UAA Anchorage Middle College Academic Advisor

Position Description

UAA Anchorage Middle College Academic Advisor Join the University of Alaska Anchorage Office of Academic Affairs as a middle college academic advisor. This position is part of the team working with Anchorage School District students taking UAA courses through the Alaska Middle College School. The position helps students enroll in university courses, connects them with university services, and monitors and supports their overall progress and success at the university. This is a great opportunity for someone committed to higher education affordability, access, and student success. This position is a key member of the UAA middle college staff, working collaboratively across the university and with the Alaska Middle College School staff in the Anchorage School District. Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and institutional Effectiveness, the Middle College Academic Advisor helps students enroll in appropriate courses, monitors their progress, and promotes their success. The position also supports the middle college textbook process, and participates in and supports events such as middle college new student orientation. To thrive in this role, the successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for higher education and student success, have a strong knowledge of University programs, policies, procedures, and campus support services, and experience in working with individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. They will have exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills, advanced computer skills with the ability to learn new programs, and be able to work independently and as a member of a larger, collaborative team. Bachelor's degree in related field and two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A Master's degree and one year of relevant experience is preferred.