Academic Advisor 1, UCP 5 - Hartford REPOST
- Employer
- University of Connecticut
- Location
- Storrs, CT
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Hartford Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 2019086
Job Posting
The Center for Academic Programs (CAP) seeks candidates for an Academic Advisor for the Student Support Services (SSS) program at the Hartford campus. The SSS program develops and implements initiatives for the recruitment, retention, and graduation of low income, first generation to college, and underrepresented students through its pre-collegiate summer program and year round undergraduate services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Some of the primary responsibilities are to advise and counsel students in planning an academic program as it relates to their education and career goals; monitor student progress and student compliance with scholastic standards, plans of study, course and graduation requirements; interpret academic regulations and serve as a resource for students, faculty, parents and others having questions about programs, academic policies, scholarship/award opportunities and other pertinent information; review and make recommendations regarding warning, suspension, academic probation or dismissal; administer and interpret various placement and assessment tools used in academic and career development; plan and be responsible for scheduling and registration activities, orientation programs, career planning workshop and other similar activities; assist with project evaluation and data collection needed for project performance reports; compile program and student data and prepare reports; and supervise, train, evaluate and assign work to student workers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in field appropriate; one to two years of experience advising students; demonstrated ability to perform administrative functions; excellent communication, interpersonal and counseling skills; demonstrated strong writing skills; knowledge of academic programs; ability to troubleshoot problems that interfere with the student’s academic progress and work effectively to resolve them; and knowledge of issues and challenges faced by underrepresented populations to be served.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree; experience advising students at a college or university, experience teaching and/or conducting workshops; experience working with low-income, first-generation and underrepresented college students; bilingual English/Spanish.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
Salary is in the mid 40’s and includes full benefits. This is a full time, end-date position, subject to annual renewal.
TO APPLY
Apply online at UConn Jobs at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions. Applications must include a cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Be sure to demonstrate through your application materials that you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications for this position as outlined above. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2019086)
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on January 11, 2019.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.___________________________________________________________________The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The diversity of students, faculty, and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
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Working at UCONN
The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 30,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.
- Website
- http://uconn.edu/
- Telephone
- 860-486-3034
- Location
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9 Walters Avenue
Storrs
Connecticut
06269
US
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