Position Title: Acad Advisor,Ld

Employee Classification: Acad Advisor,Ld

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 440600-CTR FOR ACAD ADVISING AND STU SUP

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $53,165.80

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Do you enjoy working with students? Would you like to feel the personal satisfaction of helping a student from orientation through graduation?
The NMSU Center for Academic Advising and Student Support (CAASS) is looking for new people to join our team. Academic advising across the NMSU system is a shared partnership between a student and an adviser that teaches the student how to define, plan and achieve their educational, career and individual goals within a respectful, caring and inclusive environment. Academic advising empowers our diverse student population to become active and effective agents of their own learning by proactively connecting with students at key points during their college journey. CAASS offers advisors great opportunities for professional development, including the opportunity to attend regional and national conferences, and participate in various committees. Visit the job posting for more information.

Classification Summary:
As lead academic advisor performs integrated academic advisement of prospective, current, and former students within a major college or equivalent academic unit. Assesses academic level and advises on programs and changes. Develops academic plans and schedules. Analyzes applications, transfer evaluations, and transcripts for entry and exit from the university. Responsible for academic functions: assisting with curriculum planning, committee service, and guiding the work of subordinate staff.

Classification Standard Duties:
Provides academic consulting services to students, prospective students, and former students, including complex analysis and integration. Resolves problems relating to curriculum, course prerequisites, and eligibility by referring to catalogues, governance manual, or resource materials. Reviews transcripts to ensure admission eligibility to a specific college or program including evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements. May advise on certification or licensure requirements. Evaluates transcripts and course work to ensure student remains on career track. Reviews student grade reports each semester to determine probation and/or suspension based on academic regulations of university; notifies and places students on probation or suspension; returns students to regular status after sufficient progress is made. Coordinates with other units to process admission and graduation requests and to aid in resolution of academic problems. Reviews student files to ensure deadlines are met for completing various graduation requirements such as coursework requirements, theses, and comprehensive examinations. Participates in training related to academic information and advisement procedures. Assists in the development and implementation of advisement and recruitment programs and materials. Assists faculty advisement, athletic coaches, and/or other counseling personnel by providing records, evaluations, interpretations, and other requested data. May serve as specialist in certification, athletic eligibility, or licensure requirements. Performs supplemental administrative activities, such as securing requested information, verifying computerized data files, and preparing reports. May assist in formulating procedures and making decisions involving the application of academic suspension regulations. May supervise subordinate/student staff; may participate in evaluative sessions and recommend methods to improve advisement activities.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Education- Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience- Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined. Equivalency- None Certifications/License- Departmental Requirements- Special Requirements-

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.; SKILLS:Records maintenance skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze program requirements, university requirements, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements. Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide academic advising, and proactive assistance, to undergraduate students through multiple delivery mechanisms such as: in-person appointments, phone, email, walk-ins, group advising, group informational sessions, and orientation sessions.
• Advise exploratory students (including both students who are unclassified or pursuing a meta-major as well any declared major who indicates the desire to explore other options). Become familiar with best practices in major exploration and career advising. Develop tools to assist students in the exploration process. Assist with the maintenance of meta-major maps.
• Advises, and monitors the progress of, students on Academic Probation 1, Academic Probation 2, and students returning after Suspension.
• Advises, and monitors the progress of student athletes. Reviews Athlete Progress Reports at the end of each term.
• Participate in campus-wide welcome activities and events; including but not limited to, New Student Orientation and Crimson Kickoff. Reviews schedules after orientation for follow-up based on changes to the student record such as application of advanced placement or transfer credits.
• Participate in campus-wide retention and student success initiatives such as: Quick Connect (early alert), Enrollment Calling Campaign, and Early Performance Grade outreach.
• Serve as the primary contact for the faculty advising liaisons connected to the team for which the individual is lead. Coordinate the upkeep of degree maps, individual student records, and both print and online academic advising tools.
• Contribute to the development of online tools and use of technology to enhance academic advising and overall office function.
• Participate in professional development opportunities contributing to the ongoing improvement of academic advising in the college.
• Serve as the chair or co-chair of a committee within the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support. Participate in college and university committees as assigned by the Director.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in a Related Field
Previous College-Level Academic Advising Experience

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Nancy Cahill, 575-646-2123, ncahill@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Occasional Evening and Weekend Hours Required

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.