POSTED:  2/6/12
Academic Advisor
Idaho State University
Close Date: 03/01/2012

Position Description
Posting Number: 2011226
Department: Academic Programs - Idaho Falls

Primary Purpose: Academic Advising

Duties
Key Responsibilities: Perform academic advising services for undecided Freshman and Sophomore students, non-traditional students, provisionally admitted students, and students at risk. Duties include but are not limited to course advisement and selection; computer registration; advisement regarding admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, campus resources, ISU policies, major and career exploration. Assist Advising Center with a variety of advising related projects. Co-instruct First Year Seminar Class; perform additional supervisory/instructional/training duties. Participate in annual events such as New Freshman Registration and New Student Orientation programs. Interact with high school students, parents, counselors, and community members in informal and formal settings. Work independently as well as actively participate in a team environment. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree. Evidence of: excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work with diverse populations; strong organizational ability and attention to detail; basic computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in counseling, student development, student personnel, student affairs or equivalent experience preferred. Also preferred: academic advising experience, familiarity with student development theory, familiarity with programs such as Peer advising and First Year Seminar, experience in development and implementation of student based programs, experience in publication development and production, and good presentation skills.

Application Process
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter addressing how your qualifications meet the criteria for employment in this position, resume, unofficial transcripts and names and contact information for three professional references.

Additional Information
Closing Date: 03-01-2012

Location: Idaho Falls

Salary/Pay Information: Commensurate with education and experience; competitive benefits package.

Term of Employment: 12 Month /Full Time

Application Process: For full consideration, please apply through the Idaho State University-Human Resources website (www.isujobs.net).

ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We have an institution-wide commitment to inclusion and diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Veterans' preference.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information
Apply Online: http://www.Click2Apply.net/pjmx6h8

POSTED:  11/17/11
Academic Advisor
Lundquist College of Business
University of Oregon
Close Date: open until filled

Position Description
The Undergraduate Advising Office, Lundquist College of Business seeks to fill 1-2 academic adviser positions. The office directs services to over 3500 pre-business, business, and accounting majors and minors. The Academic Advisor will be a member of a student services team that has a longstanding reputation for providing excellence in student services. The successful candidate will share in the commitment to meet the needs of students through innovative, high quality, and efficient delivery of advising services. We seek candidates who are committed to serving students and working collaboratively in a collegial, supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be experienced in advising, preferably at the college or university level; have project and event management experience in a complex organization; demonstrate a history of communicating effectively with diverse constituencies; and demonstrated experience in creatively using technology to convey information.

Duties
* Provide advising services to a diverse population of undergraduate students
* Address and resolve student issues, academic and programmatic; refer students to appropriate resources in the university or the college.
* Educate students regarding university and college policies
* Participate in admission and graduation requirement decisions
* Motivate students toward intentional planning for their future.
* Participate in recruiting and orientation events
* Collaborate with the College's communications staff to maintain undergraduate website.
* Collaborate with advising office staff to transition into a paperless environment.
* Collaborate with advising staff to create and effectively use a communications plan. Use electronic and paper-based marketing tools such as social media, websites, and printed materials to publicize events and programs.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
* Minimum of two years student advising experience at the college /university level (or equivalent)
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong customer service orientation.
* Demonstrated ability to creatively use electronic media to convey marketing messages
* Excellent time management and organization skills.
* Excellent public speaking and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in business, counseling, student services or a related field.
* Successful experience teaching to a large audience.
* Project/event management skills
* Strong familiarity with software products such as Adobe products, social networking as a marketing tool, and Powerpoint/Keynote skills are helpful.
* Knowledge of student development theory as it relates to academic advising.

Application Process
Application Procedure: Submit written responses to the three questions listed below along with a cover letter, resume, and three letters of professional or academic reference to: UGSearch@lcbmail.uoregon.edu. Review of applications will begin December 12, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Final candidate(s) must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Applicant Questions:
1. Please describe your philosophy of academic advising.
2. What is the role of an effective academic advisor? What personal traits, skills, attitudes, etc. do you possess that would make you an effective advisor?
3. Describe a time when you creatively used technology to communicate with a large audience. Address any obstacles you faced and how you overcame them to achieve your goal.

Institutional Information
Founded in 1876, the University of Oregon is the flagship residential institution of the state of Oregon and serves a national and international body of approximately 24,000 students. An Association of American Universities (AAU) member, the University of Oregon is consistently recognized by leading publications for the strength of its academic programs, student support services, and innovative initiatives and programs. Offering more than 260 academic programs, the University of Oregon enrolls students from all fifty states and over one hundred countries worldwide. Nestled in the beautiful Willamette Valley, Eugene is an energetic college town with bike and running paths along the Willamette River, a strong arts and culture community, and is located less than two hours from outstanding skiing and mountain activities and the Oregon coast.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Additional Information
Salary: $40,000-45,000 annually

Contact Information
UGSearch@lcbmail.uoregon.edu