Position Summary:

We are seeking an education professional passionate about fostering student success to join our team!

Job Description:

Academic and Admissions Advisor in Education

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Academic and Admissions Advisor in the Education Department. This position will advise a caseload of approximately 250 diverse teacher and principal candidates to ensure successful progress toward achieving their Colorado licensure, degree, or post-licensure endorsement. The Academic and Admissions Advisor in Education reports to the Chair of the Education Department and works collaboratively with a network of faculty, advisors, and staff within the Education Department and Western Colorado University as a whole. This position has two main areas of responsibility: student advising and admissions.

Responsibilities:

Advising:

-Provide comprehensive and supportive advising to prospective, current, and transfer students based on individual needs. -Track and monitor student success and satisfactory academic progress toward curricular completion/graduation, including students' probation/suspension status, registration, and exceptions to policy requests. -Advise students before critical deadlines to discuss degree requirements, student interests, and University resources that provide assistance. -Maintain thorough, accurate, pertinent electronic documentation of student records within FERPA guidelines and of individual advising sessions to gather feedback regarding overall program experience and improve advising experiences. -Become knowledgeable of the different pathways/programs into teaching and educational leadership: for example, 3+2 accelerated degrees, minors, emphases, and added endorsements.

Responsibilities:

Admissions:

-Support recruitment efforts by taking appointments, greeting visitors, assisting with general inquiries via phone and e-mail. -Guide and monitor prospective student applications through the online admission processes; review and process admissions documents. -Communicate with students about available funding sources for future teachers and educational leaders. -Work with public schools in Colorado, the United States, and across the globe to secure student teaching residencies for licensure students (approximately 100 per year).

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (education, psychology, counseling, student affairs, or another related field). -Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. -Experience collaborating with students, faculty and staff, families, and or community members. -Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Academic advising experience. -Experience working in higher education and/or in K-12 schools, including working with diverse populations. -Demonstrated ability to navigate and prioritize a wide variety of tasks, following institutional and departmental procedures with close attention to detail. -Demonstrated ability to work well within a team with a high level of professionalism. -Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management Software (e.g., Banner, WorkDay).

Compensation:

The annual salary range is $48,000-52,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications) and is FLSA exempt. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums, generous paid time off, a shared contribution retirement plan and tuition benefits. This is a 12-month, primarily on-campus, in person position.

Application Procedure:

Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressing the minimum qualifications, resume, (unofficial) transcripts and contact information for 3 references.

Contact the search committee chair, Dr. Casey Richardson, with position specific questions: crichardson@western.edu .

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is hired.

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