Academic Advisor, College of Public Affairs

Serve as academic advisor to assist undergraduate CRJU FSCS and CYBER students with course selection and development of a plan of study for most efficient completion of the degree program based on students needs. Interpret and explain academic policies to students and faculty including but not limited to plagiarism standards grievance procedures and other issues outlined in the academic catalog.

Interpret or perform academic transfer credit evaluations of new students and degree audits of graduating students. Inform current students regarding policies transferring in credit(s) if needed while a student at UBalt and assists them with completing appropriate forms. Provide information about other academic requirements (i.e. placement testing registration and withdrawal process grades) and deadlines that support academic success. Assist students with finding another course at another university if under special circumstances the class must be taken elsewhere.

Support faculty in SCJ with development of semester class schedules curriculum development and proposals evaluation of the program and assessment activities (including annual program assessment reports). Track course offerings trends including when a course is typically offered and enrollment totals for each course to assist in preparing schedules to best meet students needs. Assist in preparing spreadsheet of semester schedule that is sent to Deans office for proofing. Prepare block schedule for each semester course offering for easy proofing and tracking of classes. Survey students regarding enrollment plans to boost enrollment numbers in courses. Gather course rosters to verify that students have met appropriate pre-requisites for core-required courses to ensure student success. Assist Executive Directors with calculating adjuncts needed for each semester to ensure the department is within appropriate budgetary means as well as surveying the need for a specific course if the department doesnt have core faculty available to teach it. Assist Assistant Dean in providing semester edits for proofing the universitys registration schedule and academic calendar to the Records Office.

Field prospective applicant inquiries and assist conditional admit students in meeting the conditions of their admissions. Administer student registration and enrollment for CRJU CYBER and FSCS students into courses to include internship requirements as well as directing them to resources to secure internship or practicum experience. Assist in coordinating internship workshop and support program director with keeping a list of possible internship sites for their respective programs.

Serve on undergraduate probation task flow group to formalize and implement a plan to improve the current probation/suspension policy for retention purposes. Review academic reports frequently used by advisors to assist in ease of reaching out to students and assisting Assistant Dean in reporting. Provide outreach via email/phone to students who are on probation or receiving an FA or NS at mid-term by providing campus resources and academic success skill tips as well as strongly encouraging one-on-one advising appointments regarding improving their academic success.

Participate in student orientation and other campus activities that enhance the academic experience and recognize scholastic achievement. Provide presentations at undergraduate and graduate open houses outlining the programs assets requirements and admission process as part of recruitment and retention efforts. Attend to and survey students feedback regarding experience in academic programs to improve student satisfaction and retention rates in the program. Provide outreach via email/phone to new undergraduate CRJU CYBER and FSCS admits encouraging them to register for the upcoming semester and tracking their response in PeopleSoft.

Contribute to promoting and marketing all assigned programs. Email students via listserv about all upcoming events on campus as well as work or internship opportunities. Participate in recruitment events on and off campus that promote College of Public Affairs programs to both the internal (i.e. early entry and the promotion of the accelerated bachelors/masters option) and external community

Education: Baccalaureate degree in Psychology Industrial Organization Counseling Sociology or other related fields/disciplines that contribute to the incumbents success.

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience working in advising or academic program support and/or coordination in a college or university or other higher education organization.

Education: Masters degree in Counseling Student Affairs Psychology or other related fields/disciplines that contribute to the incumbents success.

Experience: Five years of experience dealing with areas represented by the divisions programs within a college or university or other higher education organization.