Job Description Summary

The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising for students admitted to the Smith School’s Undergraduate Program. This includes meeting with a caseload of advisees and administering various aspects of the caseload, including performing degree audits, satisfactory progress reviews, degree clearances, transfer credit evaluation, etc. In addition, this position will be involved in participating and in some cases coordinating various activities for students enrolled in the Smith School’s Undergraduate Program. The position also participates in new student orientations and other appropriate college and office functions and events.

Examples of work include:
Managing a caseload of undergraduate students admitted to the Smith School of Business. Participating in new student orientations and serving as the primary presenter at selected orientations. Assisting in posting of credit and preparation of new student records for orientation.
Participating in other college functions such as graduation ceremonies and awards banquets. In addition, this position will be called upon to serve on relevant campus/college committees that relate to the mission of the Undergraduate Program Office.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift 10 lbs.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience providing counseling or advising services.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of best practices in organization and administration.
Knowledge of public relations and marketing techniques.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

Master’s degree or higher strongly preferred.
Familiarity with advising software (Advise on the Web, SIS, u.achieve, Sales Force, Workday etc.) preferred.

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter, resume and list three references

Best Consideration Date:

February 23, 2026

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Job Risks

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

BMGT-Dean-Undergraduate

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$65K to $75K

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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