Job Information
Drake University Academic Advising Specialist - Zimpleman College of Business - 997419 in Des Moines, Iowa
Title: Academic Advising Specialist - Zimpleman College of Business - 997419
Position Number: 997419
Unit/Department: Dean's Office Zimpleman College of Business
FTE: Full-time
College Information
Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business is a great place to work. Our faculty possess expertise that combines business and teaching experience that set us apart from other universities.
With approximately 48 full-time faculty members and 20 staff members, we are committed to doing the work needed to ensure that our students are equipped with the technical skills, business acumen, empathy, and experience to prepare them for immediate and lasting success.
Drake students are given the opportunity to work with actual clients on relevant business matters, bringing in business leaders on a regular basis to work with students, and engaging students in the Drake community.
To learn more about the College, visit: https://www.drake.edu/cbpa/about/ .
Drake's Blended Advising Model
The Drake Blended Advising Model is a team-based advising approach developed to meet the evolving academic, personal, and professional needs of students, and positively impact first to second year retention and persistence to graduation.
Academic Advising Specialist Position Summary
Drake University is seeking a motivated and detail orientated academic advising professionals who value equity and inclusion to serve as an academic advising specialist within the Zimpleman College of Business.
The academic advising specialist will be a key contributor to the successful transition and matriculation of their assigned student caseloads from orientation to graduation.
Upon successful completion of the onboarding process and ongoing satisfactory performance, a hybrid work arrangement may be negotiable for individuals living within driving distance of campus (pursuant to Drake’s Customized Work Arrangement policy).
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree
• At least two years of experience in education. Will consider graduate assistantship or graduate level internship(s) when calculating years of experience
• Experience with, and enthusiasm for, collaborating with diverse student, staff, faculty, and community constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience within academic advising in higher education or a related higher education content area
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of academic advising and the ability to apply such principles, practices and techniques to academic advising, retention, and student success
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written electronic communication skills sufficient to prepare, explain, and present messages and materials for diverse audiences and maintain positive relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to maintain accurate, detailed records.
• Capable of managing projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Provide responsive, accurate, and detail-oriented student-centered support
• Ability to build cooperative, collaborative partnerships across the University to support student retention and success.
Core Job Duties
Academic Advising and Registration (55%)
• Facilitate students’ transition to Drake by providing general information about university academic requirements, policies, processes, and resources. Facilitate introductions to faculty mentors/advisors as appropriate.
• Advise an assigned caseload of students and provide support in making recommendations regarding program of study, degree requirements, course offerings, education planning, and necessary testing and pre-requisites for curricular requirements.
• Provide accurate, detailed information about applicability of transfer credits and time and path to degree. Provide support and outreach for registration preparation.
• Track and monitor progress toward degree. Maintain accurate and detailed student records, including degree audits, academic petitions and substitutions, and curricular files using various technology systems (i.e., Banner, Starfish, etc.).
• Assists with graduation applications, candidacy petitions, and degree verifications.
• Serve as a member of the university advising council.
• Collaborate with Director of Advising, advising specialist colleagues internal and external to home academic college, and faculty mentors/advisors to implement advising policies, procedures, communications, and training as agreed upon by the university advising council.
• Assist various campus offices with the operational aspects of advising, including faculty mentor training and support, study abroad planning and equates, NCAA athletic certifications, transfer credit evaluations, etc. - (Essential)
Student Success and Retention (45%)
• Collaborate on academic unit and university initiatives to support retention and persistence, including but not limited to summer melt mitigation, bridge programs, academic recovery plans and proactive student interventions.
• Serve as a resource for academic support such as time management, study skills, and approaching professors and connect students to, key student support resources and make referrals as appropriate.
• Participate in new and continuing student programming, including but not limited to orientation planning for new student transition and implementing the college advising and registration process for continuing students
• Assist college/school with the student academic standing process, including probation and suspension, dismissals, withdrawals, reinstatements, and re-enrollments (both recent students who indicate an intent to return and need follow-up/guidance on to-be-transferred credits and those who are returning to the University after substantial time away).
• Other duties as assigned - (Essential)
Salary & Benefits
The final offered pay will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experiences. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes generous time off provisions and a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2024) (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/) .
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/) .
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake's job board (https://jobs.drake.edu/jobs/search) and provide: a resume/cv, a cover letter, and contact information for three references.
Final candidates may be invited to prepare a short presentation for the Drake faculty and staff advising community
Have Questions?
Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at jobs@drake.edu .
All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.
Review of Applications Begins
For full consideration, apply by July 8, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.