MSU Denver recognizes quality academic advising as a complex and increasing contributor to student success. As such, the institution has established a promotional career ladder model for professional academic advisors to reward the increasing breadth and depth of understanding, knowledge, and skills required to successfully carry out the MSU Denver advising mission.  

Application Process

Professional academic advisors should access available resources to prepare for the career ladder process and review FAQ materials, etc. Then in consultation with their direct supervisor, professional academic advisors may choose to apply for promotion through the career ladder during identified windows of time. Once applications are submitted, they enter a review process that includes direct supervisor, advising coordinator as applicable, and a select review team comprised of members of the Executive Undergraduate Academic Advising Council (EUAAC).  Final promotion decisions are made by the direct supervisor.

Career Ladder Checklists and FAQs

Timeline

1. Access available materials to learn more about the career ladder process.

2. Complete an application for the semester. Below are the promotion application deadlines for each semester:

Spring: March 1

Fall: October 1

3. Applications are reviewed during a 3 to 4 week period immediately following the application submission deadline.

4. Applicants are notified of decisions by their supervisor and, if approved, they begin the updating process in Workday.

The Promotional Career Ladder Model

A collaborative effort of both advisors and administrators, the promotional career ladder model as been developed to ensure professional academic advisors across the institution continue to advance their understanding, knowledge and skills. It recognizes three advancing levels of direct advising in service to the students and the institution: Advisor I, Advisor II, and Advisor III.

Career Ladder Goals

  • Define consistent advisor role expectations, requirements, and opportunities 
  • Recognize and reward excellence in:
    • Advising delivery to students
    • Service to the institution and profession 
  • Establish, articulate, and support development opportunities at all advisor levels 
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You are encouraged to read the questions in the application and compose your answers in a separate document before submitting.

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