Temporary Academic Advisor Pool

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT POOL FOR APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN TEMPORARY ACADEMIC ADVISING WORK WITH METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER.

MSU Denver periodically has temporary employment opportunities for qualified academic advisors. Temporary employees are assigned to campus departments to fill in while positions are vacant or to cover for employees who are temporarily out. The University accepts applicants for temporary opportunities on a rolling basis although the availability of assignments varies throughout the year as needs arise. As the University has openings, those candidates whose background and experience appear to match the requirements most closely will be contacted for an interview.

Temporary Academic Advisors at MSU Denver are primarily responsible for advising a caseload of students on degree requirements and providing long-term degree planning. Temporary Academic Advisors help students develop educational goals and define a career path, through use of a variety of advising approaches and tools. Temporary Academic Advisors may also participate in University wide and unit-specific advising initiatives as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide Advising Services to a diverse student body (90%)

• Conduct advising sessions with students, assist with course selection, scheduling and registration questions using advising-based technology
• Utilize knowledge of curriculum to help students with long-term degree planning
• Prepare and maintain advising documentation in the current student success/customer management system
• Refer students to appropriate University resources
• Provide basic information related to career planning, financial literacy, admissions and other applicable information related to student needs
• Teach students about electronic advising and registration tools and how to best utilize them for success (e.g., Degree Progress Reports, Student Hub, StudentSuccess Collaborative suite, etc.)
• Participate in New Student Orientation sessions and Registration events

Monitor Progress and Retention of assigned students (5%)

• Deliver appropriate student-centered outreach with a lens toward diversity and inclusion as necessary
• Participate in retention initiatives as necessary

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience in a professional setting helping others reach their academic, professional, and/or personal goals
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to a diverse community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents)
• Demonstrated problem-solving, prioritizing, and preparation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in either Higher Education, College Personnel, Counseling, or an academic discipline
• Experience using computer-based student information system(s) (e.g. Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, CampusVue, etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency desirable
• Experience working with and/or being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population

Salary for Announcement

$18 - $24 an hour. Hourly pay rate varies with position based upon experience, qualifications, and available budget. Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not offered except sick time.

Work Hours/Type

This is a temporary, hourly position. Generally, most assignments are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs.

Instructions for Applicants

All applicants must include a resume. Please include all relevant information that you want a hiring manager to see (contact information, education, job history, qualifications, experience, etc.).

Open Until Filled

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

Employee Benefits Offerings

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 totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.