Temporary Advising and Student Services Specialist at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Temporary Advising and Student Services Specialist

The School of Computing and Information is seeking a higher education professional to support our Student Services team while two staff members take parental leave. Experience in student and/or academic affairs preferred. This position will have three main responsibility areas – 1) maintaining a roster of about 90 undergraduate advisees 2) Supporting event planning for school-wide programs, and 3) Assisting our Student Success team with student outreach related to academic coaching. These responsibilities will involve close collaboration with SCI’s Student Services team leaders and the position will report to the Senior Director of Student and Academic Affairs.

1. The advising component will involve shadowing the Director of Academic Advising beginning in November of 2024 and inheriting full responsibility for her roster by the start of the Spring 2025 term, maintaining that roster through the end of the Spring 2025 term.

2. Support for event planning will include working with the Senior Director of Student and Academic Affairs on logistics relating to SCI’s fall graduation ceremony and spring orientation.

3. The academic coaching component will involve helping to conduct outreach to students who are referred to SCI’s Student Success office.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Department: SCI-Student Affairs

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 37.5

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: No

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Requested Pay Rate: 20.00

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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