[ES_JOBS_NET] Academic Advisor, University of Colorado Boulder

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Academic-Advisor/73825

The College of Arts & Sciences at CU Boulder encourages applications for an
Academic Advisor position! Academic Advisors work in a multi-disciplinary
“neighborhood” team setting to assist students in planning for—and making
informed decisions about—areas of study, intended college outcomes, and
post-baccalaureate plans. Academic Advisors educate the whole student
through a developmental advising approach and are charged with implementing
advising strategies and interventions to enhance the performance and
persistence of students throughout their time on campus. Academic Advisors
help students assess their interests, values, and academic skills. They
support students with long-term degree planning, course registration, and
graduation timeline planning. Academic Advisors teach students to navigate
the university’s academic systems, processes, and policies, and work with
students to personalize their academic paths, including offering
co-curricular guidance and referrals. In addition to one-on-one
interactions, Academic Advisors work with students in group settings via
workshops, presentations, campus events, and other engagement activities.
Academic Advisors stay up to date on curricular requirements, academic
policies, and opportunities in their areas of specialty and provide
students with accurate and timely information and guidance to support
exploration and academic engagement across the college. A successful
Academic Advisor demonstrates an agile mentality, enthusiastic attitude,
and passion for working with students and colleagues. Academic Advisors are
highly relational and are comfortable engaging with students in one-on-one
and large groups using a variety of outreach methods and in various meeting
formats. Throughout all interactions, Academic Advisors consistently
exhibit a student support orientation and strong communication skills. A&S
Academic Advisors demonstrate a developmental advising approach that
focuses on relationship building, exploration, academic goal setting, and
success on an individual level.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions across different
departments within the division of Arts & Sciences. There are currently
openings advising the following areas:

   1. Physical Sciences advising ENVS (Environmental Studies) and ATOC
   (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences)
   2. Social Sciences advising ECON (Economics) and IAFS (International
   Affairs)

While these positions are being hired to advise in one of the areas listed
above, there is the chance that an advisor may switch to a different major
or set of majors as needed, as student populations shift.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated
with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds
to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
 Who We Are
Who We Are
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is
the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship,
creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates
new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems.

The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the
natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing
world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of
the classroom.
 What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Student-Facing Interactions

   - Develop trusting, supportive relationships with individual students.
   - Serve as the primary point of contact for academic questions and/or
   concerns.
   - Work with students through individual appointments, group meetings and
   presentations, registration labs, and drop-in hours via multiple modalities
   including in-person, video conferencing, telephone, and email.
   - A&S developmental advising supports students to:
      - Personalize their academic path at CU Boulder;
      - Set intentional goals appropriate to their developmental stage;
      - Assess their interests, values, and academic skills to plan for and
      make informed decisions about a choice of major, intended
college outcomes,
      and potential career and/or graduate school direction;
      - Review degree progress, graduation requirements, and graduation
      timeline planning, including graduation certification;
      - Navigate the systems, academic processes, and policies at
      CU-Boulder;
      - Learn about co-curricular opportunities that complement their
      academic path, goals, and support needs;
      - Reflect on their sense of belonging at CU and receive resources as
      needed;
      - Develop self-efficacy in college.
   - Ensure prepared and appropriately researched support and guidance for
   students that is customized to the student’s context and developmental
   stage.
   - Proactively outreach and track students (i.e., early alert students,
   students who have not been in for an appointment, unregistered students,
   students in academic difficulty, students approaching graduation
   certification, etc.).
   - Lead group advising workshops and presentations including topics
   related to new student orientation, academic exploration, academic
   enrichment, developing academic success strategies, registration support,
   etc.
   - Provide ad hoc coverage for peers as assigned.
   - Engage occasional evening/weekend hours to support A&S AAC, college,
   and campus programming as assigned.

Collaborations, Administrative & Programming Support

   - Develop materials and support initiatives designed to provide a robust
   and comprehensive academic advising experience for students and colleagues.
   - Maintain detailed, accurate, and prompt records of all advising
   contacts in the advising portal.
   - Ensure highly collaborative working relationships with faculty
   partners to ensure understanding of curricula, departmental goals,
   career/research opportunities, and student success barriers and
   opportunities.
   - Liaise and create cross-campus relationships with the campus advising
   community and student support professionals.
   - Develop content and support the logistics coordination for advising
   events and student-facing experiences as assigned.
   - Serve on unit, departmental, college and/or campus-wide committees,
   task forces, and working groups as relevant.
   - Participate in unit, departmental, college, and/or campus events and
   programming initiatives as assigned.
   - Support relevant administrative tasks in service of the A&S academic
   advising program as assigned.

 What You Should Know
What You Should Know

   - Academic Advisors are required to adhere to the College of Arts &
   Sciences work modality expectations for student-facing roles. Currently,
   this includes the option of a hybrid work schedule that includes minimum of
   2 days/week on campus and will move to min. of 3 days starting Fall 2026.
   - This can be subject to change based on the business needs of the dept.
   and align with A&S College policy
   - Academic Advisors are expected to attend all required in-person events
   and commitments
   - Employee may need to be on campus up to 5 days/week during the initial
   training period

 What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
The P1 salary range: $50,000-$54,100. The P2 salary: $55,500.
 Benefits
Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder <https://www.colorado.edu/>, we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive benefits package
<https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits> includes medical, dental, and
retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and
your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder
County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic
community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional
perks and programs through the CU Advantage
<https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder> program.
 Be Statements
Be Statements
Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
 What We Require
What We Require
Professional 1 Level Qualifications:

   - Completed bachelor's degree.
   - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Professional 2 Level Qualifications:

   - Completed bachelor's degree
   - 12+ months of related professional academic advising, coaching, or
   related
   - experience.
   - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute

 What You Will Need
What You Will Need

   - Excellent customer service skills.
   - Demonstrated passion for working with students from matriculation to
   graduation within a high-volume setting.
   - An agile mentality and ability to be adaptable.
   - Exceptional attention to detail.
   - Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy,
   collaboration, and conflict resolution.
   - Ability to communicate constructively and effectively in all media and
   to diverse audiences.
   - Ability to develop a detailed understanding of a broad range of
   curricula and academic policies.
   - Shown ability to work as a high-functioning member of a team and
   within an in- person, video conferencing, telephone, and email.
   - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
   colleagues at all levels throughout the institution.
   - Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and
   geographical differences, with the ability to work well with faculty,
   staff, and students from around the world.
   - Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of belonging and
   mattering for all students and colleagues.
   - Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical, and technical skills.
   - Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and
   requests, in a fast- paced environment.

 What We Would Like You to Have
What We Would Like You to Have

   - Master's degree
   - Experience, background, or demonstrated interest in a related field of
   study
   - Experience interacting with the student’s overall support network,
   including parents
   - Experience advising college students
   - Established skills and experience using academic advising applications
   and platforms
   - Successful experience enforcing and explaining complex academic
   policies

 Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:

   1. A current resume.
   2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and
   experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
   responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by *August 9**, 2026* for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any
materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information
such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.
You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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