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Temporary Part Time Hourly Assistant Academic Advisor (University Advising Services)

Apply now Job no: 501920
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Administrative - Clerical

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 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.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of degree program requirements.
  • Understand and interpret for students the University’s academic standing policy.
  • 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. Experience advising across a range of curricula preferred, including working with the undeclared student population. 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.
  • Currently enrolled Rowan University graduate students are not eligible for this opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with students with a variety of academic interests and abilities.
  • Experience working with students across a range of disciplines.
  • 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.

Rate: $28 per hour

Hours: 

  • This temporary, part-time position is assigned no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and is not to exceed 944 hours per fiscal year. Work is contracted annually to coincide with the fiscal year and is contingent upon budget appropriations.

Notes:

  • 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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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.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming 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.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including 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 Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 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 RUPD 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 email: cleryact@rowan.edu.