Academic Advisor

UMBC • Baltimore, MD

3d • $54,000 - $61,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Meyerhoff Scholars Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus offers a distinct emphasis on highly able students who aspire to become leading research scientists and engineers. The program is open to people of all backgrounds committed to increasing the representation of minorities in science and engineering. The program adheres to 13 key components. Meyerhoffs rely on mutual support and continually challenge each other to do more, creating an environment of positive peer influence and mutually beneficial relationships in the pursuit of excellence.

This position will provide foundational advising (academic and career), track student progress, and coordinate the day-to-day retention activities for sophomore Meyerhoff Scholars. In addition, the incumbent will develop and facilitate targeted programming to include workshops, seminars, group sessions, and one-on-one meetings promoting academic best practices, graduate pathway preparation, and research engagement. Additionally, this position will support the six-week residential Summer Bridge Program.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• A minimum of three years of experience in collegiate academic advising, mentoring, counseling, or non-profit administration, supporting and equipping students with skills and strategies that promote success.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and establish effective relationships.
• Detail-oriented, work well under pressure, exercise good judgment, and confidentially reconcile differing points of view.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize, organize, and manage a workload as well as multitask in a fast-paced academic setting.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and positions, both orally and in written form, to all levels of education professionals, students, partners, and constituents.

Nice To Haves

• A graduate degree in a related field is preferred.
• A Master's degree will substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise and monitor individual academic and career progress.
• Provide one-on-one advising, mentoring, and personal coaching for second-year Meyerhoff Scholars.
• Provide guidance and monitor program standards on curriculum planning, academic requirements, course selection and registration, academic difficulty, and major or minor options.
• Coordinate referrals to and collaborate with campus partners to address student questions and concerns.
• Serve as instructor for UNIV 201 course (1-credit) for sophomore Meyerhoff Scholars.
• Assist Summer Bridge Coordinator with program leadership with oversight of academic, leadership, life skills, and social programming to support the growth and development of incoming scholars for a six-week Summer Bridge Program.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Over 4 weeks of vacation
• Tuition remission
• Generous Leave (22 Days of Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 15 Holidays, 3 Personal Days)
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level