Human Resources

Summary

Michigan Technological University seeks an Academic Advisor to provide academic and career advising for students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering baccalaureate programs. This position will assist students with their course schedules, degree schedules and the transferring of credits from other universities/colleges. The position evaluates previous course work regarding degree requirements for the ECE Department undergraduate programs.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• In collaboration with other advising staff, advise students in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and robotics engineering baccalaureate programs, electrical engineering minor and the Certificate in Electric Power Engineering, providing guidance in all aspects of their programs of study.
  
• Assist students with semester planning and course registration conflicts, including filled sections, waivers, wait lists, etc.
  
• Promote student success by collaborating with campus services including Career Services, Student Mental Health and Well-being, Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success, writing and learning centers, etc. to assist students in areas such as career advising, study skills and time management.
  
• Review transfer courses from other colleges for applicability to the electrical engineering, computer engineering and robotics engineering degree requirements and incorporate into ECE student academic plans.
  
• Carefully review degree audits, graduation requirements and previous coursework for ECE major programs.
  
• Assist with creation of departmental marketing and promotional materials such as undergraduate and graduate program brochures.
  
• Cooperate with the Registrar’s Office in maintaining student records.
  
• Coordinate and participate in First-Year Orientation, and conduct first-year advising meetings.
  
• Disseminate current academic policies and procedures.
  
• Participate in program assessment and provide support for accreditation of degree programs.
  
• Assist with the creation and updates of department web pages, flowcharts and other advising material.
  
• Participate in the selection process for scholarships and awards to department students.
  
• Participate in appropriate departmental and university level committees.
  
• Participate in outreach events and serve as a backup for Academic Advisor and Outreach Specialist position.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Bachelor’s degree that can be applicable to the essential duties & responsibilities of the position.

Required Experience

• One year professional or administrative experience.
  
• Experience working in undergraduate higher education student services, or closely related area.
  
• Demonstrated experience working with students with different backgrounds.
  
• Experience using personal computers and basic software packages including word processing and spreadsheet software.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree.
• One year professional electrical or computer engineering experience.
• Experience in advising undergraduate students.
• Experience using desktop publishing and BANNER software

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Excellent individual, small group and large group presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use judgment when dealing with confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve problems.
• Demonstrated success in working with persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Experience using degree audit reporting software; Banner and WebFocus for accessing student academic information.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

The work environment and/or physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work will be done in an office environment where noise levels are usually low to moderate
  
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the
following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the
department.
Required University Training:
• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training


Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Rate/Salary

The minimum salary for this position is $55,000. The final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Application materials should include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

Additional Information

Michigan Tech is an internationally renowned doctoral research university located in Houghton, MI in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior. The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has 679 undergraduate students, 107 graduate students, 25 faculty, and 10 staff members, with aggressive goals for growth in coming years. Electrical & Computer Engineering is one of nine departments in the College of Engineering, which comprises over 4,100 of Michigan Tech’s total enrollment of approximately 7,000 STEM-focused students.

Additional information about the department, college, and university can be accessed from our website http://www.mtu.edu/ece.

Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution that has thrice received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM.