Academic Adviser (Smeal Ethical Leadership Challenge Programming)

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

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About The Position

The Smeal College of Business seeks experienced Academic Adviser to work in a fast-paced, high-energy academic environment. Extensive knowledge of university policy and procedures that apply to the matriculation and the academic, personal, and professional development of undergraduate students is required. For full consideration, applicants are asked to submit a resume/CV and cover letter with their application. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing academic advising to undergraduate students. Interpreting University policies, procedures, and curriculum to students and faculty in the College. Guiding students in course selection and scheduling. Resolving academic problems and escalating matters, as needed. Monitoring degree progress. Assessing student needs and making professional referrals. Serving as a member of the Smeal Ethical Leadership Development Challenge team to provide ongoing programming support for the 2,500+ student participants through regular activity submission reviews, activity development, and collaborative team planning. Contributing to advising committees and/or working groups related to areas that may include student success, assessment and evaluation, academic policies, and/or staff development. Participating in various college programs, such as New Student Orientation, Accepted Student Events, Spend A Summer Day, and other programs as assigned. Additionally, other duties include interaction with students, parents, faculty, and various college staff members, and may require occasional weekend and evening hours. The successful candidate will have: A strong background in academic advising with a proven track record and commitment to serving student populations with varied life experiences and educational needs. Experience with data collection and assessment are preferred. Competencies critical to success include: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Commitment to honor and integrity. Sensitivity to the needs of others. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective knowledge of computer applications. Ability to efficiently manage time, balance multiple responsibilities, and adapt to change.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• A strong background in academic advising with a proven track record and commitment to serving student populations with varied life experiences and educational needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to honor and integrity.
• Sensitivity to the needs of others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective knowledge of computer applications.
• Ability to efficiently manage time, balance multiple responsibilities, and adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data collection and assessment are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing academic advising to undergraduate students.
• Interpreting University policies, procedures, and curriculum to students and faculty in the College.
• Guiding students in course selection and scheduling.
• Resolving academic problems and escalating matters, as needed.
• Monitoring degree progress.
• Assessing student needs and making professional referrals.
• Serving as a member of the Smeal Ethical Leadership Development Challenge team to provide ongoing programming support for the 2,500+ student participants through regular activity submission reviews, activity development, and collaborative team planning.
• Contributing to advising committees and/or working groups related to areas that may include student success, assessment and evaluation, academic policies, and/or staff development.
• Participating in various college programs, such as New Student Orientation, Accepted Student Events, Spend A Summer Day, and other programs as assigned.
• Interaction with students, parents, faculty, and various college staff members, and may require occasional weekend and evening hours.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees