The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Advisor and Student Support Specialist position advises undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), primarily students in the Explorations program who enter UMaine as undeclared. Using a purposeful, holistic, and developmental approach, the Academic Advisor and Student Support Specialist will guide students throughout the first semesters of their college experience. The Academic Advisor and Student Support Specialist position is the CLAS lead for connecting with students who are issued an alert through the UMaine tracking system (currently EAB Navigate). The Academic Advisor and Student Support Specialist may teach various first-year seminars and academic recovery courses during the academic year and will participate in recruitment and retention initiatives. The typical hiring range for this position is $43,830 - $45,830, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) .

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree.

• Demonstrated experience working in academic advising or student support services in higher education.

• Effective verbal, written, and computer skills. Proficiency in use of standard business software such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zoom. Demonstrated ability to develop proficiency in new software products.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in building positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Social Work, Guidance, or a related field.

• Knowledge of college or university academic information systems and learning management software, including early alert systems like Navigate or Starfish.

• Evidence of resourcefulness, creativity, and efficiency in solving problems.

• Classroom teaching experience.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by September 16, 2024.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair John Mascetta at john.mascetta@maine.edu or 207-581-1952.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.