<p>Job Summary</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities*</p> <ul> <li>Advise students on course selection, graduation requirements, co-curricular opportunities, and student rights/responsibilities </li><li>Work systematically with students to create, monitor, assess and update course schedules and degree-completion plans </li><li>Use technology and data management to support the implementation and assessment of retention and student outreach programs </li><li>Participate in prospective-student recruitment for the University </li><li>Accept referrals from the campus community regarding student needs and issues and follow up directly with students </li><li>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 </li><li>Intensively monitor and engage with students experiencing academic and/or financial difficulties, including those on academic and/or financial aid probation </li><li>Maintain a close working relationship with departmental advisors, and the Student Success Center staff and director, to ensure seamless advising services across campus </li><li>Attend new student orientation sessions and University academic advising meetings </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications*</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in a related profession such as Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Student Affairs or other relevant disciplines</p> </li><li> <p>Two or more years of relevant experience working with students in an academic setting</p> </li><li> <p>Experience creating and implementing excellent student-centered programming</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of data assessment and quality improvement techniques</p> </li></ul> <p>Why Work at U-M Flint?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Generous time off </li><li>A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. </li><li>Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>Long-term disability coverage </li><li>Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. </li></ul> <p>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</p>