Part Time - Advising Center - Academic Adviser

Penn State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Harrisburg is seeking a Part-Time Academic Adviser to assist students in achieving their academic goals. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in higher education, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. This role involves guiding students in course selection, monitoring progress, and ensuring confidentiality of records.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in higher education or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helping students understand degree requirements.
• Guiding course selection and scheduling.
• Monitoring students’ academic progress.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Office Software

Educational Software

Job description

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Part Time - Advising Center - Academic Adviser

Apply locations Penn State Harrisburg time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ_0000067644

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Lambert Undergraduate Advising Center at Penn State Harrisburg seeks applicants for the opening of Part-Time Academic Adviser. This opening will serve students by helping them to identify and achieve academic goals, make well-informed educational plans, take advantage of educational opportunities, and navigate the academic environment of the University. The ideal candidate should be student-centered and have a strong understanding of working with a diverse student body.

Job Duties

• Helping students understand degree requirements.
• Guiding students in course selection and scheduling.
• Assisting students in resolving academic concerns.
• Monitoring students’ academic progress.
• Interpreting University policies, procedures, and curriculum.
• Assessing students’ needs and making appropriate referrals.
• Supporting the recruitment and retention of undergraduate students through New Student Orientation academic advising.
• Delivering presentations through various Advising Center programs.
• Ensuring confidentiality of student records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1 or more years’ experience in higher education, counseling, education, communications, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 3 or more years’ experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience using a variety of office and educational software.
• Understanding of college student development.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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