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Academic Advisor

  • 496506
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Deans Office Aerospace
  • Advising/Student Support
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: May 28 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • $44,000 annual, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of the position is to provide academic advisement, recruitment, and retention services to undergraduate aerospace students at the University of North Dakota.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • General Aerospace Advising:
    • Provide academic, degree program and career advising for current on campus and online undergraduate aerospace programs including knowledge of all degree requirements
    • Understand needs of various student populations.
    • Advise incoming aerospace students during the summer orientation program in coordination with UND’s Student Academic Success & Career Engagement.
    • Meet with students and be available for walk-ins at the Aerospace Success Center
    • Participation in assessment of advising.
    • Understand and accurately communicate policies and procedures to advisees.
    • Respond to telephone and email inquiries regarding the aerospace programs and procedures.
    • Work in cooperation with UND’s Student Academic Success & Career Engagement and Admissions Office.
    • Assist in auditing students’ progress towards graduation.
    • Understand and accurately communicate resources available to students and refer to these services when needed.
    • Assist in administering the Academic Intervention and Recovery (AIR) Plan for students having academic difficulties. 
  • Assist with new student recruitment within JDOSAS:
    • Meet with prospective students and conduct the aerospace briefings.
    • Take part in UND Aerospace Saturday admissions days, and other open houses throughout the year
    • Represent UND and the JDOSAS in various outreach events throughout the region
    • Work with transfer students to assist in receiving course equivalencies, when needed. 
  • Use of appropriate technology tools for advising:
    • Use of Campus Connection for effective advising.
    • Use of Hawk Central for effective scheduling and tracking of student success.
    • Understand student use of Blackboard, Handshake and PathwayU for advising purposes.
    • Be familiar with functions of the Aviation Information Management System (AIMS).
    • Be familiar with all available online resources for effective advising.
    • Maintain student academic records through Hawk Central. 
  • Participation in student centered events and professional development:
    • Participation in graduation ceremonies and open houses.
    • Participation in regional/national recruiting events.
    • Complete online and in-person professional development training events and workshops. 

Required Competencies

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to connect with students for academic purposes and on a personal level.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Experience with group presentations.
  • Function well in a team environment.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Experience with personal computers and software including, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Publisher.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position supports visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience advising undergraduate students.
  • Experience in an educational setting, preferably higher education working with students.
  • Experience with use of advising tools (e.g., campus connection, Hawk Central).
  • Experience with UND policies and procedures.
  • Experience with Campus Connection.
  • Experience providing customer service.

To Apply

Submit resume by closing date for position.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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