Advising Coordinator

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Date Posted: 08/02/2023
Type/Department:Staff in Center for Academic Support and Advising
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Hampshire College

Department: Advising Office

Job Title: Advising Coordinator

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule:  35 Hours a week

Pay Range/ Status: $24.00 - $26.00/ Non-Exempt

Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA

Reports to: Dean of Academic Support and Advising

Anticipated Start Date: September 25, 2023

 

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to nearly 700 students. Each department at Hampshire College contributes to the collaborative culture of the organization and plays an important role in the success of the College. The center for academic support and advising (CASA) provides support and assistance to students and advisors to plan and achieve academic goals. CASA monitors students' academic progress and offers a variety of support and programming to faculty and students. As part of the advising team, you will be instrumental in the department achieving its mission and goals!

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting directly to the dean of advising, the advising coordinator is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the cyclical functions of the center for academic support and advising, monitoring & maintaining on-line enrollment records for all students, overseeing the management of the budget, assisting the dean with special projects, and manages the office, including staff and student assistants. The advising coordinator performs a variety of duties in support of the advising deans and staff, with specific responsibilities to the dean. They provide direct oversight of the maintenance of all student enrollment records.

As a member of both the advising team and the division of academic affairs, this position is essential to student and community service and experience. The incumbent must feel comfortable working in an often fast-paced organizational framework with shifting and evolving responsibilities. This position collaborates with other advising staff, and a variety of other college offices to meet the department goals, and further the mission of the department and the College. This position participates as a committed member of the advising team in college and division committee work, projects, meetings, events, and overall community development.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Extensive knowledge of college policies, academic policies and procedures regarding enrollment.
  • Knowledge of college policies regarding budget management.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, high-level written, oral, interpersonal and organizational abilities and the ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
  • Must be fluent in Word, Excel (spreadsheets), Google Workspace and be able to quickly learn new systems and embrace updates to existing software.
  • Must have excellent problem-solving skills and be adept at managing crises of all sorts.
  • Must be able to deflate tense situations with students and/or parents and/or faculty members either in person or on the phone.
  • Must be able to manage frequent interruptions.
  • Must be able to read and interpret documents.
  • Must be able to keep office morale high during stressful cycles.
  • Must be able to learn and apply college policies (academic, administrative, financial, disciplinary, etc).
  • Must be able to set priorities, assume responsibility and work independently.
  • Must be able to supervise.
  • Must be able to exercise thoughtful and independent judgment.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Must be able to function in a fast-paced and complex setting, be agile and have the ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • A commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds, and empowering students of all abilities is essential.    
  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppression concepts and issues, especially as they apply to academic affairs.
  • Ability to see the big picture.
  • Trustworthiness is essential.

 Preferred

  • Colleague and Informer knowledge.
  • Ability to keep office morale high during stressful cycles.
  • Experience working in an advising office in higher education.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent
  • Three years’ of job-related experience

Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position.

BENEFITS:

Hampshire College offers an excellent benefits program for eligible employees such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement plan contributions, flexible leave plans, and many other fringe benefits. For information on Hampshire College, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.hampshire.edu.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’re particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/

Review of applications will begin on August 8, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.