Academic Advisor: Human Behavior, Education, and Justice MAP, UMKC Roo Advising

The Division of Student Success at UMKC is looking for an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to join our Roo Advising Team of professional staff advisors.

Roo Advising is UMKC's centralized advising model. Roo Advising is a proactive, personalized, and comprehensive advising experience designed to ensure students understand the requirements for their chosen degree programs and have a clear path to graduation.

Roo Advising is comprised of five (5) Major Academic Paths (MAP):

• Arts & Cultural Studies: Art History, Communication Studies (Film and Media emphasis), English, Film and Media Arts, Languages and Literatures (Classical, French, International Studies, Spanish) and Studio Art
• Exploratory/FLEX: Undecided and Visiting Non-Degree
• Human Behavior, Education & Justice: Communication Studies, Criminal Justice and Criminology, History, Liberal Arts, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, and Sociology (Anthropology).
• Business & Management: Accounting, Business Administration and Economics
• Numbers, Engineering, Technology & the Cosmos: Earth and Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics (Astronomy), Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Urban Planning and Design and Urban Studies
• Natural & Health Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Dental Hygiene, Health Sciences and Nursing, and Pre-Professional Health and Law Programs

The successful applicant will prioritize the advisor-student relationship and will work proactively to provide guidance and support for students to make informed choices to reach their goals and complete their degree with maximum efficiency and success. In addition, the applicant will have a strong commitment to professional development, utilizing the resources and programming made available to continue to build skills and gain knowledge related to this career path. Lastly, the Academic Advisor will live UMKC's Culture of Care and uphold our Statement of Values through their advising practice and interactions not only with students but by extension to all members of our UMKC Community.

This hire is specifically for the Human Behavior, Education & Justice MAP.

Description of Duties (include, but are not limited to):

• Develop an advising relationship that supports student's interests, experience, values, skills, and career aspirations
• Manage a caseload assignment of up to 350 students
• Utilize appropriate workflow procedures to include form submission, transfer course equivalency and transcript update requests.
• Assist students to navigate UMKC technology such as Pathway (PeopleSoft), Canvas, UMKC Connect (Starfish), and PlanMyDegree (UAchieve)
• Understand, monitor, and assist students to successfully complete established student milestones, success plans, enrollment, and academic progress
• Maintain accurate and timely advising notes, regularly monitor and respond to early alert notifications in consultation with the students' academic unit, success coaches and MAP Manager
• Understand academic standing, satisfactory academic progress, GPA adjustments, and academic recovery protocols to assist students facing academic challenges and working to return to good standing
• Attend MAP team meetings, monthly Roo Advising training meetings, and other advisor trainings as required or requested
• Collaborate on team projects as assigned
• Provide caseload coverage for vacation, personal, sick days, and resignation transitions as requested
• Participate and contribute to the scholarship and service of advising to Roo Advising, UMKC, and to all partners locally, nationally and globally
• Other duties as assigned.

The Academic Advisor must be available for drop-in advising and scheduled individual and/or group advising appointments. Work hours may include in-person and virtual advising sessions scheduled during normal business hours and up to 4 evening hours per month. Summer Orientation during the months of June and July may require occasional weekend work. In addition, advisors must be able to monitor and respond to UMKC Connect (Starfish) early alert notifications and provide additional advising support as needed. The position is primarily in-person.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Master's degree preferred. 1 - 3 years of experience in student services and/or academic advising desirable. Experience may include those associated with student leadership, assistantships, or employment as an undergraduate or graduate student.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $42,000-$47,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: Salary Plan # 008
University Title: Academic Advisor
To review the University of Missouri's Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Career Advancement

Roo Advising offers a dynamic environment where professional growth and development are valued. Career ladders clearly explain the steps needed to move vertically as milestones, experiences, and positions open. Our vertical structure is outlined below:

• Academic Advisor Level I
• Academic Advisor Level II
• Senior Academic Advisor Level I
• Senior Academic Advisor Level II
• Map Manager
• Assistant Director
• Director

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