University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire a full time temporary Academic Advisor & Student Success Specialist. This person will assist students in making informed decisions about academic matters by providing advice on programs, registration, and related topic areas. The Academic Advisor & Student Success Specialist, working closely with the faculty, will identify, assess, advise, support and case manage new and continuing students deemed at-risk for the purpose of improving student performance and institutional retention through target interventions. This position is part of the Academic Advising and Student Success team.

The salary for this temporary one year position is $41,400 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

UMFK’s mission is to nurture and engage a diversity of learners and aspiring professionals through affordable, technologically-enhanced, and professionally-focused educational programs. The faculty, staff, and surrounding communities help students develop into engaged and productive citizens who appreciate the natural environment and cultural opportunities in the immediate area and across the globe.

Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries.

The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, and western Québec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region. The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3,800 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.

UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review recommends to college applicants in its print and online editions.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and skill with technology including computer software programs for data collection, decision-making, and communication.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree, preferably in counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working with first generation and at risk student populations.
• Experience in a college or university within an academic advising or counseling setting.

Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position.” You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

Review of applications begins immediately. To ensure full consideration, materials should be submitted by May 23, 2023. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).