Academic Advisor

POSITION SUMMARY
The Academic Advisor position is responsible for assisting with the retention efforts at the university by working with undergraduate students in support of their educational goals. The Academic Advisor is required to have a comprehensive knowledge of the University and its academic programs and support services to assist students in persisting toward graduation. This position reports to the Director, Enrollment Services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide advising supervision for faculty advisors, peer mentors and work studies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Developandcoordinatepersonalacademiccounseling/advisingforstudents;
• Develop and deliver services to students, including Individual Action Plans, academic advising, and assistance with college admissions and financial aid;
• Assist,andmonitorprogressofparticipants, working with themindividuallyandingroups;
• Compile/prepareallrequireddocumentationandstudentrecords;
• Developanddeliverworkshops andinformationalsessionsfor students;
• Hire,train,supervise, andevaluatepeer mentorsandworkstudies;
• Assist in proper course placement and educational plans;
• Interpret degree/major requirements, articulation agreements, and transfer guides to four-year colleges;
• Provideinformationtostudentsregardinggraduationandcompleteaudits;
• Facilitatethe"Early AlertSystem";
• Advisestudentsintheareasofstressmanagement,self-esteemandothersasneeded;
• Maintainrelationswithschoolpersonneland communityagencies;
• SupportsystematicadvisingeffortsincooperationwiththeInstructionalDivisions;
• Participate in professional development to strengthen personal knowledge and encourage best advising practices;
• Participate in the evaluation and revision of the systematic advising processes to better serve student needs;
• ParticipateinDisciplinaryAppealHearingsasassigned;
• AdvisestudentsthroughAcademicSuspensionandProbationappeals;
• Organize and coordinate the Presidential Scholarship program;
• Facilitate student involvement and assimilation to campus life;
• Be familiar with disability-related accommodations;
• ServeonUniversitycommitteesandtaskforcesasassigned;
• Maintain flexible hours; some evenings and weekends will be required;
• Maintain an "Open Door" policy to ensure maximum availability to students and staff;
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned;

• The employee must possess computer skills (Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and data entry skills.
• Must be multi-task oriented.
• The employee must have the ability to organize and direct people to assist with advising projects and events.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish languages is beneficial.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree;
• One year experience in education and/or counseling;
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Candidate must possess a valid driver's license;
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and knowledge and skill in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Experience working with a diverse and multicultural population, and the ability to relate to students with integrity and confidentiality;

• Master's Degree;
• Five years experience in an educational setting;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish);
• Certificate in Academic Advisement;
• Knowledge of Career Exploration software such as Career Coach;
• Knowledge of a student information system such as BANNER;

• On occasion the employee may be required to attend state or national advising conferences, professional development training seminars, and intercampus meetings.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfullyperform the job.

Electronic Application Instructions:Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel at frances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS