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Working TitleUndergraduate Academic Advisor

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500697AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$53,000 - $55,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/09/2025

Description of Work Unit

The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB accredited business school which enrolls more than 3,800 undergraduate students in ten business concentrations and approximately 1,500 graduate students across eight graduate programs. While we are the largest undergraduate and graduate major on campus, we strive to create a small college environment. Colorado State University invites nominations and applications for an Undergraduate Academic Advisor. This is a 12-month administrative professional position eligible for University benefits. The position will work within the College of Business within the Undergraduate Programs Office and will report to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs.

Colorado State University is a public, land-grant institution of higher education that offers academic programs through eight colleges. Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a city with a population of approximately 140,000 people, which is 65 miles north of Denver. The city offers a unique blend of metropolitan advantages and small-town friendliness. Situated at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountain foothills, Fort Collins provides easy access to numerous cultural and recreational opportunities.

Mission of the Unit:

The Unit is responsible for all undergraduate recruiting efforts, retention initiatives, academic advising, diversity/inclusivity initiatives, and GO Abroad initiatives.

Position Summary

The Academic Advisor position in the College of Business Undergraduate Programs Department provide advisory services for all Undergraduate Business Majors (approximately 2400 students) at Colorado State University, including concentrations in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Organization and Innovation Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain Management. In addition, all Business Administration, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship minors (approximately 2000 students) and all Business Certificates are advised by Advisors. The UPO also supports many undergraduate student groups, activities and programs.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ One year of experience in higher education academic advising;

+ Experience working with historically underrepresented students such as ethnically/racially diverse students, first generation students, veterans, non-resident, and international students, and other underrepresented populations

+ Experience with program development, and event planning, organizing, and implementation;

+ Ability to work with people in both a face-to-face and remote format

+ Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills demonstrated by cover letter and experience in public speaking

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development and Family Studies, Student Affairs, or related field.

+ Two years or more of experience in higher education academic advising

+ Demonstrated commitment to working with students

+ Knowledge of developmental/intrusive academic advising theory, models, and practices;

+ Strong listening, paraphrasing, summarizing, and problem solving skills;

+ Understanding and knowledge of higher education philosophy and practices (particularly Land Grant);

+ Conflict management and conflict resolution skills;

+ Understanding and appreciation of personal and professional ethics;

+ Ability to evaluate student needs and provide appropriate referral resources;

+ Ability to work collaboratively with multiple programs and resources;

+ Understanding, passion, and strength working with people from diverse/cultural backgrounds (including international)

+ Strong customer-service skills, and ability to successfully work with multiple constituents including students, parents, faculty, and staff

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryAdvising

Duty/Responsibility

+ Assist new students in transitioning to and navigating the collegiate experience; developing decision-making skills, and utilizing campus resources.

+ Provide comprehensive advising to students establishing continuous advising relationships for the first three years with attention to transition and major exploration.

+ Challenge and support undergraduate Business students (via individual meetings, workshops, and programs) to understand the complexities of self-discovery and to begin the process of choosing a concentration and career, including problem solving around difficulties or unrealistic goals and outside pressures.

+ Assist in the maintenance of student records and data gathering for reports.

+ Maintain accurate and detailed advising notes through the online system, track advisees’ performance at the end of each semester, and provide intentional outreach to particular groups of students such as students with low GPA’s and/or low midterm grades.

+ Advise students requesting retroactive withdrawals and academic dismissal appeals on how to create well-written appeals and how to develop and communicate a comprehensive action plan for academic improvement and success.

+ Performance of advising activities regarding course selection and sequencing, registration, class schedule revisions, and class credit load recommendations.

+ Interpret curriculum requirements, options, sequencing patterns and best practices across programs while exploring student’s goals, developing academic plans, and understanding student’s challenges, and obstacles.

+ Approve and administer course substitutions and waivers for degree requirements.

+ Approve and administer business course overrides for business majors.

+ Formulate transfer credit evaluations and determine transfer credit eligibility.

+ Implementation of strategic interventions; initiating proactive outreach with at risk students and participate in retention and grade monitoring activities.

+ Adapt university policies and processes, advising resources, electronic databases, degree requirements, CSU Online policies and processes to students with Business majors.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of, compassion, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

+ Understand issues confronting under-represented students, ethnically diverse, military veterans, non-traditional aged, international, parents, disabled students, etc. and help them navigate how and what resources to use as well as gain confidence and connection in order to achieve their personal and professional goals.

+ Learn new technology and tools designed for student success and integrate them into a balanced and holistic approach to advising.

+ Act as mentor and advocate and professionally communicate with students or families regarding complex academic policies, individual courses or grades, and/or tuition assessment and lead them to understanding and resolution.

+ Interpret conflict management and conflict resolution decision-making skills when working with dissatisfied individuals. Interpret, apply and enforce University and College of Business policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal laws.

+ Model personal and professional ethics in every decision made.

+ Counsel students regarding options and academic standing, including students on academic probation and students dismissed from the University.

+ Manage and update advising publications, websites, degree plans, and other resources.

+ Conduct website analysis for consistency and quality assurance.

Percentage Of Time60

Job Duty CategoryProgramming

Duty/Responsibility

+ Coordinate a College of Business recruitment, retention, mentoring, international and/or diversity related student organization, such as but not limited to the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program, Latinx Business Association, First Generation Business Association, Business Diversity and Leadership Alliance ( BDLA ), Near-Peer Mentoring Program, Global Business Network ( GBN );

+ Depending upon Program, may teach a class;

+ Determine, develop, market, and coordinate all initiatives and communications programs;

+ Train, supervise, guide, support, and evaluate Student Coordinators (paid student positions);

+ Maintain website and web-based information associated with program;

+ Maintain various social media venues related to program;

+ Develop and present an annual report for each program, to the Director and Assistant Director;

+ Develop and present annual budget proposal;

Percentage Of Time35

Job Duty CategoryCollege Service and Supervision

Duty/Responsibility

Serve as a member of the College of Business Undergraduate admission appeals committee. This position makes decisions on who is granted admission to the College of Business by way of an appeal process. This position may also serve on other college and university committees as assigned.

Percentage Of Time5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, for full consideration, please apply by 11:59pm (MT) June 9th, 2025.

Applicants will be expected to provide:

+ A cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications

+ A resume

+ Contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactSarah Hill, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have at least one year of experience in higher education academic advising?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have experience working with historically underrepresented students such as ethnically/racially diverse students, first generation students, veterans, non-resident, and international students, and other underrepresented populations?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have experience with program development, and event planning, organizing, and implementation?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have the ability to work with people in both a face-to-face and remote format?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * In 250 words or less, describe how your experience working with historically underrepresented students such as ethnically/racially diverse students, first generation students and international students will aid in your success in this role.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents