Job Purpose/Summary:

This role includes assessing and monitoring student progress, proactively reaching out to those experiencing academic challenges, interacting with students on campus, including orientation and capstone weeks and developing individualized graduation plans aligned with degree requirements.

The Academic Advisor will collaborate closely with faculty and other departments across the institution to support students throughout their academic journey. They will work with the Office of Academic Excellence to provide general guidance regarding bar examination preparation and eligibility, partner with Student Services to assist with commencement event logistics and coordinate the student registration process in partnership with the Registrar's Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Advising

• Assess and monitor student progress and proactively reach out to struggling students
• Collaborate with multiple departments across the school such as Academic Excellence, Career and Professional Development, Student Services and Culture and Inclusion to best support the students
• Advise on the graduation requirements for both the Brick and Mortar and Blended programs and be able to accurately advise students on their graduation plans including certificate programs, pathways, requirements for probation and academic support requirements, and course frequency
• Outreach to admitted/deposited students to answer any onboarding questions
• Oversee the late policy and weekly extension requests from Blended students
• Conduct individual academic advising sessions with students in-person or via zoom
• Answer daily questions regarding program requirements, registration, and course planning
• Be proficient with using an LMS and Student Information System to ensure that student interactions can be properly tracked
• Help answer general questions about the Bar examination

Provide support for academic programming and administrative processes

• Help lead the coordination of the on-campus preparation/ week 1 and capstone weeks
  • Conducting one on one advising sessions
  • Assisting with the event logistics like conducting daily briefings, overseeing specialized programing, and ensuring that we provide superior hospitality.
• In partnership with Student Services on commencement planning and logistics
  • Participating in the commencement committee
  • Assisting with the event logistics the day of the event
• In partnership with the Registrar, coordinate the student registration process

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially those in the areas of collaboration, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making
• Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and constituents
• Strong general written and oral communication skills
• Ability to show initiative, organize workflow, manage projects, and handle frequent interruptions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and faculty
• Excellent communication skills, including effective listening, verbal, and written skills
• Ability to be attentive to details, with demonstrated accuracy.
• Self-directed initiative to request support, as needed, especially during higher volume times.
• Accountability to meet self-assigned and team-assigned deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team
• Effective listening and counseling skills excellent organizational, time-management skills
• Knowledge of higher education policies and procedures
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive matters
• Ability to work a flexible work scheduled that includes weekends and evenings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, law, advising or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of previous experience advising
• Previous experience in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in higher education, law, advising or related fields

Pay Range

The estimated compensation range for this position is $55,000 - $68,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance (MHSL pays for)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits (MHSL pays for)
• Generous Holidays and Winter Break
• 403(b) Retirement plan (Generous MHSL match)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive compensation package

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will be on a rolling basis until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the School's discretion.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Notice of Nondiscrimination re: Title IX Sex Discrimination

Mitchell Hamline School of Law prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions about sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination and information about reporting concerns is located on our website (https://mitchellhamline.edu/students/title-ix/).