The Tepper School of Business offers a future-focused business school experience, tailored for the complexity of today's marketplace. Where others see challenges, we see opportunity. Always looking ahead, we are consistently moving the world forward with innovative ideas, creative solutions, and new approaches. Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business is excited to hire an Academic Advisor to join the undergraduate programs team in a position that works directly with students to support their curricular experience and leads new student orientation programming.
Core responsibilities include:
Provide academic advising to undergraduate business and economics students navigating their academic experience by reviewing curriculum progress towards degree completion and supporting personal, educational, and career goal development.
Conduct individual advising sessions via in-person and virtual meetings on registration, course exploration and selection, campus resources, and opportunities.
Document advising notes after individual student interactions.
Contribute to student success and retention by providing data points and reviewing analysis.
Encourage student engagement with campus resources and support services to promote academic success, self-advocacy, and well-being.
Collaborate with campus partners (faculty, housefellows, academic advisors) to provide frequent touchpoints and identify interventions for students with academic concerns. Attend and contribute to staff meetings, advisor professional development opportunities, and major campus events (i.e., orientation, commencement). Other duties assigned as special projects.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
You should demonstrate:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and sustained relationships with students
Strong organizational skills to work and collaborate within a culturally responsive environment
Ability to anticipate, assess, and respond to global and individual student needs
Ability to manage competing priorities
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Student Affairs, Counseling or Higher Education preferred
1-3 years of relevant experience required
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Knowledge & Commitments:
Use student development, student success, and academic advising theories to work with a diverse student population in inclusive learning environments
Interact and represent the Tepper School in a professional manner with faculty, students, staff, and the community
Engage student leadership theories and standard methodologies to support a diverse set of student organizations
Maintain professional expertise through regular professional development
Approach work with a sense of fun and commitment to student success
Requirements:
Successful pre-employment background check
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
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Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location**
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Academic Advising
Position Type
Staff - Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
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If your heart is in your work, come work with us. Carnegie Mellon University isn't just one of the world's most renowned educational institutions - it's also a hotspot for some of the most talented doers, dreamers, and difference-makers on the planet. When you join our staff, you'll become an important part of our mission to create a healthier, safer, and more just life for all. No matter what your role or location, you'll connect and collaborate with dedicated, passionate colleagues - and you'll have the satisfaction of delivering work that truly matters.
We cultivate a vibrant, welcoming environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to contribute and achieve. In addition to competitive benefits and a robust support network, you'll have access to many tools and resources to sharpen your abilities and professional skills, as well as opportunities to engage and share perspectives with a dynamic and inspiring community of uniquely talented staff, faculty, students, and alumni.
The future is awaiting your expertise and intellect. Come join the architects of what's next. Apply now.
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