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Pennsylvania State University

Academic Adviser

🇺🇸 Penn State University Park, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $42K - $61K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ October 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Academic Adviser for the School of Hospitality Management in the College of Health and Human Development. The position involves assessing student needs, providing academic guidance on course selection and scheduling, monitoring progress, resolving academic issues, coordinating recruitment and retention activities, serving as a liaison, and potentially supervising and mentoring academic advising staff.

Highlights
  • Advise students on academic matters including course selection, scheduling, and monitoring academic progress
  • Coordinate student group testing, consulting, and advising programs/services
  • Prepare and distribute information to diverse audiences
  • Participate in recruitment and retention, including meetings with prospective students, families, and counselors
  • Serve as liaison among students, faculty, staff, and university constituents
  • May evaluate and improve academic advising services and programs
  • May mentor and provide training for advising staff
  • May supervise staff, including hiring and performance management
  • Requires a Master’s Degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination
  • Salary range: $42,100 to $61,000 with a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount

Academic Adviser Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants
POSITION SPECIFICS
The School of Hospitality Management in the College of Health and Human Development is seeking an Academic Adviser. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working effectively with students in a team environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Assess student needs and provide academic advice; advise students in course selection, scheduling, and other academic matters; monitor academic progress; assist in resolving academic issues; make referrals as needed; maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records
  • Assist with coordinating designated student group testing, consulting, and advising program/services
  • Prepare and disseminate information to a variety of audiences
  • Coordinate and participate in recruitment and retention activities; conduct meetings for prospective students/families, high school counselors, and University staff
  • Serve as liaison between students, faculty, staff, campus and University constituents
  • May evaluate academic advising services; as instructed, propose, update, or develop programs/improvements
  • May serve as mentor to other academic advising staff; coordinate training and development
  • May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
 
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSMaster's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
acceptedRequired Certifications:None
 
Application Instructions:
For full consideration, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESThis position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
 Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
 
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $61,000.00.
 
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
 
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.