University of Maryland
Academic Advisor
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- Provide academic advising, orientation, audits, general advising, and degree clearances for the College of Arts & Humanities.
- Collaborate with departmental advisors to facilitate dual track advising processes.
- Manage advising-related administrative tasks, including curating documents and databases.
- Assist Director of Advising in identifying and addressing improvement areas in advising flow.
- Support student retention via outreach programs and teaching student development courses.
- Participate in campus committees as needed.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and advising technology required.
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and two years of counseling or advising experience; additional experience may substitute education.
- Salary range is $59,186 to $71,023 annually.
- Department: ARHU - College of Arts & Humanities.
Academic Advisor Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Academic Advisor's primary role will be to provide academic advising and advising-related programming for the College, such as orientation, mandatory advising audits, general advising, and degree clearances. The Academic Advisor will work closely with departmental advisors to facilitate the College's dual track advising process. Additionally, the Academic Advisor will provide access to information and referrals for issues regarding scholarships, internships, study abroad, counseling, career, and post-baccalaureate options, and other university-related opportunities and support systems. The Academic Advisor will provide administrative oversight of advising-related processes, including curating documents and databases that highlight student curricular and co-curricular opportunities. The Academic Advisor will assist the Director of Advising in efforts to diagnose areas of improvement in the advising flow and to address these areas. The Academic Advisor will liaise with Undergraduate Education colleagues to support student retention through special advising outreach, programming, and teaching student development courses, and participating in campus committees as needed.
Physical Demands: The Advisor will primarily work with students in the Advising Office. The Advisor will also meet with students over Zoom. The Advisor will be required to sit for periods of time, and may have to attend meetings/programs or conduct presentations across campus.
Preferences:
Master's Degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education, the Arts and Humanities, or a related field
Experience involving administration and program planning
Working knowledge of advising technology
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
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
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References
Posting Close Date: March 21, 2026
Open Until Filled: No
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$59,186-$71,023
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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