Lead Academic Advisor

Lead Academic Advisor - 32564 University Staff
Description
Welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
Partnering with students to successfully navigate college is the mission of Academic Advising at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Academic advisors at UCCS accomplish this mission by providing high quality, personalized, and comprehensive advising to degree seeking students from orientation through graduation. Advisors partner with students and the campus community to empower students to take ownership of their education and be successful in college. Advisors support and challenge students in their learning and development by:

1. Providing practical and developmental guidance that respects each student's individual path.
2. Facilitating student exploration and navigation of educational and personal goals.
3. Developing strategies for student success in college and connecting students to opportunities and resources available for their growth.
4. Helping students to develop self-authorship and personal responsibility and to value higher education as they engage in their educational journey.

Who We Are:
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS.
The city, which was recently ranked as the number nine Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2023, known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song "America the Beautiful" and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state's best recreation opportunities. Find out more about living in Colorado Springs through the Visit Colorado Springs page.
Job Duties:
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Provide leadership, direction and supervision to team of advisors within the department.

Mentor staff and create and implement professional development plans for direct reports.

Work with the Director and Advising Leadership Team in strategic planning and assessment for the department.

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of academic advising teams and supporting department operations.

Provide leadership and supervision to front desk student employees and operations.

Provide proactive and developmental academic advising to undergraduate students by analyzing student's career and academic goals, degree progress, deficiencies, and test results, and by recommending appropriate course of action or referrals.

Lead advisors also provide leadership and support to advising teams to provide proactive advising.

Provide advising that improves overall student retention.

Actively lead and participate in department initiatives for student success, including required first year advising and early alert outreach and intervention.

Assist students experiencing academic difficulties (early alert warnings, academic probation, and suspension) and students identified as being at-risk to develop a plan of action to promote academic success; conducts appropriate academic counseling intervention; refers students to appropriate resources.

Collaborate with campus departments and partners such as Orientation, Career Services and Office of Student and Family Programs to support student success and create content to support student success at UCCS.

Evaluate transfer credit from other colleges for application toward undergraduate degree programs by determining how the transfer courses equate to our requirements.

Provide leadership and assist with orientation preparation and execution; review and equate transfer work, check for high school deficiencies, and ensure that students are ready for registration and advising at orientation.

Provide essential advising information to new students at orientations and help the students get registered for their first semester of classes before the end of the orientation session.

Keep accurate, detailed, and complete records, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality at all times.

Contribute to the success of the department and University by abiding by team norms, accomplishing tasks affecting other team members in a timely manner, work closely with team members in creating presentations and advising resources, and always representing Academic Advising in a professional way.

Responsible for training new advisors on all aspects of advising.

Represent advising in committees and in presentations to constituents.

Practice effective management of student caseloads and seek out improvements in students' advising experience.

Work Location: On-site
This position has been determined to be eligible for overtime (non-exempt) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
What We Offer
Salary Range: Generally starting at $55,000 - $60,000
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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits, some of which include:

• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)
• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Off Campus Housing Resources

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by 2/12/2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• · The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of February 12-16, 2024.
• · The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of February 12-16, 2024.
• · The potential employee start date is March 1, 2024, with some flexibility.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.
UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Education: Master's degree from an accredited college
• Experience: 5 years of professional experience in academic advising or a related field directly supporting student growth and development. Additional years of advising experience may substitute for master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience leading teams of co-workers in a university setting.
• Experience with University of Colorado degrees, tools (CU-SIS, degree audit), and processes.
• Direct experience in creating and implementing retention and graduation initiatives

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. Employee is occasionally required to move. Tasks may involve looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.
Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by 2/12/24 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 32564) · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. · Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. - This position does report to work on campus. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials
Job Category: Academic Services
Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40125 - VCSA-ACADEMIC ADVISING
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Feb 6, 2024
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Yvonne Weeres Posting Contact Email: yweeres@uccs.edu Position Number: 00001356
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