Advisor (Open-Rank)

University of Colorado Denver

Advisor (Open-Rank) - 33616 University Staff Description

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Academic Services Intermediate Professional - Senior Professional (Open-Rank)

Working Title: Advisor (Open-Rank)

FTE: Full-time

Salary Range: Intermediate Professional, $52,140 - $57,000 & Senior Professional, $61,306 - $67,000

Position #00350576 and #00683176 - Requisition #33616

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The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu .

Job Description

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5255405&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) *

To learn more about the College of Arts & Media and the University of Colorado Denver, please visit:

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The College of Arts & Media encourages open engagement and discussion in a safe and cultivating environment and strives to maintain a transparent and encouraging holistic student experience. Promoting an environment of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging is central to the practice of advising, with the goal of fostering intercultural expertise. Part of this environment centers around a holistic approach to advising our learners. Inclusive and full advising is recognized within the CAM as an integral part to elevating student success. This position will provide total advising services for the College of Arts & Media (CAM) and will work with a team of advisors, faculty, and administrators to assist students through a holistic academic journey.

The College of Arts & Media has an opening for two UniversityStaff Advisor / Senior Advisor (unclassified) positions. The incumbent will be accountable for advising and assisting College of Arts & Media students in all aspects of their advising journey. The continuance of this appointment will be based on needs, merit/performance, and budget.

Advisor (Open-Rank)

What you will do:

General Advising Duties

• Serve as a primary point of contact for academic questions or concerns

• Advise students in a holistic manner, which may include academic, career, international, or generic information

• Monitor degree progress ensuring accurate course completion and sequence, host advising appointments through various platforms, reply to emails, visits, and phone calls from students in a timely fashion, maintain assigned advising load

• Create, update, and maintain advising documents using a high-level of attention to detail

• Perform degree audits and create degree audit transfer credit (DATC) forms

• Conduct orientation presentations and sessions for newly admitted students

• Utilize systems such as Civitas, Degree Audit, CU SIS, etc. to ensure the success of our students; maintain appropriate files; and provide input to update electronic file system, advising processes, degree plans and degree maps, etc

• Assist students in maintaining good academic standing, informing them of relevant policies, procedures, and campus resources

• Refer students to appropriate campus resources for assistance with disability and veteran services, academic and personal issues, and other college-related concerns

• Remain up-to-date and serve as liaison, pertaining to and regarding curricular mapping between incoming courses from international partner institutions and CAM courses

• Advise and assist College of Arts & Media students in all aspects of their advising journey

Retention

• Using student information systems, monitor and track student retention and other success benchmarks as needed and assigned

• Assist with events and other learning opportunities that assist students in reaching their academic and career goals

• Work in partnership with CAM faculty and staff in developing academic success and advising resources including, but not limited to, online and print resources.

• Participate in retention activities both inside and outside of CAM

• Develop and attend select retention events; plan special events to build community among enrolled students

Other Duties

• Attend and work Commencement, and other student facing events

• Participate in and contribute to all aspects of student advising (academics, career, international programs, etc.)

• Participate in Professional Development opportunities to ensure continuing growth

• Along with the advising team, may assist in training incoming advisors and peer advisors regarding the policies and procedures of the unit

• Represent the College of Arts & Media in various campus meetings, as needed

• Other duties as may be assigned

Other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned and needed.

This position will be attuned to CU Denver Strategic Plan 2030 by embracing and advancing equity through research, creative work, and teaching to encourage a just, safe, and inclusive campus; dedicated to improving systems to support minoritized people and historically marginalized identities in order to reduce bias and create and sustain equity; and redefining success through a lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to unlock the potential for everyone to succeed.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and tasks at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Intermediate

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Substitution : A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

• 1 year of experience working directly with students in advising in a higher education environment

Senior

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

• 2 years of experience or more working directly with students in advising in a higher education environment

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

Intermediate

• 2 years of experience working directly with students in advising in a higher education environment

• Experience in one or more of the following:

• First-generation or experience with first-generation students

• Contributing to and/or creating initiatives to assist academically at-risk students

• Experience working with undergraduate student population

• Knowledge of College of Arts & Media programs and/or background in the creative industries

