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POSTED:
10/06/2008
Coordinator of Advising / Title III Grant
Enrollment Division: Academic, Career and Transfer Counseling
Services
Middlesex Community College
Close
Date: Application Review begins 10/31/08 and remains open until
position is filled
Position
Description
Under the
general supervision of the Associate Dean for Academic Advising,
Transfer Counseling and Career Services, this position is responsible
for assisting with the development and operation of an integrated
academic advising, transfer counseling and career services center
that meets the needs of our diverse students, faculty and staff.
Duties
Complete Job
Description Available from Human Resources & on College website:
www.middlesex.mass.edu
Required
Qualifications
Complete Job
Description Available from Human Resources & on College website:
www.middlesex.mass.edu
Preferred
Qualifications
Complete Job
Description Available from Human Resources & on College website:
www.middlesex.mass.edu
Application
Process
SEND COVER
LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Human Resources
Department
(781-280-3527)
Middlesex
Community College
Bedford, MA
01730-1197
Institutional
Information
Middlesex
Community College is a progressive and dynamic learning community,
committed to providing educational programs and services that
support personal growth and economic opportunity for its diverse
student population. Dedicated to student success, the College
provides excellence in teaching, personal attention, and extensive
opportunities for exploration and growth. Closely linked to the
fabric of the community, Middlesex partnerships with school, business
and service organizations provide leadership in economic and community
development and foster a culture of civic engagement and responsive
workforce development. The College’s state-of-the-art programs
in the liberal arts, basic skills, and more than 50 career and
technical fields respond to student and community needs, providing
a strong foundation for college transfer, employment, professional
development and lifelong learning.
Additional
Information
As the largest
community college in Massachusetts, Middlesex offers a choice
of 76 degree and certificate programs.
Contact
Information
Human Resources
Department
(781-280-3527)
Middlesex
Community College
Bedford, MA
01730-1197
POSTED:
10/06/2008
Academic Advisor, code LSC10608
School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education
Purchase College, SUNY
Close
Date: 11/15/08
Position
Description
The School
of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education at Purchase College,
State University of New York seeks an Academic Advisor to advise
matriculated and non-matriculated adult students onsite at Purchase
College and at an offsite location.
Duties
Responsibilities
include tracking students’ progress towards degree completion,
overseeing one extension site, conducting outreach/recruitment
of prospective students, assisting with special events as needed
(open houses, graduation reception, alumni reunions, etc), and
coordinating credit certificate programs.
Required
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students;
excellent written and verbal communications skills; and ability
to work as a team member as well as independently. Must have reliable
transportation and be able to drive moderate distance. Some evening
and weekend hours required.
Preferred
Qualifications
Preferred
qualifications: Master’s degree; experience in a college setting;
and experience working with adult students.
Application
Process
To apply,
reference job code LSC10608 on subject line and/or letter of application
along with resume to:
Aaron Sanders
Affirmative
Action Officer
735 Anderson
Hill Road
Purchase,
New York 10577
human.resources@purchase.edu
Institutional
Information
Please go
to www.purchase.edu .
Additional
Information
Women and
minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Accepting resumes
through November 15, 2008 with a start-date of January 2, 2009.
Contact
Information
Aaron Sanders
Affirmative
Action Officer
POSTED:
9/23/2008
Associate Director
Academic Dean’s Office – Undergraduate Advising
UMass Amherst
Close
Date: 10/20/2008
Position
Description
The Academic
Dean’s Office for Undergraduate Advising is seeking a full-time
advising professional to collaborate with others to develop and
implement academic interventions and manage the delivery of advising
services to upper-class undeclared students needing to advance
towards a major and/or establish good academic standing. Oversee
the day-to-day operation of the Academic Dean’s Office. Represent
the Academic Dean and respond to matters in his absence.
Duties
Duties include
the direction and supervision of staff; lead advising outreach
activities; develop advising materials, prepare reports, and utilize
technology to support advising effectiveness; chair the Undergraduate
Advising Scholastic Review Committee; assist the Academic Dean
with academic discipline decision appeals and student petitions.
Intervene with students and parents regarding the academic discipline
process and respond to matters in the Academic Dean’s absence.
A more detailed job description can be found at http://www.umass.edu/advising
Required_qualifications
Requirements
include Master’s degree, preferably in higher education, guidance
& counseling, or an Arts & Sciences discipline; 5 years
experience in academic advising in higher education (college-level
teaching could substitute for one year of advising); prefer experience
with sophomore or more advanced undeclared & transfer students
with a range of academic abilities; ability to make judgments
and enforce academic rules and regulations; supervisory experience,
preferably in an advising support unit; demonstrated ability to
collaborate with others, organize multiple tasks and set priorities
for action; excellent oral and written skills; computer proficiency
with spreadsheet and database programs; experience with staff
selection and training & working with a large culturally diverse
faculty & undergraduate student population.
