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College / VP Area: College of Health Sciences
Work type: Staff
Location: Newark, DE/Hybrid
Categories: Academic Administration, Full Time
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PAY GRADE: 29E
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences (HBNS) provides academic services for the more than 750 undergraduate students. HBNS offers five undergraduate majors, six minors, nine graduate programs, two graduate certificate programs, and a rich array of classroom, research, laboratory, real-world clinical, service, and experiential learning opportunities.
Under general direction of the HBNS Department Chair and in conjunction with the College of Health Sciences Assistant Dean of Student Services, the Academic Advisor II will be responsible for the academic advisement of current HBNS junior and senior students as well as development of program marketing and recruitment plans for the undergraduate majors within the department. The position will assist with course registration, senior checkout, student programming, related undergraduate student activities and orientation as necessary. The Academic Advisor II helps in the development of programs and events for prospective students and supports programs and University wide initiatives for entering freshmen and transfer students. In addition, they work closely with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services (USS), who provide academic services for all students in the College of Health Sciences.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide advisement services to junior and senior Health Behavior and Nutrition Science undergraduate students. Advisement services include guiding students to formulate educational goals and to make appropriate educational decisions to reach their goals. Provide course recommendations to students using departmental four-year plans, the undergraduate catalog, and other academic-related resources as a guide facilitating timely degree completion, student success, and UD’s “Finish in Four” initiative.
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Monitor and document the progress of assigned student populations and conduct proactive, targeted outreach to specific student populations about advisement, especially to those in special academic circumstances, to improve graduation and retention rates.
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Coordinate and participate in recruitment and pre-admission activities, such as organizing prospective student visits and presenting academic information to orientation groups, potential students and their families.
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Maintain regular contact with USS for the purpose of sharing updated academic information and coordinate academic advisement with the USS Advisors for a smooth advisement transition in junior year.
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Interpret policy, explain GPA and academic standing, review transfer credits, and provide guidance on majors, minors, and other related academic matters.
-
Audit degree program requirements for individual students and assist with degree checkout and degree certification.
-
Disseminate accurate and up-to-date academic information and policies to students, faculty, and others.
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Provide information and referrals to Academic Coaching and Tutoring (ACT) for students seeking assistance due to academic concerns; ensure ACT is aware of the tutoring needs of HBNS majors.
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Provide support and referral services to students, working with offices such as the Office of the Dean of Students, the Community Standards and Conflict Resolution, the Center for Counseling and Student Development, Career Services, Admissions, and Residence Life & Housing.
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Assist in the development and coordination of a variety of programs and workshops for students, families, and faculty.
-
Attend and assist with recruitment events, convocation, and other undergraduate events as needed.
-
Stay current of industry best practices through educational/training opportunities and membership in professional organizations. Implement advising best practices into the department advising model.
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Perform other advisement-related job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in student personnel, college counseling or a related field preferred.
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Experience in academic advising in higher education.
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Ability to grasp, retain, and disseminate an extensive, varied, and dynamic body of information.
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Ability to exercise sound judgment and employ decision-making skills.
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Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records.
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Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
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Ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
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Effective leadership, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
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Ability to present information effectively to groups and to work productively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Experience with PeopleSoft (and/or UD’s system, UDSIS) and retention or student success software, such as EAB Navigate (and/or UD’s system, Blue Hen Success) preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Will occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.
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This is a hybrid schedule of remote and in-office work, which is subject to change at the discretion of the Department, College or University.
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Applications close: Open until filled
Job no: 503076
College / VP Area: College of Health Sciences
Work type: Staff
Location: Newark, DE/Hybrid
Categories: Academic Administration, Full Time
Curious about the full value of working at UD? In addition to salary, our Total Rewards benefits and Compensation Estimator give you a clear view of the complete package.
PAY GRADE: 29E
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences (HBNS) provides academic services for the more than 750 undergraduate students. HBNS offers five undergraduate majors, six minors, nine graduate programs, two graduate certificate programs, and a rich array of classroom, research, laboratory, real-world clinical, service, and experiential learning opportunities.
Under general direction of the HBNS Department Chair and in conjunction with the College of Health Sciences Assistant Dean of Student Services, the Academic Advisor II will be responsible for the academic advisement of current HBNS junior and senior students as well as development of program marketing and recruitment plans for the undergraduate majors within the department. The position will assist with course registration, senior checkout, student programming, related undergraduate student activities and orientation as necessary. The Academic Advisor II helps in the development of programs and events for prospective students and supports programs and University wide initiatives for entering freshmen and transfer students. In addition, they work closely with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services (USS), who provide academic services for all students in the College of Health Sciences.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Provide advisement services to junior and senior Health Behavior and Nutrition Science undergraduate students. Advisement services include guiding students to formulate educational goals and to make appropriate educational decisions to reach their goals. Provide course recommendations to students using departmental four-year plans, the undergraduate catalog, and other academic-related resources as a guide facilitating timely degree completion, student success, and UD’s “Finish in Four” initiative.
-
Monitor and document the progress of assigned student populations and conduct proactive, targeted outreach to specific student populations about advisement, especially to those in special academic circumstances, to improve graduation and retention rates.
-
Coordinate and participate in recruitment and pre-admission activities, such as organizing prospective student visits and presenting academic information to orientation groups, potential students and their families.
