CEMS Academic Advisor

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Serve as primary academic advisor to first-year and sophomore engineering, mathematics, statistics, and computer science students. Provide general academic advising for all CEMS students. Advise students regarding their academic standing, the four-year success plan, and routes to degree completion. Advise students, faculty, and staff on unusual academic situations. Provide primary general and holistic advising, coordinate with and refer students to specialty and focused resources.

Department of Student Life, and the Center for Academic Success. Design, coordinate, and facilitate academic programming and support services specific to the needs of students and specific student populations. Coordinate and collaborate with fellow academic advisors, faculty and staff on the delivery of various experiential learning programs, support recruitment and admissions, and Belonging Equity missions of the College. Provide recruitment, and retention services to all CEMS students.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree and two to four years’ related experience required. Strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills required. Effective organizational skills with attention to detail required. Experience working with diverse student populations required.

Desirable Qualifications

Background in academic advising highly desirable. Experience and knowledge of student information systems and advising platforms highly desirable. Understanding of high-impact practices and experiential learning desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $55,000- $65,000 depending on experience

Other Information

Special Conditions

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 01/07/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground:
Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Academic Advising PC2 X

Posting Number

Posting Number S5889PO

Department

Department CEM Student Services/54002

Position Number

Position Number

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

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