Job Summary/Basic Function:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years' experience in academic advising or directly related field.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • work collaboratively with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
  • design and implement successful events, programs, and presentations.
  • provide excellent customer service.
  • understand college course selection and registration process. 

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. 
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Valid driver's license. 
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Experience in academic advising in higher education.
• Experience with tutoring.
• Public speaking experience.
• Record keeping experience.
• Experience with Starfish or similar student success platforms.

Essential Functions:

• Extensive writing and verbal communications skills. (Provide information and assistance regularly)
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Understanding of written and verbal directions.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds.
• Limited physical effort required. 
• Limited exposure to physical risks. 
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Ability to sit/stand for long lengths of time. 
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds. 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the SCUPA- SUA & GFPC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ability to work remotely if required due to emergency university closure.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and ability to travel. 

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Hours/Shift worked: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition: 10174

About Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville University is a top-ranked university in the North, with more than 100programs, some of which are uniquely distinctive to the region and nation. We have a strong academic history guided by industry-leading professors. Our faculty members are recognized to be fiercely passionate about their students’ overall success. Our student body is rich in diversity and is known to be enthusiastically driven towards excellence while being socially conscious. Our beautiful 250-acre campus contains classic architecture, mixed with state-of-the-art, energy-saving structures and a historic pond with two resident swans. Access to extraordinary faculty, a historical campus setting and an extremely high job-placement rating are the reasons our alumni rate us as a smart life choice.

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