Academic Advisor, Meyerhoff Scholars Pathways

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

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.