• Demonstrated success and experience working with a CRM, Student Information System, CU SIS, Degree Audit System, and/or Civitas

Senior

• 4 years of experience or more working directly with students in advising in a higher education environment

• Experience in one or more of the following:

• First-generation or experience with first-generation students

• Contributing to and/or creating initiatives to assist academically at-risk students

• Experience working with undergraduate student population

• Knowledge of College of Arts & Media programs and/or background in the creative industries

• Demonstrated success and experience working with a CRM, Student Information System, CU SIS, Degree Audit System, and/or Civitas

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels throughout the institution-and into the community

• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities

• Attention to detail, especially in written materials, across multiple platforms, to synthesize advising data

• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel to maintaining attention to detail

• Ability to create equitable and positive experiences for all

• Outwardly contribute to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace

• Demonstrated allegiance and influential ability to embrace and advance equity and inclusion

• Ability to establish work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines

• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills

• Ability to deliberately listen and communicate relevant information, anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution

• Allegiance to maintain strict discretion while working with private information

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Conditions of Employment

Must be willing and able to:

• successfully pass a national criminal and sex offender background check

• work and be present at on-and-off campus events on nights and weekends maintain a regular on-campus presence

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by September 1, 2021 or upon start date

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5255405&targetURL=This position will be attuned to CU Denver Strategic Plan 2030 by embracing and advancing equity through research, creative work, and teaching to encourage a just, safe, and inclusive campus; dedicated to improving systems to support minoritized people and historically marginalized identities in order to reduce bias and create and sustain equity; and redefining success through a lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to unlock the potential for everyone to succeed.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and tasks at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Intermediate

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Substitution : A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

• 1 year of experience working directly with students in advising in a higher education environment

Senior

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

• 2 years of experience or more working directly with students in advising in a higher education environment

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

Intermediate

• 2 years of experience working directly with students in advising in a higher education environment

• Experience in one or more of the following:

• First-generation or experience with first-generation students

• Contributing to and/or creating initiatives to assist academically at-risk students

• Experience working with undergraduate student population

• Knowledge of College of Arts & Media programs and/or background in the creative industries

• Demonstrated success and experience working with a CRM, Student Information System, CU SIS, Degree Audit System, and/or Civitas

Senior

• 4 years of experience or more working directly with students in advising in a higher education environment

• Experience in one or more of the following:

• First-generation or experience with first-generation students

• Contributing to and/or creating initiatives to assist academically at-risk students

• Experience working with undergraduate student population

• Knowledge of College of Arts & Media programs and/or background in the creative industries

• Demonstrated success and experience working with a CRM, Student Information System, CU SIS, Degree Audit System, and/or Civitas

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels throughout the institution-and into the community

• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities

• Attention to detail, especially in written materials, across multiple platforms, to synthesize advising data

• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel to maintaining attention to detail

• Ability to create equitable and positive experiences for all

• Outwardly contribute to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace

• Demonstrated allegiance and influential ability to embrace and advance equity and inclusion

• Ability to establish work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines

• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills

• Ability to deliberately listen and communicate relevant information, anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution

• Allegiance to maintain strict discretion while working with private information

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Conditions of Employment

Must be willing and able to:

• successfully pass a national criminal and sex offender background check

• work and be present at on-and-off campus events on nights and weekends maintain a regular on-campus presence

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by September 1, 2021 or upon start date

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5255405&targetURL=https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus)

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at: Intermediate Professional, $52,140 - $57,000 & Senior Professional, $61,306 - $67,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5255405&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits)

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5255405&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by May 28th, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5255405&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) and attach:

1. A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications

2. A current CV/resume

3. List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

4. Provide detailed responses to all pre-screening questions within the application

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5255405&targetURL=workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu) .

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Questions should be directed to Karen.Ludington@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5255405&targetURL=Karen.Ludington@ucdenver.edu)

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Job Category

: Academic Services Primary Location

: Denver Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30119 - CAM-Dean's Office Schedule

: Full-time Posting Date

: May 13, 2024 Unposting Date

: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Karen Ludington Posting Contact Email: Karen.Ludinton@UCDenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5255405&targetURL=Karen.Ludinton@UCDenver.edu) Position Number: 00683176

To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=33616&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5255405)

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