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University of Pittsburgh is hiring an Academic Advisor I at its Greensburg campus to guide new and continuing students across a variety of majors as they set academic and career goals, choose courses, and plan for graduation. The advisor works within the Academic Advising Center, which partners with the TRIO SSS program and the Registrar's Office to support students from enrollment through graduation. The role also includes completing transfer credit evaluations and representing the Center at summer orientation and admissions events.

Highlights

Meet with students in person and virtually throughout the year on enrollment, course and schedule concerns, academic difficulties, long-term planning, and referrals to campus resources.
Keep in regular contact with advisees by email, phone, and Canvas.
Advise special populations, including students in specific majors and those in the TRIO SSS and Bridge programs.
Complete transfer credit evaluations for incoming and prospective students.
Represent the Academic Advising Center and the TRIO SSS program at summer orientation and Admissions events.
Serve as a liaison to faculty in assigned majors.
Bachelor's degree required with no experience requirement, and a combination of education and relevant experience is considered in lieu of the stated requirements.
Proficiency with PeopleSoft, Pathways, Microsoft Office, and video tools such as Zoom and Teams, along with clear written and verbal communication.
On-campus, full-time regular schedule Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Minimum hourly salary of $19.07.

Academic Advisor I Full Description

Greensburg Advising & Registrar - Pennsylvania-Greensburg - (26005041)

The Academic Advising Center is a team of full-time academic advisors dedicated to providing holistic advising to students at all levels and in all majors at Pitt-Greensburg. The Center works closely with the TRIO SSS program and the Registrar’s Office, which manages student records, class schedules, and academic policy compliance, to support student success from enrollment through graduation.

Job Summary

Utilizes basic advising knowledge, theory, and practical experience to serve as an academic liaison for students to identify academic and career goals, select appropriate courses, and plan for degree attainment. Manages small, routine projects.

Essential Functions

The Academic Advisor I provides intrusive, holistic academic guidance and support to new and continuing students across a variety of majors at the Pitt-Greensburg campus. The role requires a broad knowledge of Pitt-Greensburg’s curriculum, majors, minors, and certificates, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in technology platforms including PeopleSoft, Canvas, Pathways, and Microsoft products such as Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

Meet with students in person and virtually throughout the year on topics such as enrollment, course and schedule concerns, academic difficulties, long-term planning, and referrals to campus resources;
Initiate and maintain open lines of communication with advisees via email, phone, and Canvas;
Advise special populations, including students in specific majors and those in the TRIO SSS and Bridge programs;
Complete transfer credit evaluations for incoming and prospective students;
Represent the Academic Advising Center and the TRIO SSS program at summer orientation and Admissions events;
Serve as a liaison to faculty in assigned majors.

Skills and Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally;
Proficiency with a computer and keyboard, including PeopleSoft, Pathways, and Microsoft Office;
Comfort using video communication tools such as Zoom and Teams;
Ability to work frequently by email, telephone, in person, and via video conferencing.

Physical Effort

This position is primarily sedentary and involves extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional walking on campus is required to attend meetings and events.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This position is bargaining unit eligible

Job Classification: Staff.Academic Advisor I

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family: Academic Advising

Campus: Greensburg

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

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, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: Minimum Hourly Salary of $19.07/hour

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

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