Part-time Academic Advisor - Nursing At Penn State Behrend

Penn State Behrend

Erie, Pennsylvania, US
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Review transcripts and admission criteria
Ensure prerequisite course completion
Provide student support and guidance
** Penn State Behrend is seeking a part-time Academic Advisor for its new Second-Degree Nursing Option, which begins in Fall 2026. The role focuses on reviewing candidate transcripts, ensuring admission criteria are met, and supporting recruitment activities for the BSN program. **

Job Summary

  • This position is a part-time appointment (~20 hours per week) beginning immediately.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing transcripts of potential candidates to ensure pre-requite courses have been completed; will verify all admission criteria have been met; and will ensure readiness of potential students for the fast-paced demands of the accelerated nursing curriculum.
  • Candidates may also be required to advise undergraduate pre-nursing and nursing students.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Penn State Behrend is seeking a part-time Academic Advisor for its new Second-Degree Nursing Option, which begins in Fall 2026. The role focuses on reviewing candidate transcripts, ensuring admission criteria are met, and supporting recruitment activities for the BSN program. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Review transcripts and admission criteria
  • Ensure prerequisite course completion
  • Provide student support and guidance
  • Represent Penn State Behrend
  • Collaborate with College of Nursing

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education administration
  • Engage with social media
  • Provide relocation and housing guidance

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree
  • One year of experience
  • Nursing advising role preferred
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate clearly

Work Rights

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