Advisor
- University of Maryland
- Location: College Park, Maryland
- Category: Admin-Academic Advising
- Posting Date: 01/30/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Number:
112183Title:
Academic AdvisorFunctional Title:
AdvisorCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
BSOS-College of Behavioral & Social SciencesCampus/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.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Feller Center for Advising and Career Planning serves over 5,000 undergraduate students in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). This is an entry level, full time, professional, academic advising position. It includes academic advising, teaching a first-year student seminar, and providing administrative support to the Associate Director. The person in this position should have an interest in working with students. The Feller Center is a service organization whose constituents are undergraduate students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in advising.
Preferences:
- Master’s degree is preferred.
- Degree preferred in College Student Personnel/ Higher Education Administration/ Counseling/ Psychology or related field.
- Experience in higher education advising or counseling is preferred.
- Knowledge of human development, student development and higher education.
- Strong assessment, organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly, ability to provide service, work independently and cooperatively.
- Be accurate and flexible.
Additional Information:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide academic advising to undergraduate students in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, including information about requirements, help with course selection and academic program planning.
- Help students in academic difficulty and, if necessary, refer to appropriate campus offices.
- Assist with various functions in the Feller Center including orientation, training, teaching and administration.
- Teach a one credit first year student seminar including, curriculum planning and student evaluation.
- Undertake special projects for the benefit of the college, such as advising research, evaluations and programming for students and staff.
- Facilitate outreach efforts utilizing campus systems to effectively communicate information on behalf of the Feller Center. This includes using the College’s media-platforms and updating the center’s website.
- Support BSOS students pursuing combination bachelors/masters programs.
- Must possess strong administrative skills with attention to detail for updating academic requirements and information.
- Other duties as assigned
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit resume, including a cover letter with your professional goals and your philosophy of higher education, and three references to e-terp via ejobs.umd.edu.
QUESTIONS
Questions may be addressed to Kimberly Bethke (kbethke@umd.edu).
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Must be able to move freely about the campus
Posting Date:
01/30/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
02/13/2023Diversity 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.
