Human Resources

Job Description Summary

Provide academic advising for students in the Chemical Engineering Department and students from other departments pursuing Chemical Engineering Minors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

1. Provide academic advising for students in the chemical engineering department, including current students, students transferring from other universities or programs at Michigan Tech, and prospective students. Advising includes helping with course selection, sequencing, minors, study-abroad, co-ops and internships, Army and ROTC coursework forms, transfer equivalency, and resolving registration and scheduling conflicts.
2. Help students check degree schedules and progress toward graduation using the Degree Audit Report System.
3. Review and approve final degree audits for graduates.
4. Coordinate first year and transfer orientation events regarding advising.
5. Train and work with the Chemical Engineering Peer Mentors.
6. Use multiple software platforms to access student databases, including Banner, BanWeb, Banner Workflow, UAchieve, Webfocus, Q-Menu, ASPIRE, Civitas, Office Suite, and Google Suite.
7. Work with the curriculum committee to coordinate course and curriculum changes (including the curriculum binder) as well as updating/creating advising materials for chemical engineering students, including the Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Advising Blog.
8. Assist with departmental course and teaching schedules to help minimize conflicts.
9. Participate in Department, College, and University committees and activities.
10. Use discretion to protect student privacy and confidentiality.
11. Inform the Dean of Students Office about students of concern.
12. Attend regular training/workshops on advising, student retention, software, and safety for continuous improvement.
13. Manage large email communication volume and provide timely replies.
14. Provide compassion and resource options for students with challenges in their academic and personal lives.
15. Attend bi-weekly departmental meetings.
16. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
17. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

• None

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in chemical engineering or other technical fields
• Experience using databases/programs such as Banner, Banweb, Webfocus, Workflow, and/or Aspire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

• Attention to detail
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, etc.)
• Organization skills
• Communication skills
• Empathy
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work or go to school for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Office setting

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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

Required Departmental Training:

Ongoing professional development

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.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

1st Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable (No Less than $52,000)

Title of Position Supervisor

Chemical Engineering Department Chair

Posting Type