Job Description:

Academic Advisor III

Job Summary

Utilizes expert-level advising knowledge, theory, and experience to serve as an academic liaison for students to identify academic and career goals, select appropriate courses, and plan for degree attainment. Leads the facilitation and implementation of University-sponsored activities. Manages large, complex projects.

Essential Functions

Individual will serve as an Academic Advisor in the College of Business Administration (CBA). Individual’s time will be devoted to academic and career advising and other duties as assigned, special projects, and professional development. Advising responsibilities will include meeting with undergraduates in the College of Business Administration. The advisor is responsible for meeting with students several times each year to help them create academic plans, register for classes, and to review general information about degree requirements. The advisor will discuss and facilitate career-related work experiences (in the context of the student’s development as a business professional), internships, resume development, study abroad plans, and to address any other issues that affect a student’s academic performance and career goals.

Physical Effort

Standing, Sitting.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Academic Advisor III

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Academic Advising

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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