Academic Advisor

offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from any of the 574 federally recognized tribes. CfIS scholars study across Bard programs with a broad range of interests. CfIS will work closely with Academic Advisor to fully support Indigenous Students. Bard College is also a founding member of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). HEOP is central to the college’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that a Bard education remains accessible, regardless of socioeconomic status. Over the last ten years, the program has grown to support the development and academic success of students coming to Bard on a variety of opportunity-related scholarships such as the Early College Opportunity Scholarship and the Posse Scholarship from the Atlanta & Puerto Rico programs. The scholars include low-income, Pell-eligible, and first-generation college students from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate in this position will be someone who is student-oriented and has prior experience working directly with Indigenous students at post-secondary, undergraduate and/or graduate levels and is able to offer personal, academic, and career advising in one-on-one setting, as well as in small groups. This position reports to the Director of the Educational Opportunity Programs and coordinates with the Center for Indigenous Studies staff, and is a full-time, salaried position within Student/Academic Affairs. Close collaboration is expected with other staff and offices and programs across the College; including, but not limited to, the Center for Indigenous Studies, Admissions, Student Financial Services, the Learning Commons, the Dean of Student Affairs Office, Student Activities, Health and Counseling Services, the Office of Residence Life and Housing, Athletics, and appropriate/relevant graduate programs or affiliated centers. In addition, outreach to faculty and key staff members is also expected as an important means of effective intervention to help ensure the academic success of advisees. Key Responsibilities Provide holistic advising (academic, personal and social support) in an educational setting to individuals and groups of scholars and community members with a focus, but not only limited to, the unique experiences of Indigenous/American Indian students Through regular meetings, assists students with exploring options, setting goals, and creating a plan to achieve desired outcomes Monitor academic progress of students to ensure success and assist with their post-graduation transition to work or graduate school Guide advisees on scholarships and financial support available to them, assisting them in navigating these processes, procedures, and ensuring comprehension of policies Assist advisees with personal and social support as needed to adjust to campus environment Explain institutional policies, course prerequisites, and ensure registration and course adjustments occur in a timely manner Provide grounded and fair feedback and advice, with an emphasis on kind and respectful. culturally appropriate communication Assist with planning and implementing culturally-based programming, events and workshops for the collaboration with Financial Aid office Monitor students' success through ongoing outreach and advising; make appropriate referrals and interventions Maintain confidential records and provide student information on each assigned student for the required database. (Provide information for college, state, and federal reports) Assist in admissions and recruitment, including recruitment strategies, for Indigenous students and may be asked to participate in travel to communities, fairs, interviews to support these functions. Supervise student advisee groups and affiliate groups, such as the Indigenous Student Association, with culturally-competent mentorship Assume related administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned Bachelor?s degree required, advanced degree preferred but not required Experience working with American Indian communities in an educational counseling or advising, mentorship, or teaching context, ideally with college and graduate students, staff and faculty of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and/or learning abilities Lived experience in a reservation or urban Native community context is a plus Demonstrated knowledge of outreach and retention strategies that meet the needs of college and graduate students from low-income and/or first-generation backgrounds Confidence and proficiency with computers Valid driver?s license required Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with students, staff, and faculty with both written and verbal skills Fluency in another language, particularly in Spanish, is a plus Please provide a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references to Interfolio by following this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/186699 . Compensation: $63,000 annually This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Benefits Overview We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/ . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Bard is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.