Student Services Coordinator and Undergraduate Academic Advisor

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Job Description Summary The Student Service Coordinator is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive student services program for more than 275 music students pursuing their undergraduate degrees. This position provides academic advising to undergraduates in the School of Music. This position works with academic directors to coordinate and communicate a class schedule that meets the school's evolving curricular needs, including on-line scheduling of summer/winter terms with OES. This position coordinates all required campus reports related to students. This position also inputs and maintains data on current student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate), as well as studio assignments, jury rotations, etc. This position provides excellent student services including but not limited to: registration, orientation, advising, retention, academic and career development and commencement. This position represents the School of Music at undergraduate transfer meetings and fairs that take place throughout the state of Maryland (MACMA), and also makes public presentations at admissions and enrollment events as the undergraduate specialist. Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and/or travel to deliver and pick up materials. Licenses/Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of experience in higher education, academic advising, student personnel administration, or counseling. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of recruitment, retention, and customer service best practices. Knowledge of organization and administration best practices. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service. Additional Job Details Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References Best Consideration Date: 8/24/26 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website . Department ARHU-School of Music Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $62,000 - $66,000 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link . Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Vacancies