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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Brandywine is seeking an Academic Adviser to coordinate advising services for the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS). Reporting to the Academic Advising Specialist, this position serves as a liaison among students, faculty, staff, campus, and university constituents and assists with university and college-sponsored recruitment and retention initiatives. The Adviser collaborates with colleagues across Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses to provide excellence in advising.

DUS is the largest enrollment unit within Penn State for students who have not yet decided on a major. The Advising office serves as a general resource to faculty advisers in other academic majors and coordinates a variety of retention activities to increase student progress to degree completion. This position supports projects and undergraduate student success initiatives and University-level academic advising-related searches and committee work.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively and holistically advise undergraduate students at a variety of levels and positions in their college careers (typically those in their first and second years of college) to promote academic and career success.

• Assist faculty advisers in understanding advising policies, planning tools, and university programs to foster their success as advisers.

• Assist the Academic Advising Specialist in implementing New Student Orientation

• Assist with retention interventions for at-risk students and participate in recruitment and retention activities.

• Interpret University policies and procedures and curriculum to students, faculty, staff, and University constituents.

• Engage actively in the campus, college, and university community

Education and Experience Requirements:

This position requires a Master's degree and 1+ year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree or equivalent in student development, counseling, education, or related field preferred. Experience in higher education 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:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills are essential.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, data management software, and knowledge of web-based student information systems and early alert systems PeopleSoft and Starfish also preferred.

• The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) that support students of diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. 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. 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 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 http://hr.psu.edu/benefits.

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:

$42,100.00 - $61,000.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - 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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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