Academic Advisor
Job Posting for Academic Advisor at University of Maryland
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
128100
Title:
Academic Advisor
Functional Title:
Academic Advisor
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
UGST-Office of Letters & Sciences
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Office of Letters and Sciences (LTSC) is one of the largest undergraduate advising offices at the University of Maryland; primarily focused on assisting students in choosing majors and facilitating student preparation for admission to limited enrollment programs.
This position is part of a large and diverse staff of engaged academic advisors. In collaboration with relevant academic and support services units, academic advisors provide expanded support designed to increase retention and graduation rates of LTSC students. This position provides comprehensive advising to a caseload of students, that includes but is not limited to, first and second year students, low and high credit transfers, international students, probation and dismissal students, student-athletes, and more.
All advisors support drop-in advising, advise for summer and winter orientation programs, assist with recruitment events, workshops, and teach first-year transition to the university courses.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
- Minimum of two year’s professional experience working in higher education setting required.
- Experience with teaching and with advising students required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work cooperatively with LTSC staff of approximately 30.
- Able to thrive in high-volume academic advising operation.
- Possess strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; well-organized, extremely motivated, and self-disciplined; and ability to keep multiple responsibilities current.
- Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, campus advising technology.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience supporting students with academic or career exploration preferred.
- Experience with University of Maryland academic policies and procedures preferred but not necessary.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of desktop computers. The position does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and transporting materials and setting up for programs/events
Posting Date:
03/04/2024
Closing Date:
03/22/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Best Consideration Date
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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