Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor - Upper Level Advising

Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equity, and inclusion.

Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community to support the college’s and campus strategic initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of CNS and its departments.

Bachelor’s degree.

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Documented experience in academic advising, student support, or other related student-facing roles.

Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively.

Demonstrated commitment to continued learning or professional development in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice issues.

Senior Academic Advisor additional minimal qualifications: Two (2) years of experience in academic advising, counseling, student support, or other related student facing roles.

Able to recognize at-risk individuals and provide appropriate support and direction.

Bachelor’s degree in science or mathematics discipline.

Master's degree in education, science, mathematics, or related field.

serving or working with a large culturally diverse population.

supervising staff or students.

Able to manage a high volume of complex and varied client needs.

Able to recognize at-risk individuals and provide appropriate support and direction.

Highly knowledgeable with respect to FERPA, Title IX, and all University Academic Rules and Regulations.

Senior Academic Advisor additional preferred qualifications: Professional teaching experience.

At UMass Amherst and in CNS, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued.

These values and goals are reflected in the College of Natural Sciences’ Inclusive Excellence framework and in the UMass Amherst’s For the Common Good: 2024–2034 Strategic Plan.

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week.

As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

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Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter.

References will be checked at the finalist stage.

Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.