Associate Director of Academic Advising - Dept of Architecture at The University of Pennsylvania in Meyerson Hall

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Associate Director of Academic Advising - Dept of Architecture Job Profile Title Associate Director B, Student Services Job Description Summary The Associate Director of Academic Advising serves as a primary point of contact for students in the Department of Architecture, the largest department in the Weitzman School with over 300 students. The Associate Director oversees the overall student experience and is responsible for advising Master of Architecture Students with academic planning and academic issues as they arise; scheduling and administering exams; maintaining accurate student records; monitoring student academic progress and tracking degree requirements; coordinating advising appointments; and supporting the Department’s student awards process. This position reports to the Director of Administration and works closely with all Architecture faculty. The Associate Director works closely with the Faculty Advising Director to develop and support Departmental advising initiatives and is responsible for assisting students with academic and administrative matters and connecting students with appropriate Departmental, School, and University resources and support services as needed. The Associate Director supports and administratively oversees the Department’s admissions processes, working closely with the Admissions Committee to coordinate deadline-driven admissions workflows. Responsibilities include supporting application review processes, tracking admissions-related information, writing and coordinating communications, interacting with prospective students and answering questions, conducting tours, and assisting with activities necessary for the successful admission and matriculation of incoming students. The Associate Director supports the onboarding of incoming students, tracking students’ progress toward matriculation throughout the summer and following up on outstanding academic and administrative requirements as needed. The Associate Director also plans and coordinates Departmental orientation activities for incoming students and serves as a key point of contact as students transition into the program. The Associate Director also works closely with the Architecture Graduate Group Chair to provide all administrative and academic coordination for the Architecture PhD Program, including tracking students’ progress toward degree completion, maintaining regular contact with PhD candidates to identify any challenges to their academic success, and connecting PhD students to resources to help them address any obstacles they may be facing. T