Academic Advisor - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland

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College Park, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Posting Details:

Posting Details
Position Number:

Title:

Academic Advisor
Functional Title:
Academic Advisor
Category Status:
33Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.0
Unit:
SPHL-Kinesiology
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250acre 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 nonprofit 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 Department of Kinesiology is home to about 800 undergraduates who are pursuing a variety of career interests. The Advisor will have an essential role in guiding prospective and current Kinesiology majors through their degree requirements. Close attention to detail is vital to ensure student success and degree progress. Additionally, the advisor will lead orientation efforts for the Department and facilitate all change of major workshops, which requires collaboration with the School of Public Health Advising team as well as the need to successfully work independently. This position reports to the Department Chair.
Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors degree required in kinesiology, public health, higher education, student affairs, or a related discipline.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as experience with students from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated skills and experience in collaboration, the ability to interact well with both internal and external audiences.
Detailoriented and proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and able to create and maintain various databases.
Fluent in utilizing social media for educational and nonprofit organizations.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Master's degree, Kinesiology background or/and advising experience.
Two to three years of advising experience, commitment to promoting diversity, attention to detail, ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in accordance with FERPA, strong written and oral communication skills, a passionate desire to educate and assist students, willingness to collaborate in a team environment, an excellent work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, and strong customer service skills.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

As a
top ranked School of Public Health at
one of the nation's leading research universities, we are well
- positioned to advance and translate public health knowledge to improve health and well-being. Our students, faculty, staff and community partners are driven by a passion to break down the barriers that keep individuals, families, communities and populations from attaining optimum health and wellness. We value diversity and strive for inclusion in all we do, uplifting people and communities who have experienced historic and ongoing oppression. Through our education, research and community-based work, we are committed to finding new and better ways to promote health, prevent disease and prolong active, happy and high-quality lives. The School's mission is "to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities throughout Maryland, the nation and the world through leadership and collaboration in interdisciplinary education, research, practice, and public policy." The Academic Advisor will contribute to fulfilling our shared campus, school and department missions.
Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
None
Posting Date:
04/15/2024
Closing Date:
05/03/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
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 consider