Academic Adviser Position

7 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time

Job Description and Position Requirements:

Penn State Greater Allegheny seeks an Academic Adviser to guide students in planning a program of study that aligns with their goals and interests. The successful candidate will have a background in academic advising with a proven track record and commitment to serving diverse student populations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising exploratory students, introducing various academic programs and co-curricular experiences
  • Monitoring student progress using established tools and serving as the subject matter expert on student progress reporting
  • Development of a peer mentoring program connecting first-year and at-risk students with academic and personal resources and strategies for success
  • Implementing academic recovery programs for students on academic warning or those at risk of not meeting their academic goals
  • Special academic programs planning and implementation, including the annual advising day and academic commitment day programs

This position requires a master's degree or higher plus one year of work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong attention to detail, commitment to honor and integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, ability to work independently and as part of a team, effective knowledge of computer applications, and efficiently manage time, balance multiple responsibilities, and adapt to change.

Application Information: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references. The position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is $42,000.00 to $61,000.00, and the position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA ChildAbuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Campus Security Crime Statistics: Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR), which includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW: Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.



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