POSTED:
8/27/2008
Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences
College
of William and Mary
Close
Date: September 4, 2008
Position
Description
The Office
of the Dean of Arts and Sciences at the College of William and
Mary seeks an experienced professional to advise students and
coordinate academic advising initiatives. The Assistant Director
will act as liaison to other offices on campus, work with faculty
advisors to explain the particular needs of undeclared students,
and maintain communications within and beyond the college community
through the web-page and other publications.
Required
Qualifications
Bachelor's
degree, extensive knowledge of higher education, excellent oral
and written communication skills, ability to work independently.
Preferred
Qualifications
Master's
degree, academic advising experience in a liberal arts setting,
extensive knowledge of community college education, experience
with Banner, Excel, website coordination, and evaluating student
records.
Application
Process
For full
consideration submit application, cover letter, resume, writing
sample, and contact information for three references to https://jobs.wm.edu
.
Additional
Information
Salary dependent on qualifications. Review will begin
on September 4, 2008 and continue until an appointment is made.
POSTED: 8/14/2008
Assistant Director/FA834z
University
Scholars
George Mason
University
Close Date:
Until Filled
Position Description
George Mason University
Scholars Office seeks an Assistant Director for its University
Scholars Program. The University Scholars Program is a four-year
undergraduate merit scholarship and program for students that
have outstanding records for academics, service, leadership and
community involvement. We are searching for a professional to
work with a diverse staff in an energetic environment and who
is committed to holistic student development, has experience in
advising undergraduate students, as well as program planning,
development and implementation. The Assistant Director will report
to the Director of the University Scholars Office.
Duties
The primary responsibilities
for the Assistant Director will be to develop, manage, coordinate
and provide leadership for the implementation of educational,
retention, recognition and alumni-related programming. Also, the
Assistant Director will advise students about leadership, service,
community involvement and scholarly opportunities. The Assistant
Director will assist with the administration of the University
Scholars Living and Learning Community, the associated University
100 course, the scholars learning lounge, as well as assist with
programs related to undergraduate research and global education.
In addition, the successful candidate will provide guidance and
oversight to student-led committees and the University Scholars
Mentoring Program. The person will assist with international and
domestic student recruitment, enrollment and support services,
as well as program assessment and the development of annual reports.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree and
equivalent experience required. The candidate must possess demonstrated
experience working in a higher education setting, possessing skills
and knowledge in the areas of student development, advising, administration,
program planning and assessment. The individual must possess excellent
oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; and have
strong public speaking and organizational skills. The ability
to advise a diverse population of undergraduate students is very
important. Incumbent must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
and PowerPoint.
Application
Process
To apply and submit
your resume and your cover letter for this position, please visit
the George Mason University Human Resources Web site at http://jobs.gmu.edu/
for position FA834z.
Institutional
Information
George Mason University
is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction
in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is 30,000, with students
studying in over 150 degree programs at campuses in Arlington,
Fairfax, London, Prince William and the United Arab Emirates.
Additional Information
George Mason University
is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.
Contact Information
http://jobs.gmu.edu/
Position FA834z
POSTED: 8/14/2008
VT Posting
#080777
Student Athlete
Academic Support Services
Virginia Tech
Close Date:
open until filled
Position Description
The Office of the Provost
seeks an individual of integrity with demonstrated leadership
experience in advising and providing academic assistance to undergraduate
students. The director, with the support of a staff of 10 will
be responsible for developing and implementing systematic strategies
to facilitate student athletes' academic achievement, retention,
and graduation. The position requires an ability to train and
supervise staff, experience in budget management, and knowledge
of factors important to student success. The director must also
be able to work effectively with coaches, academic administrators,
faculty, students, and parents. The director will ensure compliance
with the university strategic plan; especially developing a sense
of community and adhering to the core values. This is a 12-month
administrative faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with
education and experience. A detailed position description and
more information on SAASS are available at http://www.saass.vt.edu
.
Duties
see above position
description
Required Qualifications
• Master's degree from
an accredited institution
• Experience in developing
and implementing academic success programs
• Strong academic advising
experience in a higher education or related setting
• Working knowledge
of NCAA regulations that relate to student athlete eligibility
• Experience in personnel
supervision and evaluation
Application
Process
All applicants must
apply at http://www.jobs.vt.edu
(posting #080777)
Institutional
Information
Virginia Polytechnic
Institute & State University (VIRGINIA TECH)located in Blacksburg,
VA.
