiries via phone and e-mail.
• Guide and monitor prospective student applications through the online admission processes; review and process admissions documents.
• Communicate with students about available funding sources for future teachers and educational leaders.
• Work with public schools in Colorado, the United States, and across the globe to secure student teaching residencies for licensure students (approximately 100 per year).

Benefits

• Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options.
• After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level