"Academic Advisor for Equity Programs"

Academic Advisor for Equity Programs

Detailed Position Description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Academic Advisor for Equity Programs. The Academic Advisor’s primary objective is to assist students enrolled in the DeSousa-Brent Scholars Program, Landers Scholars Scholarship, and Sum Primus Scholars graduate in four years by providing advising and coaching services and support. The Academic Advisor will assist with yearly programs such as DBSP’s Summer LIGHT Experience, Sum Primus’ Summer First, Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR), and commencement.

Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred; three to five years of full-time employment in an academic support position. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion along with working with students from diverse backgrounds. Familiarity with student development theories and counseling theories. Excellent interpersonal skills; strong technology skills, including use of social media. Ability to work nights and weekends. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences, and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and names, contact information and professional relationship of three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/147519. Questions may be directed to Kelvin Clark, Director of Equity Programming at 240-895-2185.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.