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rrUniversity of Idaho

rrLead Academic Advisor

rrLocation: Moscow

rrDivision/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

rrEmployee Category: Exempt

rrPay Range: \$49,004.80 per year

rrFTE: 1

rrFull/Part Time: Full Time

rrPosition Summary:

rThe Lead Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students\' learning experience at the University of Idaho. Similar to academic advisors, the Lead Academic Advisor fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The Lead Academic Advisor will also have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests. This position will also support students\' timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport, and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources. The Lead Advisor will also serve a critical role in managing the day-to-day operations of an academic advising team. The Lead Advisor will be responsible for evaluating advisors in their assigned colleges and will work closely with the Director of University Advising Services to ensure advisors continue to meet Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), and Vandal Success and University policies, procedures, and expectations.

This position is expected to work collaboratively with university partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and enrichment opportunities.

rrMinimum Qualifications:

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• Bachelors Degree

{=html} <!-- --> - Two years experience providing academic advising to undergraduate students at a higher education institution - Experience leading or developing academic advisors in their daily work - Experience presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small and large groups - Experience interpreting and applying standards and regulations

rrPreferred Qualifications:

rEducation:

• Masters Degree

Demonstrated experience:

• Serving in an administrative role at an institution of higher education
• Working successfully with diverse students and colleagues
• Establishing and maintaining quality professional relationships
• Serving in a supervisory capacity
• Interacting with students, advisors, and faculty in respectful, intentional, and meaningful ways

Knowledge of:

• University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising
• Student development theory and advising best practices

Ability to:

• Display strong organizational skills to successfully manage competing priorities
• Work independently and take initiative with new and existing projects
• Motivate, encourage, and support staff and students to recognize their potential and meet challenges

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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• None

None

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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other

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rPosting Number: SP004423P

rrPosting Date: 05/10/2024

rrClosing Date:

rrOpen Until Filled: Yes

rrSpecial Instructions:

rThis position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before June 9, 2024 will receive first consideration.

Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants:

Please use your * etter of qualification* to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.

For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers \| University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at rlatshaw@uidaho.edu

rrBackground Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

rrTo apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

rrEEO Statement

rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Vet