Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University (Moderate Research Activity) with approximately 19,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven academic colleges and five schools—the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts, the Colleges of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science and Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the School of Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment—with an Honors College that spans across disciplines. Rowan is one of two public universities in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical degree programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 90 public research universities and the 7th fastest growing research institution in the nation.

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Monise Princilus, Ed.S.
Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Office of Student Equity & Compliance
Rowan University
Savitz Hall, Suite 203
201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028
princilus@rowan.edu
856-256-5440

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All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Job no: 494788
Work type: Regular full time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

Position Title: Assistant Academic Advisor, PSS4 (Range 18)

Department: University Advising Services (UAS)

Division: Division of Student Affairs

Position Summary for UAS Academic Advisors: This Assistant Academic Advisor will report to the relevant Associate Director of University Advising Services. The Assistant Academic Advisor will assist students in many aspects of the advising process, including supporting student understanding and application of University and program policies, requirements, and opportunities.

Initial Placement: Biological Sciences Department

Assistant Academic Advisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise students about academic requirements and selection of courses, in the form of both individual and group sessions
• Provide career advising as it relates to major and course selection
• Consult with Senior Academic Advisor and/or Associate Director regarding problematic academic progress issues, interactions with parents, student complaints, etc.; refer any problems or difficult situations which arise to leadership
• Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores, unofficial transcripts, and course prerequisites
• Use data and reports regarding academic progress for monitoring student progress and outreach.
• Stay abreast of institutional information including admissions requirements, academic programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in university-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of degree program requirements
• Understand and interpret for students the University’s academic standing policy
• Provide guidance on relevant institutional policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• One year of professional experience (preferably working with students in a post-secondary educational institution or other appropriate educational setting). A Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling in Education Settings, Student Personnel Services, or another field relevant to the position is equivalent to one year of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience providing support services in a higher education setting
• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling in Education Settings, Student Personnel Services, or another field relevant to the position.
• Experience advising across a range of curricula preferred
• Experience in the relevant academic discipline(s)
• Experience working with students with a variety of academic interests and abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, e-mail, student information systems (Banner, DegreeWorks)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• High level of customer service skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Starting Date: December 2020

Salary Range: 18

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Advertised: Oct 21 2020 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 4 2020 11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time