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THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT POOL FOR APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN TEMPORARY ACADEMIC ADVISING WORK WITH METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER. MSU Denver periodically has temporary employment opportunities for qualified academic advisors. Temporary employees are assigned to campus departments to fill in while positions are vacant or to cover for employees who are temporarily out. The University accepts applicants for temporary opportunities on a rolling basis although the availability of assignments varies throughout the year as needs arise. As the University has openings, those candidates whose background and experience appear to match the requirements most closely will be contacted for an interview. Temporary Academic Advisors at MSU Denver are primarily responsible for advising a caseload of students on degree requirements and providing long-term degree planning. Temporary Academic Advisors help students develop educational goals and define a career path, through use of a variety of advising approaches and tools. Temporary Academic Advisors may also participate in University wide and unit-specific advising initiatives as needed. Duties/Responsibilities Provide Advising Services to a diverse student body (90%) Conduct advising sessions with students, assist with course selection, scheduling and registration questions using advising-based technology Utilize knowledge of curriculum to help students with long-term degree planning Prepare and maintain advising documentation in the current student success/customer management system Refer students to appropriate University resources Provide basic information related to career planning, financial literacy, admissions and other applicable information related to student needs Teach students about electronic advising and registration tools and how to best utilize them for success (e.g., Degree Progress Reports, Student Hub, StudentSuccess Collaborative suite, etc.) Participate in New Student Orientation sessions and Registration events Monitor Progress and Retention of assigned students (5%) Deliver appropriate student-centered outreach with a lens toward diversity and inclusion as necessary Participate in retention initiatives as necessary Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Demonstrated experience in a professional setting helping others reach their academic, professional, and/or personal goals Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to a diverse community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents) Demonstrated problem-solving, prioritizing, and preparation skills Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in either Higher Education, College Personnel, Counseling, or an academic discipline Experience using computer-based student information system(s) (e.g. Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, CampusVue, etc.) Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency desirable Experience working with and/or being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population

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