The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications seeks applications for the position of Academic Adviser. This position will provide academic advising to a roster of 275-375 assigned students and assist in resolving academic problems. The College has faculty and teaching resources available to a diverse community of local, national, and international students.
Requirements
- Provide academic advising to a roster of 275-375 assigned students
- Assess other student needs and make professional referrals
- Maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records
- Guide students in course selection and scheduling
- Assist in resolving academic problems
- Identify and monitor student academic progress
- Interpret University policies and procedures and curriculum to students, faculty, staff and University constituents
- Serve as a resource for academic advisers, faculty, students, and other University constituents
- Responsible for academic advising program development
- Provide leadership to project and committee work
- Participate in Bellisario College programming created for all constituents to the Bellisario College, which includes small and large group presentations
- Participate in the coordination of New Student Orientation programs for new incoming freshmen, transfer, and change-of-campus (2+2) to University Park students
- Prepare and disseminate information to a variety of audiences, inside and outside of the Bellisario College
- Participate in recruitment and retention activities for the Bellisario College
- May evaluate advising services
- Propose process improvement opportunities
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off
- Holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children