Strategic Degree-Completion Advisor

umd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to support undergraduate degree completion within CMNS Undergraduate Student Services. The role handles high-volume academic operations, applying policies to ensure satisfactory progress toward graduation.

Responsibilities include degree clearance reviews, policy exceptions, records maintenance, and some student-facing duties such as CMNS100: Becoming a Science Terp, drop-in advising, and co-hosting large student events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; four years of advising experience preferred.
• Experience with policies, degree audits, and academic regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct degree clearance reviews and advise on policy exceptions.
• Maintain accurate student records and support CMNS undergraduate services.
• Assist with large student events and occasional CMNS100 teaching.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to support undergraduate degree completion within CMNS Undergraduate Student Services. The role handles high-volume academic operations, applying policies to ensure satisfactory progress toward graduation.

Responsibilities include degree clearance reviews, policy exceptions, records maintenance, and some student-facing duties such as CMNS100: Becoming a Science Terp, drop-in advising, and co-hosting large student events.