The College of Business (COB) invites applications for an Academic Advisor II to join their team. This position will serve as a professional advisor for assigned advisees, with regular walk-in availability for all undergraduate students in the College of Business. Close collaboration with the advising coordinator and directors of internships and career readiness in order to be well versed in curriculum requirements, career paths and internship opportunities for various business majors. Core course registration of incoming first year students. Assist with re-recruitment/retention efforts. Foster relationships with advisees leading to enriched undergraduate experiences. Develop working knowledge of advising technologies to review student records, document appointments and track student progress. Make effective referrals to campus services and resources. Lead students in assessing options and making sounds decisions to support their academic success. Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with students, staff, faculty and administration. Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and listening and feedback skills. Knowledge in the use of computer software programs, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook and ability to learn related software applications. Ability to listen and demonstrate patience and provide critical, accurate, consistent, and timely information. Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and create and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently while providing attention to detail and accurate record keeping. Ability to adapt to changing work demands. Ability to gather, evaluate and report data. Ability to manage occasionally stressful or difficult situations while maintaining composure. Ability to evaluate various student transcripts. Preferred Qualifications Experience with academic advising. Experience working in a higher education setting.

Compensation Title:

Academic Advisor II Union:

FOCUS-MFPE

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.

Probationary Period:

Six (6) months minimum

Benefits Include :

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program. Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

A complete application includes:

Letter of Interest

• addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable. Detailed Resume
• listing education and describing work experience Three (3) Professional References
• names and contact information Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire.

Sponsorship is not available for this position. The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.