On July 1, 2018, Johnson State College and Lyndon State College joined to become Northern Vermont University-Johnson and Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, a two-campus institution of higher education that combines the best of our nationally recognized liberal arts and professional programs. Northern Vermont University-Lyndon and Northern Vermont University-Johnson are critical components of Vermont's higher-education infrastructure. Together they enroll nearly 3,000 students annually, and are main economic drivers and cultural centers in the northern tier of Vermont.

Northern Vermont University (NVU) is a thriving, learning, and living community dedicated to honoring the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff, and investing in their commitment to lifelong learning, personal well-being, and success.

Demonstrated through our actions and beliefs we are committed to:

• A community where freedom of expression is protected; differences in others' ideas, values, and experiences are respected; and where civility is positively affirmed.
• A community where curiosity, critical thinking, and thoughtful questions are celebrated as meaningful contributions to the learning environment.
• A community that demonstrates compassion and responsibility through service and involvement within our campuses and our surrounding communities.
• A community where individuals accept their obligations to the group and respect the rights and property of others.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide students with an understanding of degree planning, policies and procedures, and an awareness of the supports/resources available.
• Use academic coaching techniques to help students clarify their goals, and to facilitate meaningful discussions about the purpose of a college education, values, skills, personal interest, potential career interests, and how these pursuits connect to his/her degree program.
• Help students develop strategies for being successful in an online program and capacities for navigating online registration, academic alerts, adding/dropping classes, class selection planning, etc.
• Build strong and meaningful relationships with students through regular communication.
• Be available for general advising and on-demand advising as needed (academic, career, major exploration, etc). This may be done through email, chat, phone, in-person, desktop conferencing, et.al.
• Create and utilize a tracking and communications plan for monitoring students' academic progress.
• Confer regularly with supervisor, department/University personnel, and relevant outside organizations/individuals to plan, coordinate and evaluate programs/projects, exchange information, resolve problems, etc.
• Perform other related duties, as necessary, and as assigned.

Additional Skills needed:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research, writing and computer skills.
• Good understanding of higher education organizational structure and administrative operations.
• Excellent planning, organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with instructors, students, and other departments throughout the University.
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent time management skills.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The University values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from member of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. NVU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Vermont State Colleges system and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the know disability of an otherwise qualified candidate. Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.

Final offer of employment is subject to a fingerprint supported criminal background check.