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Pennsylvania State University Academic Adviser in Abington, Pennsylvania
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Academic Advisers provide academic evaluation, guidance, and assistance to students. Responsibilities include assessing student interests, abilities, and academic performance; providing guidance including course selection and schedules; assisting with resolving academic issues.
Job Responsibilities:
Assess student needs and provide academic advice; advise students in course selection, scheduling, and other academic matters; monitor academic progress; assist in resolving academic issues; make referrals as needed; maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records
Assist with coordinating designated student group testing, consulting, and advising program/services
Prepare and disseminate information to a variety of audiences
Coordinate and participate in recruitment and retention activities; conduct meetings for prospective students/families, high school counselors, and University staff
Serve as liaison between students, faculty, staff, campus and University constituents
May evaluate academic advising services; as instructed, propose, update, or develop programs/improvements
May serve as mentor to other academic advising staff; coordinate training and development
Education and Experience Requirements:
This position requires a master's degree and 3+ year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree or equivalent in student development, counseling, education, or related field preferred. Experience in higher education preferred.
This position requires successful completion of the following background checks:
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Competencies critical to success include:
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills are essential.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, data management software, and knowledge of web-based student information systems and early alert systems PeopleSoft and Starfish also preferred.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) that support students of diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
This position is hiring for a January 2025 start date.
Application Instructions:
For full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application.
Abington, PA is a northern suburb of Philadelphia known for its diversity and accessibility. Located just 45 minutes outside of center city, residents can easily travel to and from Philadelphia and Abington’s surrounding communities such as Willow Grove, Glenside, Roslyn, and Jenkintown by SEPTA trains, regional rails, and buses, making it an ideal place to live and work. As a staff member at Penn State Abington, you will enjoy access to popular destinations such as Keswick Village, home of the Keswick Theater, Willow Grove Mall, Briar Bush Nature Center, and Abington Arts Center. You can enjoy outdoor recreation at any of Abington’s 25 public parks, as well as shopping, dining, and other historic arts, museums, entertainment, and community events of the greater Philadelphia region while working in a diverse, lively, tight-knit, and engaging campus community.
Penn State offers a competitive and generous benefits package for full-time staff which includes:
Health insurance, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and dependent children to attend Penn State
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick days, and paid parental leave
Visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for additional information about benefits.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$46,400.00 - $67,300.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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