Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number: | 117544 |
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Title: | Advisor |
Functional Title: | Academic Advisor |
Category Status: | 33-Exempt Regular |
Applicant Search Category: | Staff |
University Authorized FTE: | 1.000 |
Unit: | BSOS-Psychology |
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. |
Background Checks | Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. |
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: | The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising for students applying to and admitted to the undergraduate Psychology major. Advising duties include academic and career counseling in one-on-one, group and online settings. Teaching responsibilities involve both in-class and online courses, including experiential learning and independent study in psychology and first year and advanced-student seminars for psychology majors. Advisors may be asked to develop new courses, curricula and learning assessments to enhance and evaluate student learning and integrate new technology-based learning tools. Administrative duties include managing projects, planning undergraduate program events and commencement ceremonies, leading new student orientations for prospective, incoming and transfer students, and conducting academic audits for entrance to the major, gateway requirements and graduation clearance and serve as back-up to UG program scheduling. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. |
Benefits Summary | Top Benefits and Perks: Exempt Benefits Summary |
Minimum Qualifications: | Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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Preferences: | Preferences:
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Additional Certifications: | |
Additional Information: | For best consideration, please apply through eTerp by February 1, 2024. Please submit a cover letter, resume, list of references and a personal statement describing your advising philosophy as “Supplemental Document 1.” Letters of reference are not required but are encouraged. |
Job Risks | Not Applicable to This Position |
Physical Demands | The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Posting Date: | 01/18/2024 |
Closing Date: | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Best Consideration Date | 02/01/2024 |
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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