Senior Academic Advisor

University of Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland seeks a Senior Academic Advisor in the CMNS Undergraduate Student Services team to manage degree completion processes and apply academic policies for undergraduates.

The role includes degree clearance reviews, policy interpretation, and maintenance of student records, with some student-facing duties such as teaching CMNS100 and assisting with large events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of experience providing counseling or advising services.
• Knowledge of undergraduate education and academic policies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive degree clearance reviews and evaluate policy exceptions.
• Interpret and apply university and college regulations; maintain accurate records.
• Support high-volume administrative processes for degree completion and graduation readiness.
• Teach CMNS100: Becoming a Science Terp and assist with drop-in advising and events.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Policy interpretation

Fast-paced team work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Student Information Systems

Degree Audit Platforms

Electronic Document Repositories

Workflow Management Systems

Shared Databases

Job description

# Job Description Summary
The Senior Academic Advisor serves as a policy and degree completion specialist within the CMNS Undergraduate Student Services team and is responsible for managing high-volume, detail-oriented academic operations that directly support undergraduate degree completion. This position supports and carries out college-wide processes to ensure that students make satisfactory progress toward successful completions of graduation requirements by applying analytical review, sound judgment, and consistent and equitable application of academic policies.

Primary responsibilities include conducting comprehensive degree clearance reviews, evaluating and ruling on undergraduate exceptions to policy, interpreting and applying university and college academic regulations, maintaining accurate and clear records and reviews accessed by other members of the team. The primary focus is the accurate execution of administrative and operational processes that support academic policy implementation, degree clearance, and student record accuracy. The position also includes some student-facing responsibilities, such as teaching CMNS100: Becoming a Science Terp, participating in drop-in advising, and assisting with several large student events.

Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of desktop computers. The position does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience providing counseling or advising services.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of best practices in organization and administration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of undergraduate education and academic policies.

Skill in oral and written communication and attention to detail.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• Master's degree in Higher Education Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with higher education technology systems, including Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Gmail, and Calendar), student information systems, degree audit platforms, electronic document repositories, workflow management systems, shared databases, and other university technology applications.
• Professional experience in a high-volume, fast-paced higher education environment involving student records, degree clearance, graduation certification, academic records management, registrar operations, or related academic administrative functions.
• Experience interpreting and applying university and academic policies and degree requirements to support degree completion, graduation eligibility, and academic decision-making.
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of student academic records, including degree audits, transcripts, transfer credit, and graduation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 Professional References

Best Consideration Date: 10/12/26

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

# Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position

# Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .

# Department
CMNS-College of Computer, Math & Natural Sciences

# Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular

# Salary Range
$57,920 - $80,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

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Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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