Student Success Adviser
2 weeks ago
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Brandywine is in search of an Academic Support Specialist to oversee advising services for the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS).
Reporting to the Academic Advising Specialist, this role acts as a bridge among students, faculty, staff, and university stakeholders, contributing to university and college-sponsored recruitment and retention efforts.
The Specialist collaborates with peers across Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses to ensure high-quality advising.DUS is the largest enrollment unit within Penn State for students who have yet to declare a major.
The Advising office serves as a general resource to faculty advisers in other academic disciplines and organizes various retention initiatives to enhance student progress toward degree completion.
This position supports projects and undergraduate student success initiatives and engages in university-level academic advising-related searches and committee work.Responsibilities:
Proactively and comprehensively advise undergraduate students at various stages of their academic journeys (typically those in their first and second years) to foster academic and career success.
Assist the Academic Advising Specialist in executing New Student Orientation
Support retention strategies for at-risk students and engage in recruitment and retention activities.
Interpret university policies and procedures as well as curriculum to students, faculty, staff, and university stakeholders.
Actively participate in the campus, college, and university community.
Education and Experience Requirements:
This position necessitates a Master's degree and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Master's degree or equivalent in student development, counseling, education, or a related field is preferred. Experience in higher education is also preferred.This position requires successful completion of the following background checks:
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Competencies critical to success include:
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills are essential.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred but not mandatory.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, data management software, and familiarity with web-based student information systems and early alert systems such as PeopleSoft and Starfish is also preferred.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and development in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) that support students from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Application Instructions:
For full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application.
Campus Information:
Penn State Brandywine - a thriving residential campus - is located on 112 acres, 20 miles west of center city Philadelphia.
Penn State Brandywine's strengths are excellent teaching and research, a diverse study body, athletics, business and civic partnerships, and the Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement.
Penn State Brandywine alumni are part of Penn State's world-wide 700,000+ alumni network.
Penn State Brandywine is located in Media, PA, a popular suburb of Philadelphia, named one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania.
As a staff member at Penn State Brandywine, you will enjoy access to the arts, entertainment, sports, State Parks, Arboretums, restaurants, night life, and community events of the greater Philadelphia region while working with a diverse and close-knit community of professionals.
Penn State Benefits:
Penn State offers a competitive and generous benefits package for full-time staff which includes:
Health insurance, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and dependent children to attend Penn State
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick days, and paid parental leave
For more information about employee benefits visit
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms.
We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.
We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $42, $61,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).
The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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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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