Academic Advising Specialist

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Brandywine is seeking a highly motivated, professional Academic Advising Specialist. Reporting directly to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), the Academic Advising Specialist provides oversight and strategic direction for campus advising (faculty and staff); Division of Undergraduate Studies; data collection, analysis, and assessment related to advising and retention; and academic activities during New Student Orientation. The Specialist collaborates with colleagues across Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses to provide excellence in advising.

Through effective advising Brandywine students learn to take full advantage of their Penn State experience. They gain intellectual skills that support informed decision-making in their educational planning, exploration of alternative programs and majors, as well as co-curricular involvement. The successful candidate will have a track record of working effectively with students from all cultural and economic backgrounds. Comprehensive knowledge of university policy and procedures that apply to the matriculation and the academic, personal, and professional development of undergraduate students is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Direct academic advising for assigned college/campus; develop and implement assessment plans for advising program; direct strategic planning for immediate and projected needs.

• Coordinate effective academic advising and advising-related retention activities, including programs to address at-risk students.

• Prepare, coordinate, and implement New Student Orientation

• Proactively and holistically advise undergraduate students at a variety of levels and positions in their college careers to promote academic and career success.

• Lead academic advising portion of New Student Orientation, including knowledge of VZO platform.

• Recruit, hire, train and supervise Academic Advising staff.

• Coordinate campus use of Starfish advising platform and report data for action by campus faculty and staff.

• Serve on the University Advising Council and collaborate with units on campus and throughout the University on issues and programs related to advising.

• Participate in recruiting events and conduct information sessions for students and parents.

Competencies critical to success include:

• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.

• Positive and collaborative leadership style.

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.

• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• The use of sound judgment and professionalism.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combinesremoteand on-campus work.Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

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. Media is just 20 minutes from the Philadelphia Main Line and 45 minutes to center city. 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 community of professionals.

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