Neuroscience Academic Advisor

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 125359
Title: Academic Advisor
Functional Title: Neuroscience Academic Advisor
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.0
Unit: CMNS-College of Computer, Math & Natural Sciences
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The purpose of the position is to advise undergraduates on degree requirements, academic planning, academic policies, course selection, experiential learning opportunities, academic audits and degree clearances, graduate study and career planning, and referrals to a wide range of campus services. There will be significant involvement in orientation, and admission activities as well as informational events. Other duties include teaching a Neuroscience section of the college’s freshman seminar: CMNS100, maintaining advising records, auditing, managing social media and other outreach, scheduling and commencement.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • A bachelor’s degree.


Experience:
  • 1-2 years professional experience in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated excellence in developing and maintaining supportive relationships with students, coworkers, administrators and faculty members.
  • Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills are essential.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experience as an undergraduate academic advisor working with diverse populations.
  • Experience as an undergraduate academic advisor working at a 4-year university.
  • A master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience with the academic requirements and administrative policies of the University of Maryland, and campus. technologies (e.g., AOW, U. Achieve, SIS, TerpEngage or Salesforce, Canvas, Qualtrics).
  • Teaching experience.
  • Basic programing and web design experience encouraged.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. Lifting boxes of materials for events may also be required.
Posting Date: 05/17/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 05/31/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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