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Academic Advisor III

Utilizes expert-level advising knowledge, theory, and experience to serve as an academic liaison for Pitt Business graduate 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. This position is takes the lead on initiatives contributing to end-to-end student satisfaction beginning with matriculation and through the graduation certification process, which includes the following:

• student communications

• program documentation

• orientation

• academic advising

• student services

• co-curricular events

• professional development

• graduation

The incumbent will mentor and work collaboratively with peers and execute tasks independently within the scope of responsibilities with occasional day-to-day monitoring by the Associate Director for Academic Programs.

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

Advising students, maintaining database, registration sessions, and orientation sessions. Ability to interact with others inside and outside of the University. Ability to use PC/Software. Good interpersonal and organization skills and working knowledge of University procedures. Work in the Graduate Education Suite should reflect attention to detail.

Physical Effort

This position is generally sedentary but requires mobility (primarily on-campus or locally) and may require standing and traveling. No heavy lifting is required.

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: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI242143412