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The College of Engineering and Information Technology and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County are dedicated to research, innovation, and education. The College works in partnership with state and federal agencies and industry to promote the transfer of research applications that benefit society. We distinguish ourselves by our continued commitment to cross-disciplinary research and education. We provide outstanding education opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students to contribute to the professional workforce in engineering, computer science, and information systems.

Learn more about the college by visiting our website: https://coeit.umbc.edu/

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking an Academic Advisor for the College of Engineering and Information Technology. The Academic Advisor will provide advising support for Computer Science and Engineering majors in COEIT.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $50,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

The Academic Advisor for the College of Engineering and Information Technology will provide advising support for majors in COEIT. This includes prospective and transfer students as well as current students in the college.

Specific duties include:

• Meet regularly with COEIT students to provide course suggestions, review graduation requirements, discus academic pathways, provide advising clearance, and make appropriate referrals
• Assist with new student orientation in summer and winter, including provide course recommendations
• Be responsive to student question  via email, phone calls or in person or virtual meetings
• Explain and enforce policies and procedures
• Work with academic and other university department to answer student questions and provide support
• Assist with administrative activities such as gateway processing, requesting substitutions, approving student forms
• Provide information to prospective students and families 
• Assist with advising related events and presentations
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position requires some local travel as well as some evening and weekend work.

Bachelor's Degree 

One year experience in advising or professional experience in programs of assistance to students in higher education (two years part time can replace one year full time).

Must have: excellent organizational, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; the ability to use relevant technology and software to support advising activities. 

Master's Degree preferred with an emphasis on Counseling/Advising/Student Affairs/Higher Education.

Knowledge of college student development principles and community college student experience desired. 

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.