Contact Information
Terrie Mae Repass (540)
231-6165 or tmae@vt.edu
POSTED: 08/08/2008
Director of
Academic Support Center
Office of the
Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses
Penn State
University
Close Date:
Until a Suitable Candidate is Found
Position Description
Penn State Mont Alto
invites applications for the position of Director of Academic
Support Center (multi-year faculty appointment, 36 weeks) to begin
January 2009, or as negotiated.
Duties
Responsibilities: This
position will initially be a 50% appointment, with 50% of the
time devoted to teaching; this time allocation may change as the
needs of the campus change. The Academic Support Center oversight
responsibilities include coordinating, planning and implementing
activities and programs assigned to the Center, including disability
services, tutoring, and other student support and retention activities;
supervision of professional and peer tutors; hiring, training,
and developing professional staff; administering assigned budgets;
coordinating workshops and seminars; overseeing the administration
of current grants; and the preparation of grant renewal proposals
and new grant proposals. The faculty teaching responsibilities
include teaching introductory courses in counselor education such
as Peer Tutoring and special communication topics such as Developmental
Listening. The Director will be expected to participate in professional
organizations, course development, curriculum matters, program
development, and campus, college, university, and community service
activities. The Academic Support Center is part of the Student
Success Center, which includes Academic Advising and Career Counseling.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications: The
qualified candidate will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in
Education or Educational Psychology and at least two years of
related work experience in both instruction and learning support.
Excellent communication and leadership skills required. Experience
with grant writing and administration is preferred.
Application
Process
Application: To apply
submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Applications
must be submitted as a Microsoft WORD or PDF file to ccsearch@psu.edu
. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of four references
Institutional
Information
Campus Information:
With about 1,150 students, the Penn State Mont Alto campus is
situated in rural South-central Pennsylvania between Chambersburg
and Gettysburg, near the Michaux State Forest. It is a 90-minute
drive from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md., and 2.5 hours
southeast of the Penn State University Park campus. The Mont Alto
campus offers five baccalaureate programs: Business Administration,
English, Human Development and Family Studies, Liberal Arts, and
Nursing. It also offers eight associate degree programs, and the
first two years of over 160 academic majors available at Penn
State University. For more information about the campus, visit
http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html
.
Additional Information
Closing Date: Application
review begins October 1, 2008 and continues until a suitable candidate
is found. AA/EOE.
Contact Information
Inquiries: Dr. Francis
Achampong, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Mont Alto.
E-mail: fka3@psu.edu . Telephone:
(717) 749-6051.
POSTED: 8/06/2008
Advising Services
Coordinator
Henson School
Salisbury University
Close Date:
1st consideration 9/5/08
Position Description
The Henson School of
Science and Technology at Salisbury University is seeking qualified
applicants for the position of Advising Services Coordinator.
Primary Job Duties: Organize and oversee student academic progression
activities for undergraduate programs in the Henson School. These
duties include: advising students on academic matters; supporting
faculty advisors; advising of ‘undeclared’ students; reviewing
and suggesting remediation strategies for students with degree
audit problems; assisting in the development and implementation
of university programs and policies designed to support, engage,
and retain students; and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and 2 years of education-related
experience are required; prior experience involving significant
responsibilities for academic advising, student counseling, and/or
student services in higher education in highly desirable. Required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Candidates must demonstrate exceptional
verbal and interpersonal communication skills and must be able
to interpret, understand, and apply standards and policy. The
ability to organize and plan effectively and the ability to collect,
analyze, and summarize data using spreadsheet and database applications
are also required. Knowledge of academic records systems highly
desired. This is a full-time exempt State position with a full
benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience
and qualifications. To be considered an applicant you must submit
all of the following: a cover letter, resume, SU application and
a list of three professional references to Salisbury University,
Human Resources Office, 1101 Camden Ave., HH 153, Salisbury, MD
21801. Applications received by Sept. 5, 2008 will be given first
consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salisbury
University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity
and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, providing
equal employment and educational opportunities to all those qualified,
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. Visit
our website at www.salisbury.edu
Duties
Primary Job Duties:
Organize and oversee student academic progression activities for
undergraduate programs in the Henson School. These duties include:
advising students on academic matters; supporting faculty advisors;
advising of ‘undeclared’ students; reviewing and suggesting remediation
strategies for students with degree audit problems; assisting
in the development and implementation of university programs and
policies designed to support, engage, and retain students; and
other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and 2 years of education-related
experience are required; prior experience involving significant
responsibilities for academic advising, student counseling, and/or
student services in higher education in highly desirable.
Application
Process
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Candidates must demonstrate exceptional verbal and interpersonal
communication skills and must be able to interpret, understand,
and apply standards and policy. The ability to organize and plan
effectively and the ability to collect, analyze, and summarize
data using spreadsheet and database applications are also required.
