Opening Date: September 16, 2020

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Information:

Job Title: Academic Advisor

Location: Mayville, ND

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with level of education and experience.

Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, long- term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Start date: November 2020

Job Description: Mayville State University is seeking applicants to join our campus community as Academic Advisor. This position reports directly to the Director of Academic Advising. This position will serve as the academic advisor for a caseload of degree seeking students, participate in new student transition and retention initiatives and serve as a contact for prospective and current students within the Office of Academic Advising as part of the strategic enrollment management process. This position is grant funded until September 2023 and is contingent upon funding after that date.

Required Compentencies:

Demonstrated ability to effectively, professionally and tactfully interact and communicate with students, faculty, and staff.

Demonstrated understanding of the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development

Demonstrated experience working in a self-directed, fast-paced environment

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience in program development and management

Minimum of two years experience in an educational environment or office setting.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree

Experience in a higher education setting, with emphasis on academic and student support services

Familiarity with Mayville State University academic programs and/or academic programs within the North Dakota University System.

Experience advising or mentoring students

Experience working with underrepresented, at-risk, or other specific populations.

Experience in PeopleSoft, ConnectND, or Starfish.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

A letter of application A current resume The names of 3 professional references with each person’s position, e-mail address, and telephone number Copy of transcript (official transcripts will be requested if hired)

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2020 and will continue until filled. For specific questions regarding this position, contact Teri Wright, Director of Academic Advising, at teri.wright@mayvillestate.edu.

MaSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. ND veteran's preference laws apply to this position. Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability. The state of North Dakota has an open records law; therefore, your application could be subject to review upon request. A criminal history background check must be satisfied prior to employment.

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