Academic Adviser

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Center for Student Advising and Engagement in the College of Health and Human Development is seeking a highly motivated, professional Academic Adviser. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working effectively with students from all cultural and economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic advising to a roster of pre-major students in the College of Health and Human Development at University Park.
• Meet with other Penn State students who are exploratory and want to learn more about our college’s programs.
• Assisting in advising program development.
• Suggest best practices for advising improvement.
• Interpret university policies, procedures, and curriculum for students.
• Make professional referrals.
• Coordinate effectively with other department advisers.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Document notes in the current university advising notes system (Starfish).
• Provide academic advising services during New Student Orientation (NSO).
• Represent the college at undergraduate recruitment events.
• Understand and use the university student records system (LionPATH).
• Assist with projects and undergraduate student success initiatives.
• May provide training to professional and support staff.
  
  

The final candidate will also assist with University and college-sponsored recruitment and retention initiatives including, but not limited to: NSO, Accepted Student Programs, Link UP, Spend a Summer Day, and Minors and Majors Night.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. We invite you to come grow with us.

Education and Experience Requirements:

This position will be filled at the Intermediate Professional or Advanced Professional level depending on the final applicants education and experience.

Requires a Master's Degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the Intermediate Professional level. Additional education and/or experience are required for higher-level positions.

Competencies critical to success include:

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communications.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• The use of sound judgment and professionalism.
  
  

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application.

Additional Information:

This position is physically located at Penn State’s University Park campus and works in person the majority of the time.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$42,100.00 - $67,300.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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