Academic Advising Specialist 

Job Purpose
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 22,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Nursing department is accepting applications for a contractual Academic Advising Specialist to provide academic advisement to over 400 Degree Completion nursing students. Responsible for counseling related to course progression and graduation. Coordinate and lead orientation events and assist in management of a student progression and graduation database.

Description
Advise over 400 degree completion nursing students. Assist advisees in the understanding of their academic plan of study. File a degree completion plan for all advisees. Revise degree completion plans as needed. Support students in the course registration process. Counsel students in department and university policies and procedures. Monitor advisees on a leave of absence and/or inactive in the option. Make appropriate referrals to campus resources such as tutoring, financial aid, scholarships, etc. Interact with students through face-to-face meetings, phone, email and WebEx/Skype sessions. Coordinate and lead orientation programs for incoming advisees. Maintain accurate advisee information in a nursing student database. Report changes in students’ academic status and progression. Manage graduation clearance of degree completion students. Participate in department, university and/or partner school meetings. Provide coverage in nursing admissions and advising office as needed. Engage in other activities and meetings to maintain high quality student advising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum two years of experience.
• Experience in an educational setting with previous advising or student-related experience. 
• Effective organizational and management skills that allow for coordinating complex activities. 
• Strong communication skills that facilitate working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners. 
• Proficient knowledge of computer software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, WebEx, Zoom, Skype, Blackboard, and website management. 
• Travel required for open houses, information sessions, and advising (off site).

Preferred:

• Master's degree with counseling and/or higher education experience.  
• Prior experience with supervising students or employees.

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate, and the results may affect employment.

Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary and a contract that offers annual leave, holidays, sick days and tuition remission. Contractual employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage. To learn more about our benefits, click here.

If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University System of Maryland (USM) has recently determined that mandating a COVID vaccine for all faculty, staff and students at all schools in the USM is both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety. As a prospective hire at TU, proof of your full COVID19 vaccination must be demonstrated before you begin employment with the University.

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Towson, Maryland
21252-0001

Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: adarequest@towson.edu.

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