Jobs at Montana State University

• Provide academic advising for entering freshmen, transfer and transitioning students
• Advise continuing students in program to facilitate their academic progression toward degree
• Have in-depth understanding of curricula in area of advising focus
• Possess general knowledge of supporting coursework and curricula, and how to connect students to minors, certificates and programs to ‘add value’ to degrees (Study Abroad, student organizations, etc.)
• Maintain positive connections with faculty and staff in focus area to facilitate student connections
• Understand resources at MSU for student services, tutoring, health and wellness, etc.
• Participate in Orientation advising and registration activities
• Meet with Prospective students and parents visiting campus, participate in MSU Fridays and other recruiting activities
• Coordinate communication of information related to important dates, deadlines and procedures to advisees
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists with advising outreach and other projects as assigned

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
2. Demonstrated excellence in customer service and working with a diverse group of constituents
3. Demonstrated competence organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional attitude.
4. Demonstrated competence maintaining records with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with experience working with undergraduate college students in an academic or student support setting, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
2. Experience working with undergraduate college students in an academic or student support setting
3. Demonstrated competence organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional attitude
4. Demonstrated competence maintaining records with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail

1. Demonstrated knowledge of higher education offices and resources that support student success
2. Demonstrated knowledge of higher education curricula, policies, and procedures

1. Master’s Degree in related field
2. Demonstrated knowledge of higher education offices and resources that support student success
3. Background in the theory and practice of developmental academic advising
4. Demonstrated knowledge of higher education curricula, policies, and procedures
5. Experience working with enrollment and degree auditing software, such as DegreeWorks, CatCourse, Banner, MyInfo and/or relational database

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to work with and guide students as they discover and attain their academic and life goals
• Possess the ability to create positive rapport and strong working relationships with colleagues throughout the MSU community, to include: administrators, faculty, staff, other professional advisors and student support professionals
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Possess the ability to troubleshoot problems and have candid conversations.
• Experience and awareness of how to manage and maintain confidential information
• Have proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Have the ability to represent the department, college and university in a professional and courteous manner
• Actively pursue training and professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html.

MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html.