Application
Process
Send letter
of application, professional resume and the names of three individuals
who can provide a professional reference. Review of completed
applications will begin Monday, October 20, 2008 and will continue
until position is filled.
Send information
and materials to Associate Director Search #35824, Employment
Office, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 167 Whitmore Admin.
Bldg., Amherst MA 01003 Institutional_information
http://www.umass.edu
Additional
Information
Salary Hiring
Range: $46,700-$58,300 Normal Starting Salary: $46,700-$52,500
The University
of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Women and
members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Contact
Information
Send information
and materials to:
Associate Director Search #35824, Employment Office,
University of Massachusetts Amherst, 167 Whitmore Admin. Bldg.,
Amherst MA 01003
POSTED:
8/22/2008
Academic Advisor
Academic Support Services - Boston
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Close
Date: Open until filled
Position
Description
This position
is responsible for the direct delivery of student advising services
through one-to-one and group advising sessions. This position
will also assist with the development of effective advising resources
and publications that result in the continuous improvement of
existing services.
Duties
The Academic
Advisor will provide advising services to students individually
and in groups; provide guidance to students regarding degree requirements;
monitor student compliance with degree requirements; present at
information sessions; attend college functions such as Open House
and Accepted Students Day; develop Advising/Career related workshops;
produce end-of-year reports of student progress; act as a liaison
to one of the schools by maintaining relationships with the academic
programs within the school; and prepare and maintain student advising
files.
Required
Qualifications
Candidates
must possess a Bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years related experience.
They should show a commitment to developing a diverse community
of healthcare providers, a commitment to teamwork and establishing
working relationships across campus constituencies, and excellent
communication and computer skills.
Preferred
Qualifications
The ideal
candidate would have an earned Master's degree in Counseling,
Higher Education Administration or a related field. One or more
years experience in a post secondary education setting is preferred.
Application
Process
Please
apply on https://jobs.mcphs.edu
Institutional
Information
Massachusetts
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, founded in 1823, is a
coeducational college offering graduate, professional and undergraduate
degrees in the health sciences. As a private and independent institution
with a long and distinguished history, the College provides traditional
and non-traditional programs of study that serve the needs of
the community. With campuses in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts
and Manchester, New Hampshire, the College enrolls approximately
3,200 students, who are drawn from 35 states and 34 foreign countries,
and employs over 300 faculty and staff.
POSTED:
8/07/2008
Assistant Dean
Academic Services
Brandeis University
Close Date: 8/31/08
Position
Description
The Assistant
Dean of Academic Services at Brandeis University provides leadership
to all programs promoting undergraduate and post-graduate academic
scholarship opportunities within the Office of Academic Service.
Develops short and long term goals for these programs and conducts
evaluation of the different services provided. Collaborates with
various campus offices, colleges and universities, and foundations.
Serves as the Director of Pre-Health Advising and provides both
managerial and direct service in the implementation of this program.
Assists with the management of the Office of Academic Services.
Duties
- Supervises
directly the Director of Academic Fellowships and Scholarships,
the Program Manager for Lerman-Neubauer Scholars, and a Departmental
Coordinator. Provides general oversight to all staff who provide
services to current and potential Scholars. Develop cross-departmental
strategic plans for assisting students, and develop quantitative
and qualitative measures for understanding each program's success.
Assists with the management of the Office of Academic Services
as needed. Represent the Office of Academic Services and the Division
of Students and Enrollment on university committees.
- Oversees
the budget of all scholar programs. Ensures that the pre-health
budget is being used to support all pre-health students on campus.
Ensures other scholars funds are being used in a way that promotes
a culture of academic research on campus.
- Directs
a program of advising for students and alumni interested in applying
to health professions schools. Directly advise students in a caring
and supportive manner, regardless of their current level of academic
achievement. This includes advising individual students, facilitating
group information sessions, and overseeing the interview process
with the University's Premedical Board of Advisors (this interview
is required of all students and graduates seeking a recommendation
from the University). Coordinate Tufts Early Assurance Program.
Composes approximately 100 institutional letters of recommendation.
- Develops
and maintains relationships with academic departments and faculty
regarding pre-health advising. Supervises the premedical Board
of Advisors, including recruiting new members, informing the members
of upcoming deadlines and trends in medical school admissions,
and soliciting feedback for improvement to the pre-health advising
process. Acts as a liaison to internal and external constituencies
regarding health professions advising. This includes acting as
the University's pre-health professions spokesperson at admissions
and orientation events, and communicating as needed with medical
and other health profession schools.
