Academic Advisor

UMBC; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for dependents

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

The Meyerhoff Scholars Program at UMBC invites applications for a staff adviser who will provide foundational academic and career advising to sophomore Meyerhoff Scholars, monitor progress, and coordinate day-to-day retention activities.

You will develop targeted programming, lead workshops and seminars, support the six-week Summer Bridge Program, and collaborate with campus partners. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in this diverse, grant-funded environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• The incumbent must have 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; ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

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.
• Must have 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 are required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (substitute for up to 2 years experience)

Job description

Job no: 495218
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Academic Advising/Services

Department:

Meyerhoff Scholars Program

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. In a proven formula for success, the program adheres to 13 key components . While top scholars at other institutions are motivated by competition, 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.

Position Overview:

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 academicbest practices, graduate pathway preparation, and research engagement. Additionally, this position will support the six-week residential Summer Bridge Program.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role ranges from $ 54,000 to $61,000and offers over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full-time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

A limited telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Advise andmonitorindividual academic and career progress. Provide one-on-oneadvising, mentoring, and personal coaching for second-year MeyerhoffScholars.
• Provide guidance andmonitorprogram standards on curriculum planning,academic requirements, courseselectionand registration, academic difficulty, and majoror minor options.
• Coordinate referrals to and collaborate with campus partners toaddress 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 ofacademic, leadership, life skills, and social programming to support the growth anddevelopment of incoming scholars for a six-week Summer Bridge Program.
• Must have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong customer serviceskills and the ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and establish effectiverelationships are required. Must be detail-oriented, work well under pressure, exercise good judgment,and confidentially reconcile differing points of view.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize, organize, andmanage a workload as well as multitask in a fast-paced academic setting, the 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 is required.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

The incumbent must have 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. A Master's degree will substitute for up to two years of experience.Must have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong customer serviceskills and the ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and establish effectiverelationships are required. Must be detail-oriented, work well under pressure, exercise good judgment,and confidentially reconcile differing points of view. Ability to efficiently prioritize, organize, andmanage a workload as well as multitask in a fast-paced academic setting, the 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 is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A graduate degree in a related field is preferred.

Additional Benefits:

• 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)
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary: This role ranges from $54,000 to $61,000 , depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Hours: Full-Time

Type:

Type: Regular, Grant Funded

Additional Information:

Additional Information: This position is Grant Funded, wherein employment is contingent upon award renewal.

FLSA Status:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Aff...

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.

Work Authorization

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.

Advertised: Aug 5 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled