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The Department of Statistics and Data Science at Carnegie Mellon University is world-renowned for its contributions to statistical theory and practice. Research in the department runs the gamut from pure mathematics to the hottest frontiers of science. The Department augments all these strengths with a friendly, energetic working environment and exceptional resources. Dedicated students join the department from around the world, and add a unique dimension to the department's intellectual life. Faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduates interact regularly.

The Department of Statistics and Data Science is seeking a new Undergraduate Academic Advisor who is responsible for guiding undergraduate students in our program and helping them achieve academic success during their time at Carnegie Mellon University.

In this role you will be a member of an active undergraduate academic advising team and need to be able to effectively participate as a team member in a collaborative environment.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Provide sound academic, personal and career advice to a caseload of approximately 175-200 Statistics major students (i.e., assist students with developing academic schedules, declaring majors, reviewing career options, exploring interests, processing required forms, etc.).
• Monitor student progress towards graduation, maintain student records, provide support to students facing academic actions and certifies undergraduate students to graduate.
• Appreciation of and sensitivity to diversity and being able to support a diverse student population from different backgrounds and perspectives. Engage with multiple student affairs offices as needed for students in crisis or with complex questions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of University and College policies and procedures to provide information about campus-wide resources to enhance the student's overall educational experience.
• Maintain professional expertise through regular professional development. Attend all meetings involving college and university advisors.
• Maintain composure, respect, and integrity, and follow all the necessary processes and laws around student information sharing.
• Represent, on occasion, the undergraduate program on various university or college committees and at events, as well as to prospective families and internal transfers.
  

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Department of Statistics and Data Science. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in advising or relevant experience
• Excellent organization, strong attention to detail, interpersonal and planning skills required.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills to solve practical and complex problems.
• Able to work well both independently and on a team.
• Capable of handling sensitive situations and confidential information and documents

Requirements:

• Successful background check, including Act 153 clearances

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Apply today!

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