University of Maryland·College Park, Maryland
The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising to students in the Smith School’s Undergraduate Program, managing a caseload that includes performing degree audits, progress reviews, and credit evaluations. This role also involves coordinating and participating in various student activities, orientations, and serving on relevant campus/college committees.
Job Description: SUMMARY
The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising for students admitted to the Smith School’s Undergraduate Program. This includes meeting with a caseload of advisees and administering various aspects of the caseload, including performing degree audits, satisfactory progress reviews, degree clearances, transfer credit evaluation, etc. In addition, this position will be involved in participating and in some cases coordinating various activities for students enrolled in the Smith School’s Undergraduate Program. The position also participates in new student orientations and other appropriate college and office functions and events.
Managing a caseload of undergraduate students admitted to the Smith School of Business. Participating in new student orientations and serving as the primary presenter at selected orientations. Assisting in posting of credit and preparation of new student records for orientation. Participating in other college functions such as graduation ceremonies and awards banquets. In addition, this position will be called upon to serve on relevant campus/college committees that relate to the mission of the Undergraduate Program Office.
Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of experience providing counseling or advising services.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Master’s degree or higher strongly preferred. Familiarity with advising software (Advise on the Web, SIS, u.achieve, Sales Force, Workday etc.) preferred.
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and list three references
Best Consideration Date: February 23, 2026
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Salary Range: $65K to $75K
Benefits: SUMMARY
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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
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The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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Market context
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