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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Animal Science at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the position of Academic Adviser. This is a full-time position reporting to the Animal Science Advising Coordinator. The Department has extensive advising resources available to students, faculty and staff and has a diverse student population interested in careers in veterinary medicine, research, allied animal industries and production agriculture across a wide variety of animal species.
Academic Advisers provide academic evaluation, guidance, and assistance to students. Key responsibilities include assessing student interests, abilities, and academic performance; providing guidance including course selection and schedules; assisting with resolving academic issues. This position will work in a team environment to support our students in their academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Job Summary and Duties:
Provide program level academic support to our 300 – 400 undergraduate students and 31 faculty advisors.
Assist with initial processing of transfer, change of campus, and change of major students.
Answer questions sent to the program’s advising help request email from students and advisors.
Utilize university systems like Lion Path and Starfish to manage advising.
Conduct one-on-one student advising, including assessing student needs and providing academic recommendations, including course selection and scheduling, and other academic matters; monitor academic progress; assist in resolving academic issues including students in academic warning; suspension; make referrals as needed; maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records.
Assist with coordinating designated student advising program/services and evaluate academic advising services; as instructed, propose, update, revise or develop programs and materials.
Prepare and disseminate advising, course change information and other key data to students, faculty, and staff in a timely manner.
Support faculty advisers in understanding policies and procedures.
Assist with the New Student Orientation program and other student-centered departmental events.
May assist with student clubs and other extracurricular student activities as appropriate.
Provide leadership to project work as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Master's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
Required Qualifications:
Successful candidates will be organized and detail-oriented with good time management skills. The ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively and work with a team of people is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working with students and faculty and familiarity with programs used for course scheduling and advising (Lion Path, Starfish, etc.) is preferred.
Apply online to job REQ_0000070847 at https://hr.psu.edu/careers.
Review of applications will begin September 11, 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Rachel Cloninger at [email protected].
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $61,000.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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