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University of Massachusetts Lowell is Hiring a Part-time Graduate Program Advisor Near Lowell, MA

Job no: 522634
Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Manning School of Business
Salary: $25/hour
Applications Open: Mar 06 2024
Applications Close:

General Summary of Position:

This is a professional academic advising position requiring an advanced, developmental, proactive problem-solving approach to advisement to ensure students succeed academically and are fully engaged in their educational experience. The primary responsibilities include advising a caseload of graduate students in MS programs on program requirements and registration issues, degree planning, monitoring student progress, and identifying and intervening with at-risk students; The position also involves assisting with the creation, implementation, and support of various activities and events promoting student engagement and community building.; Participation in recruitment, outreach, and orientation activities is also required

Essential Job Duties:

  • General academic advising of graduate students on program and general education requirements; registration; departmental, college, and university policies and procedures; academic success strategies; graduation requirements; and career options.
  • Comprehensive advising includes evaluating student needs and assisting them in developing appropriate educational plans that include individualized graduation plans and revisions as necessary.
  • Refer students to appropriate resources for assistance in overcoming learning obstacles, scholarships, job opportunities, intensive assistance with career decisions, or other essential support services.
  • Monitor early warning grades, degree benchmark completion, general student progress, and participation in advising and mentoring activities.
  • Collaborate with the Solution Center, Career Services, Registrar, Admissions, and other campus offices to resolve barriers to success and ensure students receive timely information, support, and guidance.
  • Maintain and update graduate student files and online advising records.
  • Assist with the creation and maintenance of various informational materials, handbooks, websites, and other advising resources for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Manage, advise, and provide added outreach for students on academic warning, and probation. assist with the communication to at-risk students requiring multiple contacts throughout the semester.
  • Based on individual student needs, implement interventions to assist students in identifying, evaluating, and developing targeted action plans for dealing with academic challenges.
  • Collaborate on student retention initiatives.
  • Assist with planning and implementation of social events and initiatives to help build a stronger sense of community and promote healthy, productive relationships among students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
  • Identify and execute opportunities to provide professional development and other programs/events for students to enhance the student experience.
  • Administrative, Logistical, and Assessment
  • Assist with evaluation of advising and administrative processes and information to ensure continuous improvement of student services.
  • Handle maintenance of various databases as well as assisting with report preparation.
  • Retrieve and prepare data for analysis on key metrics including retention, graduation rates, time to graduation, student satisfaction, etc.
  • Assist with the collection and analysis of college and program data for comprehensive enrollment management, projections, learning outcomes, and accreditation.
  • Attends relevant College and University meetings and serves on committees related to advising processes and program development.
  • Outreach, Recruitment, and Special Projects
  • Assist with planning and support for regular college events/activities such as commencement, recruitment, and college orientations.
  • Work on special projects for the benefit of the graduate programs.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Master's Degree
  • Excellent communication skills, people skills, work ethics and team player

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advising experience preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Part Time

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

SALARY

$52k-66k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/11/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/04/2024

WEBSITE

uml.edu

HEADQUARTERS

SOUTHBRIDGE, MA

SIZE

3,000 - 7,500

FOUNDED

1894

REVENUE

$5M - $10M

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About University of Massachusetts Lowell

UMass Lowell is a public university committed to preparing our students for work in the real world solving real problems and helping real people by providing an affordable high-quality education. Whether youre pursuing a career path or still searching for one, UMass Lowell is the ideal place to discover and achieve your purpose. Our campus is bursting with energy enrollment is up, new academic programs are being launched, and new facilities are being acquired and are under construction. Most importantly, our students are more successful than ever thanks to highly accredited programs, our focus... on experiential hands-on learning, and personal attention from our accomplished and committed faculty and staff. An education at UMass Lowell will get you ready to take on the world. Our graduates are wanted and trusted by employers and graduate schools alike. More
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