Academic Adviser - Bellisario College of Communications

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