MODES OF WORK
Hybrid
REGULAR/TEMPORARY:
Regular
ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Flint Cas
DEPARTMENT: Flint
CASE
SALARY: $41,500.00 – $52,000.00
Job Summary
How to Apply
A
cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter
should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this
position.
Job Summary
We are looking for an Academic Advisor/Counselor Intermediate who will report directly to
the Director of Student Support Services of the UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences, & Education. We are committed to investing in academic
advisors to contribute to our recruitment, retention and degree-completion goals. As an Academic Advisor/Counselor, you will manage an
assigned student caseload and support students through degree completion.
Responsibilities*
- Advise students on
course selection, graduation requirements, co-curricular opportunities, and student rights/responsibilities - Work systematically with
students to create, monitor, assess and update course schedules and degree-completion plans - Use technology and data management to
support the implementation and assessment of retention and student outreach programs - Participate in prospective-student recruitment
for the University - Accept referrals from the campus community regarding student needs and issues and follow up directly with
students - Maintain relationships with academic and student affairs offices to ensure that students and faculty advisors are aware of
resources, workshops, and support systems on campus - Intensively monitor and engage with students experiencing academic and/or
financial difficulties, including those on academic and/or financial aid probation - Maintain a close working relationship with
departmental advisors, and the Student Success Center staff and director, to ensure seamless advising services across campus - Attend
new student orientation sessions and University academic advising meetings
Required
Qualifications*
- Bachelor’s degree in a related profession such as Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Student Affairs or
other relevant disciplines - Two or more years of relevant experience working with students in an academic setting
- Experience
creating and implementing excellent student-centered programming - Understanding of data assessment and quality improvement
techniques
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The
University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a
secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions
after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. - Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life
insurance - Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment.
Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible
UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all
UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values
can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/
chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
Modes of Work
Hybrid
The work requirements
allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and
must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job
requirements.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work
agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of
employment. Learn more about the work modes
here.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit
represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits,
hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts
background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background
checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application
Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early
as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has
ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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