Academic Advisor

UMCP (University of Maryland)

College Park, Maryland, US
$59,186 - $69,035; not specified; for more informa...
Academic advising virtual and in person
Managing social media for undergraduate program
Maintaining undergraduate advising elms page
The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising to current and future communication majors, both virtually and in person, and is an important part of building community and belonging within the Department

Job Summary

  • The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising to current and future communication majors, both virtually and in person, and is an important part of building community and belonging within the Department.
  • Tasks include advising students on major requirements, degree clearances, prerequisite checks, course permissions, managing social media, maintaining the ELMS page, assisting with student events, presenting workshops, and orientation advising.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree, two years of counseling or advising experience, and strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a diverse community.

Matching Summary

The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising to current and future communication majors, both virtually and in person, and is an important part of building community and belonging within the Department.

Salary

$59,186 - $69,035; Not specified; For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic advising virtual and in person
  • Managing social media for undergraduate program
  • Maintaining undergraduate advising ELMS page
  • Presenting workshops and coordinating events
  • Customer service and sensitivity to diverse community

Nice-to-have

  • Building community and belonging
  • Experience with advising technology
  • Knowledge of communication field
  • Public relations and marketing techniques

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Two years of counseling or advising experience
  • Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
  • Skill in oral and written communication
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products

Work Rights

Not specified

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