Academic Advisor I

University of Pittsburgh
  • Greensburg, PA
  • $19.07 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Numbers & Facts

LocationGreensburg, PA

Skills

  • Academic Adviceunmatched
  • Canvasunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Keyboardsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Peoplesoftunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Registrarunmatched
  • Videoconferencingunmatched

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