- Designs
and publishes written and electronic informational materials for
pre-health profession students and other constituents including
a web site, a handbook, a brochure, and a packet for students
wishing to apply to health profession schools.
- Manages
the post-bac pre-medical program. Screen and accept applicants,
provide academic advising and assist with the medical school admissions
process.
Required
Qualifications
Masters
Degree Required. Must have 5-8 years of progressively responsible
administrative experience working in an advising capacity. History
of developing effective models for pre-health, academic fellowships,
or merit scholarship support, including the creation and implementation
of new programs and services. Requires good interpersonal/counseling
skills suitable for working collaboratively and effectively with
students, faculty, staff, outside service providers, and foundations.
Must have a strong commitment to diversity and to serving all
students. Requires strong communication skills (written and verbal.
Previous supervisory experience including the ability to lead
staff to accomplish project goals. Experience in program administration
including developing and monitoring budgets and in conducting
quantitative and qualitative program evaluation. Must be able
to work as a part of a team.
Application
Process
How To
Apply: Please apply directly at http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs.php
. Choose to apply as an "External Applicant". Sort the job
listing by clicking the Job ID column heading. Locate the desired
job listing. Click the job title and then Apply Now. Closing Statement:
Brandeis University operates under an affirmative action plan
and encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and special
disabled and Vietnam-era and other eligible veterans to apply.
It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against
any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ancestry, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national
origin, disability, Vietnam-era Veteran, special disabled veteran
and other eligible veterans, or on the basis of any other legally
protected category.
Institutional
Information
Brandeis
University is a private, highly selective, research university
located in Waltham, Massachusetts, approximately nine miles from
Boston. The undergraduate college enrolls approximately 3100 students,
most of whom are residential students. The College of Arts and
Sciences offers 43 different majors and 47 minors through its
departments and interdepartmental programs.
Contact
Information
Kim Godsoe,
Dean of Academic Serv
POSTED:
8/06/2008
Academic Advisor
Advising Center
Roger Williams University
Close
Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description
Reporting
to the Director of the Advising Center, the Academic Advisor is
responsible for advising undeclared students and students in transition.
Using standard assessment tools (MBTI, Strong, FOCUS), the Advisor
will support each student in a decision-making process that results
in an informed decision about choice of major and core concentration.
The Advisor will work closely with each student’s assigned faculty
advisor to ensure a smooth transition from the Advising Center
program to the assigned faculty advisor.
Duties
Additional
responsibilities will include either writing and formatting the
Advisor Newsletter or maintaining the department’s website. This
position is expected to participate in Freshman Orientation, develop
and present workshops, serve on University committees as assigned,
and assist the Director in developing a professional development
program for faculty advisors.
Required
Qualifications
We are
currently seeking candidates with a Master’s Degree with an emphasis
on student development and advising or a related field, 3 - 5
years experience working in academic advising, and MBTI certification.
These qualifications are required. An equivalent combination of
education and experience will be considered. In addition, experience
working with students from diverse backgrounds and knowledge of
different advising models and their applications are key characteristics
to being successful in this position. Candidates must be able
to demonstrate experience with data development and tracking tools
as well with developing and implementing effective academic advising
strategies. Candidates must also have a strong collaborative work
style, a successful record working in a team-based work environment,
flexibility, a sense of humor, and a passion for student development
work.
Preferred
Qualifications
In addition,
experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and
knowledge of different advising models and their applications
are key characteristics to being successful in this position.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience with data development
and tracking tools as well with developing and implementing effective
academic advising strategies. Candidates must also have a strong
collaborative work style, a successful record working in a team-based
work environment, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a passion
for student development work.
Application Process
Interested
applicants should send cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Roger
Williams University
One Old
Ferry Road
Bristol,
RI 02809 or
human_resources@rwu.edu
indicating Ref #09-001.
Institutional
Information
Under
the leadership of President Roy J. Nirschel, Roger Williams University
is one of the fastest growing liberal arts universities in the
Northeast. U.S. News & World Report has ranked us in the top
10 of Comprehensive Colleges in the North for 2007, and the school
has experienced unprecedented growth in undergraduate applications,
academic quality, new facilities, philanthropy and visibility.
We are located in the historic seacoast community of Bristol,
R.I., on a 140-acre waterfront campus 25 minutes from Providence
and an hour from Boston. The University includes a College of
Arts and Sciences and five professional schools including the
only law school in Rhode Island. We currently enroll 3,800 full-time
undergraduate students and more than 1,500 part-time, graduate
and professional students. Roger Williams University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages
applications from underrepresented populations.
Contact
Information
Human
Resources
Roger Williams
University
One Old
Ferry Road
Bristol,
RI 02809 or
human_resources@rwu.edu
