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POSITION OPEN

Responsibilities:       

• Advise students on the following: academic probation, academic suspension, poor performance, directed study, program completion, extensions, concurrent enrollment, and prerequisite course work.
• Schedules, coordinates, and distributes elective and supplemental curriculum information.
• Oversees all student change-of-status processes.
• Monitors attendance, academic, and enrollment progress of students; plays lead role in communicating and advising students who have academic/attendance problems.
• Coordinates student retention program and re-entry process.
• Coordinates student orientation process.
• Coordinates the selection and orientation of class representative for each cohort.
• Conducts class visits on a scheduled basis and reports results to Program Dean/Director.
• Acts as liaison between College and students with respect to admissions, degree options, requirements, and academic progress.
• Manages testing programs (e.g., CLEPs) for undergraduate and graduate students; may include proctoring exams.
• Performs pre-evaluation of college transcripts for applicants, when appropriate.
• Addresses and/or participates in addressing and resolving student grievances and appeals.
• Assists in the preparation of adult studies calendars to ensure appropriate courses are offered and students are being correctly placed. Monitors cohort and study group/learning team size to ensure operational effectiveness.
• May play lead role in planning and executing commencement activities.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, student development, business, education, or related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in academic advising, student services, social services, training and development, or related required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to interact and communicate effectively with students and adult program personnel with regard to college policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Willingness to commit to the Mission and Values of Gwynedd-Mercy College is imperative.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their letter of interest with salary requirements, resume and list of three professional references to: Gwynedd-Mercy College, 1325 Sumneytown Pike, PO Box 901, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901, Attn:  Human Resources or email: HR@gmc.edu. Gwynedd-Mercy College is an equal opportunity employer.