| Department: |
College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
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| Position Overview: |
Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising for CAHSS, the academic advisor will provide academic support including student recruitment and success efforts to students throughout the College in various programs and departments.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $52,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
In addition to routine face-to-face/virtual advising of majors, the advisor will develop recruitment strategies, represent the College at first-year and transfer orientation sessions prior to each semester, assist students in navigating majors by providing them with information about successful degree completion, extra-curricular activities, and career readiness.
The advisor will also assist new transfer students and guide them in their transition to UMBC so that they are matched with the appropriate student support services. As need arises, the advisor will also represent departments at Admissions recruiting events.
Specific duties include:
- Providing additional advising support within CAHSS by assessing student progress towards major completion trends and individual case information
- Helping to promote student recruitment, retention and success
- Representing the College, as needed, at first-year and transfer orientation sessions and recruitment events
- Coordinating work and communication between multiple campus units, including the Registrar's Office, Office of Academic & Pre-Professional Advising, Academic Success Center, Career Center, Student Disability Services, the Counseling Center
- Performing other duties as assigned
The Academic Advisor will need to be versed in both University requirements for graduation, including General Education Program expectations, as well as the requirements of majors across the College. Availability to meet with students will include regularly scheduled face to face advising sessions and prompt responses to email inquiries, in which clear, professional, and supportive communication will be expected.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Requires a Bachelor's degree
- 3 years of academic advising or related experience
- Must have proven ability to work with a diverse student body and demonstrated commitment to inclusive processes
- The ability to work with different groups of University constituencies, including students, faculty, staff and administrators required
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Experience with student services preferred
- Five years of academic advising experience preferred
- Master's degree preferred
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary starts at $52,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |