Full-Time Success Advisor

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 23234

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Lori Oakley at (406) 994-4364 or [email protected].

Classification Title Academic Advisor II Working Title Full-Time Success Advisor Brief Position Overview

As part of a multi-faceted and results oriented team, a Success Advisor is responsible for conducting intervention/advising meetings with students. Advisors are responsible for connecting with students identified as “at-risk,” or who seek out services for time management, test taking skills and learning strategies.

Position Number 4M0095 Department Retention Division Office of Academic Affairs Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $20.49 per hour, commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Contract Type Classified Salary If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Join a dynamic team in the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success where guiding students is a passion and privilege. In keeping with the mission, vision and principles of Montana State University, the state's only public land grant institution, we are innovative and thoughtful leaders committed, in service, to advancing the future of others. We work closely with students, faculty and staff, employers, foundations, and other partners to create future focused outcomes. We use technology, metrics, and mindsets to shape our strategy and help students navigate their educational experience. We leverage the spirit of teamwork, hard work, and dedication to make our strategic plans become an operational reality.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Success Advisor will assist students with the skills necessary to continue their education at MSU, including:

Conducting one-on-one and group appointments with students, reviewing appropriate learning strategies for students in the MSU Hilleman Scholars Program.

Assist students decode important information, ideas and tactics to help students develop the skills necessary to receive the full benefit of their education and scholarship.

Provides student-facing assistance and education on learning management via workshops, strategy clinics, hosting classroom lectures, assisting with the US 103 Learning Strategies course, Flow Zone study sessions, as well as group appointments.

Serves students to ensure they are meeting the scholarship requirements, making progress toward degree by providing learning management instruction and support to enhance retention and degree completion in a variety of settings.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or a combination of education and/or experience from which comparable skills are acquired.

Experience in student advising at the post-secondary level or experience with professional coaching.

Demonstrated experience in program delivery and with a high degree of professionalism.

Demonstrated technical competence using personal computers and various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software & relational databases with a willingness to learn additional department and MSU specific software and programs.

Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced office setting.

Ability to troubleshoot problems and have candid conversations.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master's degree in related field.

Demonstrated experience with teaching and learning pedagogy.

Experience facilitating and instructing small group workshops and classes.

Possess knowledge of the higher education system and related services.

The Successful Candidate Will

Have a strong desire to help students create their MSU experience with intentionality.

Be committed to utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.

Possess a willingness and desire to engage in learning themselves.

Possess the ability to troubleshoot problems and have candid conversations.

Have the ability to relate to, mentor, inspire and develop rapport with a diverse student body.

Have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Have a proven ability to take initiative, work independently and in a team environment.

Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with mentors and staff.

Possess sound decision-making skills.

Possess an enthusiastic approach and a high level of integrity.

Be experienced managing and maintaining confidential information.

Have the ability to represent the office in a professional manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

Maintain a flexible schedule to host events and interact with students during evening and occasional weekend hours, with advanced notice.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on January 31, 2023 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

MSU's Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https: // www. montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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