NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Academic & Career Advisor
Prince Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expThe College of Southern Maryland is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution committed to student success. The Academic and Career Advisor provides advisement and registration guidance to students, assisting them in achieving their academic and career goals while serving as a liaison to various departments and organizations.
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Responsibilities
Provide information to prospective students regarding the College of Southern Maryland
Ensure students are taking correct courses for transfer to specific programs and particular institutions
Advise students about academic requirements and selection of courses
Interpret placement test scores, advise students of course placement, and work with students to develop an educational plan based on placement, academic and life goals and career aspirations
Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores, unofficial transcripts, and courses prerequisites
Perform and interpret degree audits
Monitor student progress of academically deficient students requiring ongoing contact with student and instructor(s)
Facilitate Start Smart orientations and First Advising Sessions
Process course waivers, prerequisite waivers, prerequisite override documentation, academic clemency requests, portfolio assessment applications, and drop/add forms as required
Assist students with academic based computerized systems (i.e. ARTSYS)
Inform students of articulation agreements applicable to desired programs
Research course descriptions to determine transferability. Evaluate the transfer of credits
Assist students with interpretation of transfer requirements for articulation agreements and transfer options in general, if applicable
Complete/update program evaluations for students as needed
Assist students in completing graduation applications and verifying data
Monitor student registration activities and recommend solutions to academic difficulties
Maintain accurate records (including electronic records) of interactions with students
Collaborate with the Career Services Departments at other campuses to ensure coordination of comprehensive services and activities across campuses
Provide career advisement and registration for students, which requires ascertaining student’s goals and assisting in the planning for student’s attainment of these goals
Assist students with career planning
Provide job readiness assistance to co-op students; maintains contact with co-op faculty advisors; registers students for co-op classes
Provide contact for students who are undecided about career or college goals
Provide career advisement to students; to include personal interest assessments, career identification and planning, job readiness assessments, job coaching, and job search training
Organize, develop, and promote career related events both on campus and to the community, school system, and students including collaborating with marketing, outside employers, agencies, and school systems
Serve as liaison to academic departments, college committees, and community organizations as directed by supervisor
Track program changes, maintain contact with department chair and faculty, and provide input to department about program changes that may adversely affect student progress. Report back to the Advising, Career, and Enrollment group
Provide referrals to other campus and community resources regarding student issues; both academic and personal
Maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees
Coordinate communications to the students regarding such things as registration and academic probation: this may include the maintenance of a student listserv
Conduct advisement workshops
Coordinate with middle school and high school counselors to develop collaborative relationships for the purposes of providing early academic awareness programs and interventions in public schools
Mentor a College Success Skills class during the fall and spring semesters
Maintain tracking systems of student contact and classifications for reporting purposes, such as academic and career assistance, workshops and classroom visits, orientation and others as directed by supervisor
Leads in-class academic presentations
Serves on task forces related to improving the delivery of student services
Develop innovative solutions to managing a large student caseload and disseminating student services information
Participate in the development, implementation, review, presentation, and revision of orientation for first-time college students and transfer students
Serves on committees that directly impact the vision of the department
Monitor student registration activities and recommend solutions to academic difficulties
Maintain accurate records (including electronic records) of interactions with students
Advocates for students when appropriate
Serve as liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, colleges, and departments
Refer students to the appropriate specialized staff for such issues as comprehensive counseling, financial assistance, study abroad, etc
Qualification
Required
BS or BA degree required with two years' experience in career development, education, advising or four years' experience in related field
Experience with computer data entry and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures
Ability to understand the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc
Ability to stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates
Skilled in assisting students in a college setting in academic and/or career development, and knowledgeable of graduation requirements
Ability to lead group workshops
Excellent communication skills; written and oral
Ability to work with a diverse population with a wide variety of needs
Knowledge of community resources accessible to customers
Ability to work with limited supervision
Benefits
Excellent health insurance benefits
State Retirement Pension plan
Wellness programs
Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer
College closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year
For several days in March for Spring Break
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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