Academic Advisor

The College of Health Professions (CHP) Student Services Office seeks to hire an entry-level professional Academic Advisor. The position is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with the option of one day of remote work after 6-month training period is complete, with supervisor approval. May have occasional evening or weekend hours. Main office location is in the Cook-Devos Center for Health Sciences on the City campus. Travel to the Valley campus is also required.

This position requires discretion and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The advisor will need to work collaboratively with CHP faculty and other student success professionals across the university to support students. We are looking for an individual who will provide an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming advising environment that encourages students to thrive. Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility.

Candidates must be committed to fostering a student-centered environment, developing the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, and sustaining close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners. The Academic Advisor will work directly with students pursuing majors and/or minors in the College of Health Professions, as well as students who are currently exploring programs of study offered in other colleges/schools at Grand Valley State University. The Academic Advisor will be expected to provide both in-person and virtual advising appointments.

The College of Health Professions (CHP) Student Services Office seeks to hire an entry-level professional Academic Advisor. The position is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with the option of one day of remote work after 6-month training period is complete, with supervisor approval. May have occasional evening or weekend hours. Main office location is in the Cook-Devos Center for Health Sciences on the City campus. Travel to the Valley campus is also required.

This position requires discretion and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The advisor will need to work collaboratively with CHP faculty and other student success professionals across the university to support students. We are looking for an individual who will provide an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming advising environment that encourages students to thrive. Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility.

Candidates must be committed to fostering a student-centered environment, developing the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, and sustaining close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners. The Academic Advisor will work directly with students pursuing majors and/or minors in the College of Health Professions, as well as students who are currently exploring programs of study offered in other colleges/schools at Grand Valley State University. The Academic Advisor will be expected to provide both in-person and virtual advising appointments.

Responsibilities:

Advising, Case Management and Outreach

• Provide accessible, accurate, timely, and consistent academic advising to students pursuing majors and/or minors offered by the College of Health Professions
• Provide advising and support to students exploring potential programs of study across the university, making appropriate referrals and connections to advising partners
• Provide proactive, developmental, and appreciative advising and support to students, including those experiencing academic difficulty
• Interpret curriculum and graduation requirements, assist students with selection of appropriate major(s) and/or minor(s), and advise students regarding appropriate course selection including a blend of general education and program-specific requirements
• Provide appropriate referrals to academic departments, student support programs and other university resources as necessary to help students achieve their academic goals
• Provide academic advising at the first year,