ECE Undergraduate Academic Advisor

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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.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Job Summary

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Undergraduate Advising Office is seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented individual to join our office as an Undergraduate Academic Advisor. This position will play a key role in educating, guiding, and empowering both prospective and current ECE undergraduate students. This position provides accurate and timely academic advising on curriculum, academic programming and resources, policies and procedures. Our office is a collaborative, team environment that focuses on working alongside faculty on the student experience. We are looking for candidates with a creative and collaborative spirit and a deep commitment to supporting students. We strive to create an office culture that promotes a healthy work life balance. You will report to the Assistant Director of Academic Programs. For more information about ECE, visit https://ece.engin.umich.edu/.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advise prospective and declared ECE undergraduate students with in-person/phone/virtual appointments and email on topics such as course selection and registration, major/career exploration, degree requirements, experiential learning opportunities, academic success strategies, University and College policies, and academic and personal resources
• Use advising technology to maintain accurate student records including note taking
• Track the progress of specific populations and provide proactive advising
• Facilitate group and one-on-one orientation meetings for both cross campus and external transfer students
• Facilitate declaration events for new ECE students
• Support recruitment, graduation, open house, welcome week, campus days, majors fairs, and other large and small events geared toward current or prospective students
• Plan and execute programs and events geared toward student enrichment and community building
• Triage matters to the Assistant Director of Academic Programs, Chief Program Advisor or other U of M campus resources as appropriate
• Serve as a back-up support to other student services staff as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in one or more of these areas: academic advising, counseling, student development, education or administrative student services in higher education
• Broad knowledge of student development, advising and mentoring, higher education practices, U of M procedures, and campus resources
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively with a high degree of accuracy while working in an environment of fluctuating priorities and interruptions
• Ability to communicate accurate information in a context-aware and welcoming style
• Programmatic and event planning experience
• Detail-oriented with the ability to recognize and investigate data anomalies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) ability to successfully work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercising a high level of resourcefulness, and the ability to work in a collaborative manner on a team
• Ability to maintain detailed records and manage sensitive information confidentially.
• Familiar with FERPA

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field is strongly preferred

Why Work at Michigan?

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. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.