Academic Adviser - Bellisario College of Communications

Penn State University • University Park, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications seeks applications for the position of Academic Adviser. This position will be filled either at the Intermediate Professional level, OR the Advanced Professional level, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. The College has faculty and teaching resources available to a diverse community of local, national, and international students. It also enrolls and advises approximately 2700 students every year in five undergraduate majors. The position reports to the Assistant Dean and will join a team of professional advisers and administrative support staff.

Requirements

• If filled as Academic Adviser - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• If filled as Academic Adviser - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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