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Lead Academic Advisor
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Position Number: 6046762
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Academic Advising

Lead Academic Advisor

Posting Number: SP004768P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: Academic Advising
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The Lead Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students learning experience at the University of Idaho. Similar to academic advisors, this position fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. They will also have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests. This position will also support students timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport, and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources. They will also serve a critical role in managing the day-to-day operations of an academic advising team and will be responsible for evaluating advisors in their assigned colleges and will work closely with the Director of University Advising Services to ensure advisors continue to meet Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), and Vandal Success and University policies, procedures and expectations.

Required Experience:

Two years experience providing academic advising to undergraduate students at a higher education institution

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

Ability to obtain membership in NACADA
Willingness and ability to travel and to work selected evenings and weekends, with or without accommodations

Additional Preferred:

Education:

Masters Degree

Demonstrated experience:

Supporting high volume academic advising caseloads
Experience leading or developing academic advisors in their daily work
Serving in an administrative role at an institution of higher education
Working successfully with diverse students and colleagues
Serving in a supervisory capacity

Knowledge of:

University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising
Student development theory and advising best practices

Ability to:

Display strong organizational skills to successfully manage competing priorities
Work independently and take initiative with new and existing projects
Motivate, encourage, and support staff and students to recognize their potential and meet challenges

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $49,004.80 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before March 17, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.

For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at rlatshaw@uidaho.edu

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47330

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.