-
Maintain regular contact with USS for the purpose of sharing updated academic information and coordinate academic advisement with the USS Advisors for a smooth advisement transition in junior year.
-
Interpret policy, explain GPA and academic standing, review transfer credits, and provide guidance on majors, minors, and other related academic matters.
-
Audit degree program requirements for individual students and assist with degree checkout and degree certification.
-
Disseminate accurate and up-to-date academic information and policies to students, faculty, and others.
-
Provide information and referrals to Academic Coaching and Tutoring (ACT) for students seeking assistance due to academic concerns; ensure ACT is aware of the tutoring needs of HBNS majors.
-
Provide support and referral services to students, working with offices such as the Office of the Dean of Students, the Community Standards and Conflict Resolution, the Center for Counseling and Student Development, Career Services, Admissions, and Residence Life & Housing.
-
Assist in the development and coordination of a variety of programs and workshops for students, families, and faculty.
-
Attend and assist with recruitment events, convocation, and other undergraduate events as needed.
-
Stay current of industry best practices through educational/training opportunities and membership in professional organizations. Implement advising best practices into the department advising model.
-
Perform other advisement-related job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in student personnel, college counseling or a related field preferred.
-
Experience in academic advising in higher education.
-
Ability to grasp, retain, and disseminate an extensive, varied, and dynamic body of information.
-
Ability to exercise sound judgment and employ decision-making skills.
-
Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records.
-
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
-
Ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
-
Effective leadership, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
-
Ability to present information effectively to groups and to work productively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
-
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
-
Experience with PeopleSoft (and/or UD’s system, UDSIS) and retention or student success software, such as EAB Navigate (and/or UD’s system, Blue Hen Success) preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
-
Will occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.
-
This is a hybrid schedule of remote and in-office work, which is subject to change at the discretion of the Department, College or University.
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Teaching Jobs at University of Delaware Jobs
Align your credentials to U.S. academic standards
Foreign degrees need to be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service before University of Delaware's hiring committees will assess your application. A course-by-course evaluation, not just a document equivalency letter, carries more weight for faculty Teaching roles.
Target department-level job postings directly
University of Delaware posts Teaching vacancies through individual colleges and departments, not just a central jobs board. Searching by department, such as the College of Arts and Sciences or College of Education, surfaces roles that broader searches miss and signals where active hiring is concentrated.
Understand which visa fits your Teaching appointment
J-1 scholar status is common for postdoctoral and visiting faculty appointments, while tenure-track and continuing Teaching roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship. Knowing which appointment type you're applying for tells you which visa pathway will apply before you reach the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Teaching roles by sponsorship
Browsing every university job board individually is slow. Migrate Mate lets you filter Teaching positions at University of Delaware specifically by visa sponsorship type, so you can focus applications on roles where your authorization needs are already accommodated.
Ask about PERM timelines during offer negotiations
For Teaching roles on a path to permanent residence, PERM labor certification through DOL can take a year or more before an EB-2 or EB-3 petition is filed with USCIS. Raising this timeline with your department coordinator at the offer stage helps align expectations before your H-1B clock becomes a pressure point.
Extend OPT strategically if you hold STEM-adjacent Teaching fields
F-1 OPT holders in qualifying STEM disciplines may be eligible for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you a longer runway to secure H-1B sponsorship through University of Delaware's annual cap-subject filing cycle, which follows the April 1 USCIS filing window.
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Find Teaching at University of Delaware JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does University of Delaware sponsor H-1B visas for Teaching roles?
Yes, University of Delaware sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Teaching positions, particularly tenure-track and continuing faculty roles that meet the specialty occupation standard. The university's international employment office manages the petition process in coordination with your hiring department. Cap-subject H-1B petitions follow USCIS's April 1 filing window, so offer timing relative to that date matters.
Which visa types are commonly used for Teaching positions at University of Delaware?
H-1B is the primary work visa for longer-term Teaching appointments. J-1 is frequently used for visiting scholars, postdoctoral researchers, and short-term instructional roles. F-1 OPT and CPT support students transitioning into Teaching or research assistant roles. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying Teaching disciplines. For permanent positions, EB-2 and EB-3 green card pathways are available through PERM labor certification.
What qualifications are expected for Teaching jobs at University of Delaware?
Requirements vary by appointment level. Adjunct and lecturer roles typically require a master's degree in the relevant discipline. Tenure-track faculty positions expect a completed doctorate and a record of scholarly output. For international applicants, foreign credentials should be evaluated by a NACES-recognized service to confirm U.S. equivalency. Teaching experience, publications, and evidence of research activity strengthen applications at all levels.
How do I apply for Teaching jobs at University of Delaware?
Applications are submitted through University of Delaware's official careers portal, with individual postings managed at the department level. A complete application typically includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and reference contacts. You can also browse and filter Teaching roles at University of Delaware by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which makes it easier to identify positions that fit your work authorization situation before applying.
How do I plan my timeline for H-1B sponsorship through a Teaching offer?
If you're on F-1 OPT, cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date, meaning your offer needs to be finalized by March at the latest. Universities are cap-exempt employers, so University of Delaware can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery window, giving you more flexibility on start dates than a private-sector employer could offer. Confirm cap-exempt status with the international office early in your offer discussions.
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