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Advising Manager

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 121144
Title: Manager
Functional Title: Advising Manager
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: CMNS-Computer Science
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Advising Manager is part of the leadership team that is directly responsible for supervising professional Academic Advisors who may directly supervise student workers, be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, and advise a caseload of students.

Specific duties include:
  • Supervision of 3 – 4 full-time Academic Advisors and student workers.
  • Advise a caseload of 250-300 undergraduate Computer Science students.
  • Serve in a management role of departmental exception to policy requests.
  • Hold a management role in at least one administrative task with high impact to team.
  • Assist the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies with day-to-day operations of the office.
  • Lead by example and serve as a role model for team members embodying our core values.
  • Promote the professional development and pursuit of career goals for Academic Advisors.
  • Attend leadership and college level meetings as needed.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is required.


Experience:
  • Must be a current or former professional employee at University of Maryland, College Park.
  • Minimum of three years of full-time advising experience at the professional level.
  • Minimum of three years of full-time experience in higher education at the professional level.
  • Minimum of one year of supervisory experience of staff (professional or student).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
  • Strong customer service, maturity, and sound judgment.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and a problem solver.
  • Possess enthusiasm and a positive approach to work, establish and maintain excellent rapport with students and staff, and a commitment to their overall development.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office/Google Suite, professional presentation software and/or
    database usage is needed.
  • Able to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
  • 3 – 5 years of full-time advising experience in higher education.
  • 1 – 3 years of supervisory experience managing a professional staff of 3+ employees.
  • Knowledge of UMD degree requirements and advising technology platforms (i.e. Salesforce, SIS, UAchieve).
  • Experience in advising in computer science or related fields.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
  • Able to work some evenings and weekends if needed.
  • Sedentary work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
  • Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Posting Date: 02/27/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 03/19/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References (no emails sent from system)
Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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  1. * Are you a current or former employee at the University of Maryland, College Park?
    • Yes
    • No
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