Academic Adviser

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

As one of the largest enrollment units for first- and second-year students at the Pennsylvania State University, the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS)seeksa student-centered individual to join its academic advising program in an Academic Adviser position. We are looking for someone motivated to engage students in developing skills that allow them toexploreand build meaningful academic goals for their undergraduate educations at Penn State. We are interested in individuals who understanda)the role of academic advising in promoting student success,b)the importance of building inclusive communities for students,c) how to leverage co-curricular involvement to aid exploration and increase students'sense of belonging,and d) the importance of being an engaged colleague and teammate.

The Division of Undergraduate Studies strives to be a collaborative and inclusive community. We embrace individual uniqueness, value the educational,institutional,and societalbenefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them succeed.

The successful candidate will:

• serve as an assigned academic adviser and manage a roster of students.

• develop relationships with advisees, helping to guide their search and choice of exploratory engagement, and monitor their academic progress.

• serve as an adviser, both in-person (on-campus) and virtually (via Zoom), providing individual and group advising.

• develop expertise in interpreting University policies, procedures, and curricular requirements.

• deliver academic advising at New Student Orientation between May to August annually.

• presentat theunit- and University-widerecruitmentand matriculationeventsto largenumbersof students and families.

• participate in unit- and University-wide committees, projects, or initiatives.

• report toa unit director who encourages professional growth.

Qualifications:

• This position will be filled at either the Advanced or Senior level, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Minimally requires aMaster's degreeor higher plusthreeyears of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the Advanced level. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher-level jobs.

Advisers in the Division of Undergraduate Studies come from a variety of backgrounds and havevariedexpertise. This diversity is valued and sought. DUS staff have experience includingK-collegeteaching;residential life; mental-health and schoolcounseling; careeradvising and DEI support. DUS advisers come from a variety of academic backgrounds including the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, arts and world languages. We welcome applications from all interested parties. In particular, we would like to strengthen our collective skills in working with neurodiverse students or/anddiversity, equity,and inclusion.

Application instructions: For full consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter. Review of applicants will begin November 8, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. This is a 100% FTE, year-round position. For more information about the Division of Undergraduate Studies seewww.dus.psu.edu.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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