Advisor.
Description:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree
-2 Years professional experience advising students in a higher education environment.
-Ability to act as an advocate for students and the University.
-Ability to encourage and empower undergraduate students.
-Knowledge of academic policies and procedures in a higher education setting.
-Knowledge and understanding of higher education, student development and academic advising.
-Ability to communicate effectively and work effectively as a member of the advising team.
-Familiarity with advising software (Advise on the Web, SIS, U-Achieve, etc.) preferred.
-Strong attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills are essential.
-Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
-Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
-Demonstrated excellence in developing and maintaining supportive relationships with students, coworkers, administrators, and faculty members.
-Special consideration will be given to candidates with a master’s degree in psychology or a related discipline and experience with the academic requirements and administrative policies of the University of Maryland, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Department of Psychology.
-Teaching experience with student evaluations that demonstrate a dedication to student learning and evidence-based pedagogy also is desired.
-Experience with career advising/counseling is preferred.
-Ability to encourage and empower undergraduate students.
-Knowledge of academic policies and procedures in a higher education setting.
-Knowledge and understanding of higher education, student development and academic advising.
-Ability to communicate effectively and work effectively as a member of the advising team.
-Familiarity with advising software (Advise on the Web, SIS, U-Achieve, etc.) preferred.
-Strong attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills are essential.
-Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
-Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
-Demonstrated excellence in developing and maintaining supportive relationships with students, coworkers, administrators, and faculty members.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master’s degree; degree preferred in Counseling/Psychology/Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs or a related field Experience in higher education advising, or counseling.
-Special consideration will be given to candidates with a master’s degree in psychology or a related discipline and experience with the academic requirements and administrative policies of the University of Maryland, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Department of Psychology.
-Teaching experience with student evaluations that demonstrate a dedication to student learning and evidence-based pedagogy also is desired.
-Experience with career advising/counseling is preferred.
How To Apply:
For best consideration, please apply HERE 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.
