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Part-Time Academic Advisor

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Palo Alto, California, United States Penn State University Full time
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • 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. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants .

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Behrend, is proud to announce the start of a Second-Degree Nursing Option beginning in Fall 2026 and seeks applicants for a part time academic advisor/recruiter for our growing BSN program.

This position is a part-time appointment (~20 hours per week) beginning immediately.

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing transcripts of potential candidates to ensure pre-requite courses have been completed; will verify all admission criteria have been met; and will ensure readiness of potential students for the fast-paced demands of the accelerated nursing curriculum. The candidate will represent Penn State Behrend with partners from the The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing as well as work within the system of our clinical facilities to ensure regulatory compliance with student clearances, background checks, and immunization and vaccine records. Candidates may also be required to advise undergraduate pre-nursing and nursing students.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Planning, organizing, and supporting recruitment activities both in-person and virtual.
  • Reserve spaces, develop itineraries, prepare materials, coordinate work between teams, and serve as point of contact for recruitment efforts.
  • Collaborate with College of Nursing and Strategic Communications to engage with social media.
  • Respond to all potential student inquiries of the nursing programs.
  • Review all transcripts for successful completion of prerequisite courses to ensure success in the accelerated format of nursing programs.
  • Provide ongoing support for retention of students.
  • Provide guidance for relocation and housing of students.
  • Provide resources for financial assistance.
  • Greet and tour campus with potential students and visitors and provide information on academic programs and clinical placements.
  • Provide support for scheduling, personal calendars, and travel arrangements
  • Coordinate meeting logistics including scheduling, material preparation, and agendas
  • Compose, review, and distribute internal and external communications
  • Collect, organize, research, and analyze information and data to prepare reports, presentations, summaries, contracts, and proposals
  • Create and maintain files and databases
  • Resolve inquiries and ensure compliance with work unit and/or University policies and procedures
  • May perform non-routine and confidential administrative duties, and proxy responsibilities as authorized

Qualifications:

  • Candidates for the position must possess a master's degree plus a minimum of one year of experience, preferably in a nursing advising role (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

  • High attention to detail

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across multiple audiences

  • Experience in administration of nursing programs in higher education is highly preferred.

  • Please note that recruitment activities could be offered after traditional work hours and on weekends.

To be considered, candidates must apply electronically on the Penn State job site at and submit the following:

  • Cover letter of application specifically detailing relevant qualifications for the position

  • Current curriculum vitae

  • Names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Kimberly Streiff, Chair for Undergraduate Nursing Education at Penn State Behrend at

Penn State Behrend, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Science, Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered. The Erie area has multiple opportunities available for collaborative research and scholarly activity through two local hospitals. Additionally, the college maintains a research partnership with the Magee Women's Research Institute - Erie (MWRI-Erie).

The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is one of the country's most comprehensive colleges of nursing in any public university. With over 2,100 undergraduate students and approximately 200 graduate students, the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing footprint are worldwide with our faculty creating immeasurable experiences for our students around the globe.

The academic home of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program is the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. To learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree and the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, please visit

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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 .

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Penn State is an equal opportunity 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact

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