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Academic Advisor, Montana 10

Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title Academic Advisor III

Working Title Academic Advisor, Montana 10

Brief Position Overview The Montana Ten (MT10) Success Advisor supports the overall success of MT10
Scholars serving as a continuous point of contact for students admitted into the MT10
Scholars program at the MSU Billings (MSUB) University Campus. The MT10 Success
Advisor will be responsible for ensuring that all pre-admission and matriculation criteria, including but not limited to housing, meal plans, financial aid, account holds, referrals to support offices, student employment, transcripts, dual credit, and technology supports are in place or completed prior to new student orientation. Advisor will onboard and outboard students within the program with the intention of retaining students each semester, through graduation.

Position Number 6N8188

Department New Student Services

Division Student Access and Success

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation Hourly

Salary Salary range of $18.00 to $20.00 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region- WE WANT YOU!

The following are reasons why you should join our team:

Work-life balance
Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and General Election Day
Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.

Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance
Program
Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable

Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including Medical, Vision, and Dental

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.
Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

The MT10 Success Advisor will carry a caseload of students whose academic journeys are in a variety of majors, additional support and guidance through the Career & Employment Center will support undeclared students within their first year. The advisor will meet a minim of once a month with their students and support their cohort on a day- to-day basis. With this, the MT10 Success Advisor will continue to work closely with and support students through the entirety of their enrollment at MSUB; this support includes but is not limited to:

• Reviewing student progress and utilizing community and academic support services
• Providing consistent outreach to faculty and other MSUB staff to support student success
• Accompanying students to meet with various departments on campus to ensure that any barriers to the students’ continuation at MSUB are resolved (i.e., financial aid, business services, mental health services, etc.)
• Providing consistent communication with students.
• Referring students to campus and community resources as needed to address barriers
• Working in team settings to create a wraparound support network for MT10 students
• Supporting student transfers within the system
• Carrying out best practices in advising and objectives set by the Office of the

Commissioner of Higher Education

The MT10 Success Advisor will collaborate closely with academic departments, professional and faculty advisors, the advising center, and primary contacts in each
College. This is to ensure smooth transitions of each student into respective academic departments and majors after initial advising and general education evaluation is complete. This position is also responsible for tracking students’ progress and will adhere to the MT10 guidelines and associated best practices in advising.

Required Qualifications – Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree and at least (3) years of academic advising experience or related experience in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Knowledge of basic skills in active listening, rapport building and/or individualized student support models
• Experience working in team settings and interdisciplinary collaboration

Preferred Qualifications –
Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Background in social work preferred

MSUB Position Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to students and to public education
• Ability to support students in developing strategies to overcome difficulties, academic and personal, by identifying and addressing factors contributing to poor academic performance
• Make referrals to campus and community resources as needed
• Serve as an initial point of contact for all MT10 students considering MSUB
• Train and coach students in the use of academic resources
• A foundational understanding of the principles of student success coaching
• Ability to advise students regarding a myriad of issues from course selection to withdrawals and referrals to additional student support services, financial aid,

Student Health Services, counseling and tutoring

• Ability to forge and foster professional relationships across MSUB campus and community stakeholders such at Montana High Schools, and Gear Up high schools in the surrounding areas
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills
• Experienced use of computer software programs, including MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook
• Collect and maintain student performance data to document patterns associated with retention.

Physical Demands N/A

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number S00766P

Number of Vacancies 1.0

Close Date 12/31/2022

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/5920

Diversity Statement Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana
Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office,
Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406- 657-2278

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume (or CV)
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References (3 or more)

Optional Documents

None

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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