University of Maryland
Academic Advisor
Edtech.com's Summary
- Deliver academic advising to all education majors including Integrated Master's Certification Program and Terrapin Teacher candidates.
- Contribute to campus New Student Orientation and advise prospective graduate students.
- Support first-year student retention initiatives and assist with reporting on admissions and enrollment trends.
- Monitor student progress toward degree completion following college benchmarks.
- Collaborate on recruitment efforts both on and off campus and participate in departmental and college committees.
- Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to interpret and apply institutional policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Must have a Bachelor's degree and two years of counseling or advising experience; up to four years of experience may substitute for education requirements.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in higher education administration, education, counseling, or related field, plus 2-3 years of higher education student-facing experience or work in teacher education or youth settings.
- Salary range is $57,717 to $62,235 annually.
- Position requires completion of a background check and employment eligibility verification.
Academic Advisor Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization Summary Statement:
The Office of Student Services in the College of Education (EDUC) at the University of Maryland offers comprehensive academic support and advising for education majors at every stage of their program. Its mission is to guide students through essential milestones, including admission, orientation, course registration, academic planning, graduation requirements, and teacher certification, ensuring they understand and meet all program expectations.
The office serves both undergraduate and graduate students by providing individualized advising, resources on academic policies and degree programs, and support in exploring curricular options that align with their academic and professional goals.
Position Summary:
The Academic Advisor reports to the Assistant Director of the Office of Student Services and is primarily responsible for delivering comprehensive academic advising to all education majors, including the Integrated Master's Certification Program (IMCP) and Terrapin Teacher candidates. This position contributes to campus New Student Orientation programs and provides general advising support to prospective graduate students.
The Advisor will support firstâyear student retention initiatives within EDUC and assist with data reporting related to teacher education admissions, enrollment trends, and projections. This position is responsible for monitoring student progress toward degree completion in alignment with established college benchmarks and will collaborate with the Assistant Director on recruitment efforts both on and off campus, as well as participate in departmental and college committees.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work is performed in a normal office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must be able to read a computer screen and type for extended periods. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
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
Preferences:
Master's degree in higher education administration, education, counseling, or a related field.
Two to three years of professional experience in student-facing roles within higher education, such as student affairs, registration, admissions, orientation, retention initiatives, or career services; and/or experience in teacher education or youth-focused settings, including K-12 classrooms, schools, or community-based educational organizations.
Required Application Materials:
Resume/CV, Cover Letter, 2-3 Professional References
Best Consideration Date:
April 7, 2026
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
EDUC-Student Services
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$57,717-$62,235
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
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.
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.
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