Job Description

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The W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation invites applications for an Academic Advisor II to join their team. In this role you will advise undergraduate students in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry & Conservation which requires familiarity with academic requirements for nature resource majors, University of Montana (UM) general education requirements, and software programs used by UM to advise students.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Advising students on selecting and scheduling classes.
• Helping each student develop an individualized plan to accomplish the student\xe2\x80\x99s educational objectives and ensure all requirements are met for graduation.
• Maintaining electronic advising records for each student and sharing those records with the faculty mentors within the College.
• Help with organizing and conducting orientations for new students.
• Initial evaluation of transcripts of transfer students.
• Helping in administering scholarships and awards.
• Preparing initial course schedules for incoming students in advance of orientation; communicating with undergraduate students about opportunities for internships, jobs, and important deadlines.
• Reviewing and approving graduation applications.

In this position you will independently make decisions as to how to most effectively and efficiently advise ~200 students with variable advising needs. Some students require considerable advising assistance in order to be successful, whereas other students require minimal assistance. To be both efficient and effective, you must put in place advising procedures that are tailored to the different needs of students. You will be expected to recognize the different advising needs of a diverse student body and be inclusive of all students.

Required Skills

• Communication skills are critically important, and the successful applicant must be able to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Familiarity with (or the ability to learn) the academic requirements of the different majors within the College, UM general education requirements, and the Americans with Disability Act.
• Knowledge of University academic policies and processes including probation and suspension, reinstatements, withdrawals, waitlists, and course petitions.
• Ability to identify and develop strategies to address factors contributing to poor academic performance and how they can be successful moving forward.
• Ability to assist students with how to use academic resources.
• Knowledge of FERPA guidelines.
• Ability to effectively use (or the ability to learn) Banner, Degree Works, and Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Access, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint).

Minimum Required Experience

• High School diploma and two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree.
• Experience in advising and/or mentoring students in the sciences.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer software.
• Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills.

About the and

Demonstrated Through innovative teaching, research, and service, the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation empowers society and its future leaders to better understand and more effectively conserve, restore, and sustain complex social-ecological systems in the Rocky Mountains and beyond.

The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of \xe2\x80\x9cmission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

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Position Details

Position Title: Academic Advisor II

Position Number: 069100

Department:

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.

Salary: $19.03/hr Current employee\xe2\x80\x99s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan, email the .

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran\'s Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans\xe2\x80\x99 or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: August 30, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.

A complete application Includes: * Letter of Interest \xe2\x80\x93 addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as \xe2\x80\x9cDear Search Committee\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cDear Hiring Manager\xe2\x80\x9d is acceptable.

• Detailed Resume \xe2\x80\x93 listing education and describing work experience.
• Professional References \xe2\x80\x93 names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.

**Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

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