Academic Advisor

Job Description Summary

The Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning is a co-located office in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). This position will serve as a full-time professional Academic Advisor in the Feller Center for Academic Advising and Career Planning in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. In addition to academic advising, this position will support the graduation clearance process for undergraduate students, lead the Peer Mentor Program, and serve as the liaison with Living-Learning Programs. The Feller Center is a student-centered, team-oriented work environment where staff who are eager to engage with and make a difference in the lives of undergraduate students are able to contribute their talents and grow as professionals.

This position will serve as a full-time professional Academic Advisor in the Feller Center for Academic Advising and Career Planning in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. In addition to academic advising, this position will support the graduation clearance process for undergraduate students, lead the Peer Mentor Program, and serve as the liaison with Living-Learning Programs. The Feller Center is a student-centered, team-oriented work environment where staff who are eager to engage with and make a difference in the lives of undergraduate students are able to contribute their talents and grow as professionals.

General Responsibilities include:
- Advise undergraduate students both in-person and remotely via zoom, phone, and email.
- Support graduation clearance through reviewing student records, performing general administrative tasks, using multiple campus software tools for tracking and communicating with students, and resolving questions or problems that arise.
- Coordinate the Peer Mentor Program, including overseeing graduation planning workshops for new students.
- Serve as liaison to living-learning and other special programs, including leading academic planning workshops for first-year BSOS majors in these programs.
- Teach a section of UNIV100 or BSOS361 each year.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Two (2) 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, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of best practices in organization and administration.
Knowledge of public relations and marketing techniques.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred in Behavioral and Social Sciences, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Psychology or related field. Experience with Salesforce, Workday or other CRM or ERP systems in higher education preferred.

Required Application Materials:

 Please send a cover letter outlining your interest in the position; a resume or CV, and the names of at least two references with their current email addresses and phone numbers. when applying online through ejobs.umd.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

4/17/2026

Remuneration:
This full-time exempt staff position offers a salary range of $62,000-$69,500, depending on education and prior experience.  In the 2025-26 academic year, full-time staff in the Feller Center are able to work remotely up to two days per week with their supervisor's approval. Although this hybrid work environment is not guaranteed, we anticipate it will continue in the coming years. University of Maryland offers a very competitive benefits package, annual leave and holiday schedule.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

BSOS-College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

62,000 to 69,500

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 regarding disclosable background check information. 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.

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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