Knowledge of academic records systems highly desired.
Institutional
Information
Founded in 1925, Salisbury
University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University
System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate
institution within the University System of Maryland. The University
is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours
from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
and Norfolk. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten
public regional universities in the North according to the U.S.
News and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton
Review and Kiplinger’s magazine. SU has approximately 7,600 students
and 360 full-time instructional faculty. www.salisbury.edu
Contact Information
To be considered an
applicant you must submit all of the following: a cover letter,
resume, SU application and a list of three professional references
to Salisbury University, Human Resources Office, 1101 Camden Ave.,
HH 153, Salisbury, MD 21801. Applications received by Sept. 5,
2008 will be given first consideration. The position will remain
open until filled.
POSTED: 7/28/2008
Academic Learning
Specialist
Student Athlete
Academic Advising & Support Center
Temple University
Position Description
The Learning Specialist
for the Student Athlete Academic Advising & Support Center
works directly with student-athletes who have a variety of learning
styles—and with those with disabilities—to identify their learning
styles and to create effective strategies to foster academic success.
The Learning Specialist will assist with identifying possible
learning disabilities and differences, coordinating referrals
leading to appropriate testing and diagnosis—and will act as liaison
to the Office of Disability Resources and Services (DRS). In addition,
the Learning Specialist works directly with student-athletes and
with Center and other colleagues (academic advisors, support coordinators
and the compliance and certification officers) in a case management
model—to provide and coordinate a full range of support in addressing
student athletes’ academic, personal, career and social concerns.
Duties
The successful candidate
will be skilled at creating rapport and building productive relationships
with student athletes, while assisting with colleagues in the
development of a student-centered, service-oriented program of
support. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and
at least two years directly related experience, Master's strongly
preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience
may be considered.
*Knowledge of issues
pertaining to learning and attention challenges, assistive technology
and instructional strategies in a higher ed. setting.
*Demonstrated experience
in working with ADA and in interpreting differences for students
and families between IDEA and ADA. *Experience in evaluating learning
histories and related information.
*Demonstrated verbal
and written communication skills along with good interpersonal
and organizational skills.
*Ability to establish
rapport with a diverse group of students, faculty, coaches and
constituents across the university. *Demonstrated ability to develop
appropriate strategic plans to enhance and facilitate learning
and independent study for assigned collegiate student-athletes.
Application
Process
To apply for this position,
and view other Temple opportunities, please visit our website
at www.temple.edu , and click
on Jobs@temple. Please reference TU-11566. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v.
Institutional
Information
Temple University,
a Carnegie Research Extensive University, is part of the Pennsylvania
Commonwealth System of Higher Education. Temple University is
one of Philadelphia’s major employers as well as the 28th largest
university in the United States. Please use the following link
for additional information: www.temple.edu/about.html
Contact Information
To apply for this position,
and view other Temple opportunities, please visit our website
at www.temple.edu , and click
on Jobs@temple. Please reference TU-11566. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v.
POSTED: 7/28/2008
Academic Advisor
Student Services
KAUST US
Close Date:
9-17-08
Position Description
KAUST U.S. Limited is
a Washington, D.C. based company that is providing academic and
research program support and services to the King Abdullah University
of Science & Technology (KAUST), which is a graduate research
university under development in Saudi Arabia. KAUST U.S. is seeking
Academic Advisors to participate in coordinating student development
and advising activities related to the scholarship recipients
of the KAUST Scholarship Programs. Selected candidates will work
closely with Advisors from the Institute of International Education
(IIE) and Advisors from KAUST, participating in the coordination
of regional (areas include: Saudi Arabia; Americas; Europe; Middle
East; and Asia Pacific) student development events, assist with
the development and implementation of developmental plans for
the scholarship recipients and monitor the students' academic
study or their KAUST-approved assignments to ensure the students
are in compliance with scholarship program requirements. Position
requires a BA/BS in education, counseling, English as a Second
Language (ESL) or related field. Master's degree preferred. Experience
working in a university’s international student office as an international
student advisor or experience as an academic advisor working with
international students in a science or engineering college is
preferred. Should have experience in leading team building exercises,
leadership training and intercultural skills workshops. Overseas
work and/or study experience, particularly in Saudi Arabia or
Middle East, is a plus as well as foreign language experience.
Compensation is commensurate with experience, education, and demonstrated
skills.
Application
Process
Resumes can be submitted
to: resumes@kaustus.com .
