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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Temporary Part Time Hourly PT Advisor (University Advising Services)

Apply now Job no: 500243
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Administrative - Clerical

Position Summary:

The part-time, Assistant Academic Advisor will report to the Associate Director, University Advising Services. The part-time, Assistant Academic Advisor will assist students in all aspects of the advising process, which includes the development and implementation of meaningful educational goals, informed academic planning, and major selection consistent with their personal values, interests, and abilities. The candidate will advise a caseload of Health & Exercise Science students. The part-time, Assistant Academic Advisor may work from an office within the University Advising Center, or from other locations across campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Advise students about academic requirements and selection of courses, in the form of both individual and group sessions (including advising hours at the Camden campus as needed)
  • Provide career advising as it relates to major selection
  • Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores, unofficial transcripts, and course prerequisites
  • Develop advising materials and presentations to support individual and group advising sessions
  • Stay abreast of institutional information including admissions requirements, academic programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates:
  1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of degree program requirements
  2. Understand and interpret for students the University’s academic standing policy
  3. Provide guidance on relevant institutional policies and procedures
  • Understand the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information
  • Maintain accurate records (including electronic notes) of interactions with students
  • Serve as a liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, colleges, and departments
  • Refer students to appropriate specialized staff for services such as tutoring, testing, counseling, financial assistance, study abroad, etc.
  • Assist with new student orientations for first-time college students and transfer students
  • Participate in Admissions activities (e.g., Open House)
  • Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the academic advisement program’s goals and objectives
  • Engage in professional development activities, including but not limited to, memberships in professional organizations; attendance at conferences, workshops, and training sessions; stay current with information technology skills (e.g., Banner)
  • Participate in institutional student development and retention programs
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Associate Director, UAS

Required Qualifications:

  • One year of experience providing academic advising services to undergraduate students in a post-secondary educational institution is preferred. A Master’s in Higher Education, Counseling in Educational Settings, Student Personnel Services, or another field relevant to the position may be substituted for one year of experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with students with a variety of academic interests and abilities
  • Experience working with students across a range of disciplines
  • Experience advising a Health and Exercise Science related curricula
  • Experience in a relevant academic discipline
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, student information systems (Banner), and internet
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
  • High level customer service attitude
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Hours:

  • This temporary, part-time position is assigned no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and is contingent upon budget approval

Notes:

  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

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. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan University is committed to assisting all members of the Rowan community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Public Safety website at: https://sites.rowan.edu/publicsafety/_docs/annual_security_report.pdf

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.