This position primarily involves advising of undergraduate students in the Seidman College of Business. Activities include acting as a resource for current students planning their degree programs, advising appropriate coursework and sequencing, interacting with prospective students and their families, attending recruitment events, maintaining student records, and other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean.

This is a two-year position with the intent to move to permanent funding. The position is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the option of up to two (2) days of remote work after the initial training period is complete, with supervisor approval. The position may have occasional evening or weekend hours. The location may be on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses.

Primary Duties:

Provide academic advising for students in Seidman programs/majors at the downtown Pew Campus with one (1) day a week serving students at the Allendale Campus.  (80%)

• Answer questions regarding degree requirements and curriculum
• Set up or review degree progress plans
• Assistance with course selection and registration questions or issues
• Assistance with understanding and following university policies and procedures
• Serve as a point of contact for anyone interested in Seidman Business programs
• Provide outreach and support to students in academic jeopardy                               
• Provide information regarding additional resources, programs, and services that will aid student success
• Referrals to the appropriate department or person for further assistance, when necessary

Administrative Responsibilities (20%)

• Maintain student advising records
• Represent Seidman at recruiting events and college fairs
• Represent Seidman Student Academic Services on committees and taskforces as deemed appropriate
• Support Seidman Student Academic Services processes for student outreach, support, assessment, etc.

Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access, including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of and demonstrating a desire for collaborative approaches to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Earned master’s degree in education, college student development, adult and higher education, or related field.
• Experience in academic advising and mentoring.
• Familiarity with trends and best practices in advising and student success.
• Familiarity with computer information systems and web-based records and registration, particularly Banner, Degree Works, Workday (Student), and/or EAB Navigate.

Salary and Benefits:  $50,000

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on the date of hire.

How to Apply: All applicants must include the following in the online application:

• (1) Cover Letter;
• (2) Resume with the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references;
• (3) 400-word statement of advising philosophy.

If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Brian Eikenhout at [email protected] or 616-331-7423. If you need assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed starting October 30, 2024 and accepted until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the university's discretion.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.