For additional information about the King Abdullah University
of Science & Technology (KAUST), please visit the website,
http://www.kaust.edu.sa/
KAUST U.S. Ltd is an equal opportunity employer
POSTED: 7/22/2008
Academic Advisor
#3185
Kogod School
of Business, Office of Academic Programs
American University
Close Date:
open til filled
Position Description
The Kogod School of
Business seeks a dynamic professional to join the academic advising
team in the Office of Undergraduate Programs. Specific responsibilities
include developing degree completion plans and assisting with
course registration; advising new and continuing students regarding
their academic and career goals; providing guidance on issues
that affect individual academic performance and monitoring the
progress of assigned students; participating in on-campus and
external activities related to the recruitment, conversion, orientation,
and retention of new freshmen and transfer students. This position
requires a high level of interaction with students, faculty, and
other campus and external constituencies. This is a tremendous
opportunity for a well-organized, results oriented individual
in an exciting, academic environment.
Required Qualifications
One to three years
of work experience in academic advising, counseling, student development,
or other relevant, transferable professional experience; strong
interpersonal communication and problem solving skills with an
appreciation for diversity; excellent attention to detail with
ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
demonstrated ability to serve as part of a team and develop productive
working relationships with multiple constituencies (students,
faculty, staff, alumni, parents); familiarity with a university
environment including an understanding of the organizational and
governance structure of major colleges and universities.
Preferred Qualifications
Individual will have
some experience in a corporate environment.
Application
Process
Download and print
an application from www.american.edu
or submit a resume and cover letter by email to careers@american.edu
, by fax to 202-885-1737, or mail to Human Resources. You
must include the position number and position title to be considered.
Institutional
Information
http://american.edu/hr/campus.html
Contact Information
Jesse Boeding
Director of Undergraduate
Program
Kogod School of Business
boeding@american.edu
202-885-1912
POSTED: 7/18/2008
0600379 - Undergraduate Academic Advisor
School of Business
George Washington University
Close Date: until filled
Position Description
The advisor will provide comprehensive academic services for undergraduate
business students
Duties
Meeting individually with students and providing advising on curriculum
requirements, course selection, major selection, career
management and working with academic "at-risk" students.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree required. Two years advising experience; exceptional
interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills. The
ability to work independently and contribute to group efforts.
Experience with a variety of computer software; strong writing
skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in related field preferred.
Application
Process
The application process must be completed online with the Department
of Human Resources at www.gwu.jobs to include cover letter and
resume with three references.
Institutional Information
The School of Business undergraduate programs enrolls approximately
1,6oo students in it's two programs: Bachelor of Business
Administration and Bachelor of Accountcy. Please see our web page
at http://business.gwu.edu/ugrad/index.cfm
for more information.
Additional Information
For information regarding the George Washington University, please
consult the website at http://www.gwu.edu
Contact Information
Candidates will be selected, interviewed and a recommendation
will be made by the Director of the Advising Center. Final review
and approval for hire determined by the Office of Human Resources
POSTED: 7/8/2008
Program Coordinator
Center for
Academic Success
The Catholic
University of America
Close Date:
until filled
Position Description
In support of all aspects
of the mission of the Center for Academic Success (CAS), the Program
Coordinator provides high quality programmatic and administrative
support for all CAS staff within an active, student-centered,
customer-oriented office environment.
Duties
• Coordinate and develop
intentional programmatic initiatives and services that positively
impact the recruitment, retention and enrichment of students.
• Serve as the primary
administrative and workflow management support for the CAS.
• Perform and manage
daily office operations maintaining an orderly work area and attractive
and welcoming reception area.
• Develop, maintain
and update departmental resource handbooks, manuals, guidelines
and web-site information
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree -
outgoing personality, willing to take initiative - positive attitude
and organized. College student leadership experience. Requires
a thorough working knowledge of contemporary computer applications
including Microsoft office suites-Windows, Word, spreadsheets
(Excel), presentation packages (Power Point), databases (Access).
Preferred Qualifications
Must have working knowledge
of PeopleSoft Applications or have the willingness and ability
to learn these and other university systems within three months
of hire.
Application
Process
Please send letter of
application, resume, and the names and contact information for
3 professional references to resumes@cua.edu
; or Employment Manager, Human Resources, CUA, Washington,
DC 20064; or fax to 202-319-5802.
Institutional
Information
CUA is located on a
tree-lined, metro-accessible campus in the northeast quadrant
of the Nation’s capitol. For facts at a glance, visit http://publicaffairs.cua.edu/factbook/facts.html
Additional Information
For information on benefits,
including health and life insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement, &
tuition benefits for employees, their spouses and dependent children,
visit http://humanresources.cua.edu
. Regardless of their religious or denominational affiliation,
all employees are expected to respect and support the University’s
mission.
