Academic Advisor (Staff Support Social Sciences)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an Academic Advisor to support students across multiple departments in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and CGS. The role focuses on goal setting, course planning, and connecting students to resources, with a hybrid on-campus/remote schedule.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and at least 2 years of experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are required to manage a sizeable caseload and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organization, communication, timeliness, cooperation and collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on degree planning and course selection.
• Coordinate with departments to support majors across programs.
• Assist with graduation planning, retention efforts, and student services.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Academic Advisor

Staff Support Social Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006863)

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies (CGS) have openings for academic advisors to work with declared majors across multiple departments and programs in the Dietrich School. We seek positive, conscientious, student-centered individuals to help prepare students for lives of impact by connecting them with educational experiences tailored to their specific goals and needs. Academic advisors work with students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives and with a broad range of academic interests that intersect. Examples include: transfer students, adult/non-traditional students, students from underrepresented backgrounds, and students at various stages in the academic decision-making process. We ask applicants to discuss experiences working with these student groups in your cover letter. Academic advisors help students identify academic and career goals and assist with appropriate course selection, degree planning, and co-curricular exploration. Academic advisors connect students to helpful resources and services and monitor degree progress. In order to deliver a high level of student service within dynamic and changing environments, academic advisors continually build on a foundation of advising theory and practice. Academic advisors will participate in and assist with the planning and implementation of unit and/or University-sponsored activities, including, but not limited to: retention and outreach efforts, internal working groups/committees, prospective student programs, graduation review, onboarding programs for new students, and remediation efforts for students experiencing academic difficulties. Academic advisors use various software packages and platforms to fulfill these responsibilities and must be able to adapt to new technologies without sacrificing quality. Academic advisors must be committed advocates for a diverse student body and successfully build and foster inclusive relationships with students and colleagues. This position requires patience, flexibility, energy, and a sincere desire to assist students. Excellent organization, communication skills, timeliness, cooperation, collaboration, and accuracy are essential. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous demands, inclusive of balancing a sizeable caseload of students with administrative, creative, and/or project driven responsibilities. An ability to understand and appreciate the perspectives of various communities, including communities of color, is a must.

Job Summary

Utilizes advanced advising knowledge, theory, and practical experience to serve as an academic liaison for students to identify academic and career goals, select appropriate courses, and plan for degree attainment. Manages small to medium-sized, moderately complex projects.

Essential Functions

The Academic Advisor must be able to use a computer and keyboard, and be able to use video communication technology (Skype, Zoom, Teams, etc.). Work is frequently conducted by email, telephone, in-person, or using video communication technology. The ability to communicate in a clear and concise fashion is essential.

Physical Effort

This position is generally sedentary within an office setting, but the ability to travel around campus is occasionally necessary. Also, must be able to pick-up and carry 25 pounds.

Position Details

• Assignment Category: Full-time regular
• Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This position is bargaining unit eligible
• Job Classification: Staff.Academic Advisor II
• Job Family: Academic & Student Services
• Job Sub-Family: Academic Advising
• Campus: Pittsburgh
• Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
• Substitution: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
• Hiring Range: $45,000 to $50,000 annually
• Relocation Offered: No
• Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
• Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
• Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.