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Academic Advisor (Undergraduate Academic Affairs) - #Staff
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What they do
An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$75,984 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- _Academic Advisor_
- to work closely with a caseload of students, graduate and/or undergraduate, and assist them holistically with academic planning, course registration, academic strategies, selecting majors, concentrations, and minors, and developing post-graduation plans. This role troubleshoots academic problems, monitors academic progress and academic standing, and advises on policies and procedures.
- Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- _Academic Advising_ + Help students navigate their academic experience by assisting with proactive academic planning, creative problem solving, and connections to academic resources.
- Minimum Qualifications
- + Master's Degree + Three year's experience + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
- + Academic Policies and Procedures
- Developing + Advising
- Developing + Database Management and Analysis
- Developing + Financial Aid Systems
- Developing + Oral and Written Communications
- Developing + Organizational Skills
- Developing + Student CRM
- Developing + Student Systems
- Developing _The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title:
Academic Advisor Role/Level/Range:
ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range:
$55,800- $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.