Academic Adviser

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Want to bring your passion to advocate, guide, and assist distance learners to a highly successful team? The Academic Advising team within the Chaiken Center for Student Success is seeking an Academic Adviser who will play an integral role in the matriculation and retention of undergraduate degree students and military learners studying online through Penn State World Campus in all fifty states and around the world. We encourage all team members to portray a sense of belonging and openness to all colleagues. If you are looking for an environment of belonging and are passionate about helping distance learners, consider joining our team!

The World Campus advising team is committed to providing a lifelong connection for students to The Pennsylvania State University. As a student-centered support system, the advising team guides students toward developing sound educational plans while also being advocates for students and supporting their academic needs. Through these efforts, World Campus advisers seek to empower students to be self-directed in their educational pursuits, take responsibility for their own education, and promote active and lifelong learning. In addition to this advocacy, academic advisers complete undergraduate degree audits and assist with course selection; contribute to innovative committees that impact student success; proactively communicate with students via e-mail, telephone, and virtually, i.e. Zoom; and assist with strategic planning.

Education and Experience Requirments:

• A Master’s degree or higher (with preferred study in adult education, counselor education, or higher education) and three years of related experience OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

• Military experience preferred

• Competencies critical to success are:

  • demonstrated passion for academic advising of online military students

  • ability to build strong partnerships with students who you may never meet in person

  • has student support instincts

  • is committed to team and accountability for the whole

  • encourages a sense of belonging for all

  • data-driven decision making

  • follow-through and attention to detail

  • genuine comfort working in a large, rapidly changing organization

  • ability to manage a work week that may exceed 40 hours during peak times

  • excellent verbal and written communication skills

We seek candidates who can demonstrate experience and ability to advance Outreach’s diversity initiative. Typical hours of work will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Eastern Standard Time with requirements to work evenings for special events. This position is fully remote.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be accepted for one week. Please direct any questions regarding the position to Andrea Buffone, (akg5065@psu.edu).  Questions about the application process may be directed to Alison Witt (alm191@psu.edu), HR Consultant.

This position will work fully remote. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence 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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