Academic Advisor
Job Description
Position Number:
126721Title:
Academic AdvisorFunctional Title:
Academic AdvisorCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
BSOS-Dean-Social Data Science MajorCampus/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 someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Feller Center is the BSOS College’s central hub for academic advising and career planning services for over 5000 undergraduate students. This position will join a team of professional staff and graduate students who meet with and support undergraduate students at important junctures throughout their college careers. This position will train as a general BSOS academic advisor and will take primary responsibility for advising students in the interdisciplinary Social Data Science (SDSC) undergraduate major.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as primary SDSC major-level advisor for students enrolled in the new Social Data Science (SDSC) major, including appointments and drop-in advising. This position also works closely with the SDSC Director & Assistant Program Director on SDSC initiatives and activities.
- Oversee department-level advising for the SDSC major; including working closely with counterparts in the I-School and in BSOS Departments to harmonize academic advising materials and services for students across both colleges, and co-host events and initiatives for SDSC students. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
- Provide a range of college-level academic advising services for students in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the Feller Center, including appointments and drop-in advising 4-year planning, course selection, university policies/procedures.
- Teach a 1-credit course for new students in the BSOS College.
- Undertake special projects as the needs of the SDSC major and the Feller Center develop.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work quickly, independently & cooperatively, and be accurate and flexible required.
- Strong assessment, organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Experience working with educational data and cloud-based educational information systems like Salesforce and Workday.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s degree is preferred. Degree in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs/Counseling/Psychology or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of human development, student development and higher education preferred.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Typical office environment.
Posting Date:
08/09/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
08/23/2024Diversity 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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