Academic Advising Specialist
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Job Posting:JR100692 Academic Advising Specialist (Open)Department:Academic Advisement Center, JMPosition Type:RegularOpen Date:12-13-2024Close Date:Job Description:Provides academic assistance, support, guidance and information to new and continuing students. This position is assigned to the Academic Advising Center, imbedded in academic departments, online programs and regional centers to ensure student success and improved retention.Responsibilities:Assist students in developing an educational plan upon entry to the University, through the selection of courses and a major field of study that are consistent with their life goals, abilities and interests. This position provides information and support to students to make informed decisions to achieve academic success and support retention and graduation goals.• Assist students with adjusting to college; encourage establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals.• Facilitate learning communities; advises students in group and one-on-one sessions;• Provides academic assistance, support, guidance and information to new and continuing students, in a face-to-face or virtual format; provide one-on-one or group advising sessions.• Provides guidance each semester for completing general education and core requirements for the student's selected field of study.• Provides information to students regarding academic policies and procedures specific to the student's discipline, as well as graduation requirements for Bowie State University.• Facilitate academic success and retention by providing guidance on timely movement through academic majors.• Monitors academic progress of students each semester; maintains student files in online filing/communication system (Starfish/iCan)• Advise students on academic, career and personal issues, making appropriate referrals to the Career Development Center and Counseling Services, whenever necessary.• Assist students with resources on career exploration and encourage assistance with interest assessments and resume writing in the Career Development Center;• By the end of the transfer student's first semester at the University, ensure transfer credit is appropriately evaluated and course substitutions approved in the academic department.• Meet with students to review their degree-in-progress status and plan for final semesters;• Assist students with what if scenarios to change majors if they do not meet the academic criteria required in their first chosen major.• Assist students with seeking out leadership opportunities in the academic department, academic college, or college wide leadership positions within student affairs.• Encourage students to seek out-of-classroom opportunities in research and internships reflective of the major, to build their resume.• Assist students with resources available on campus to assist with writings papers, including junior papers and senior theses. and other course writing assignments or tutoring services, as needed.• Advise students of graduation application deadlines. Directs students to the appropriate faculty for information on post-baccalaureate and graduate programs.• Help to prepare students to enter the workforce.• Teach up to two sections of three-credit, Freshman Seminar (FRSE 101) course each academic year.• Serve on committees, lead projects and present to large and small groups as needed.Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior employment in higher education, teaching K-12 or in customer service. Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.Training will be provided on advising skills and competencies and expected delivery outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree required. Must have computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Virtual platforms and be familiar with student information systems.

Conditions of Employment:

• Duties will require individuals to work some evenings and weekends. Must clear a criminal background check prior to onboarding.

Additional Job Information:Academic Support CoordinatorBowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.