Academic Advisor

Yeshiva University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeshiva University in New York seeks an experienced Academic Advisor to guide students from orientation through graduation, helping them plan courses, understand degree requirements, and navigate the university’s programs.

The role partners with the Dean, Academic Advisement Department, and department chairs to plan and manage programs and services, including enrichment, career planning, and graduate school applications. This is a full-time on-site position in NYU's diverse academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience preferred
• Excellent writing skills to aid students with personal statements for law school

Responsibilities

• Advise students individually and in groups
• Review course selections and schedules
• Assess graduation requirements and complete senior checks
• Coordinate outside courses and special permissions
• Assist with graduate school applications and advising
• Oversee and participate in orientation and academic enrichment programs
• Collaborate with Registrar, Student Affairs, Admissions, Careers, and Student Finance

Skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Strong writing ability

Judgment and organizational skills

Communication and collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary:

Academic advisors guide students in all phases of their academic careers from orientation through graduation. They explore options to broaden and enhance academic horizons and help students to understand and meet the challenges of higher education. The incumbent will work closely with the Dean, Academic Advisement Department, and the Chairs of Academic Departments and Programs in planning, management, and operation of programs and student services.

Position Responsibilities:

Academic Advisement:

• Advise students - 1-1, in groups
• Meet with students to review course selection and schedule creation
• Review students' records and perform junior and senior checks; advise on graduation requirements
• Review and approve special requests: outside courses (summer school)-involves reviewing outside syllabi, course descriptions, length of sessions, class auditing, P/N grades, and courses requiring special permission
• Follow up with faculty and students on midterm warnings and "Incomplete" grades
• Consult with faculty to identify recipients of academic awards
• Conduct academic sessions at orientation, organize math placement exams
• Assist department chairs in guiding students in their applications to graduate schools
• Coordinate probation/dismissal process and LOA, Medical letters to students
• Contribute to Orientation/Open House-related tasks
• Serve as key team member for the Yeshiva Success Network (YSN - Starfish)
• Academic Enrichment Programs

Plan and manage all activities associated with:

• Peer Tutoring Center - Solicit recommendations from the faculty for peer tutors. Coordinate the HR onboarding process, manage the appointment system, and monitor progress, making necessary adjustments
• Frontiers Program - Oversee the Dean's Scholars Frontiers Program, which includes the development of the academic schedule of seminars
• Manage academic enrichment programs, in addition to the above, specializing in the humanities and social sciences
• Work with the Career Center on the Majors Fair
  Digital Content Management and Communications - update academic department webpages - incl. advisement (ex., FAQ)

Experience & Educational Background:

• Master's degree
• Minimum of 5 years' experience preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Detail-oriented, strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to students
• Needs the ability to make sound judgments and good organizational skills
• Fosters, encourages, and facilitates open communication and an atmosphere of open expression and communication
• Gains cooperation by explicitly addressing others' interests and concerns
• Demonstrates personal commitment in actions taken and decisions made
• Continually searches for ways to increase satisfaction of faculty, students, staff and other constituents
• Actions are consistent with University strategic and operational objectives and standards
• Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all and enforces that policy within his/her sphere of influence
• Excellent writing skills to help students prepare personal statements for law school
• Advisors work with a great degree of independence but need to coordinate with each other
• The advisors meet on a daily basis with the Associate Dean
• They interface primarily with the Offices of the Registrar, Student Affairs, Admissions, Careers, and Student Finance
• Advisors have little involvement in budgetary matters

Salary Range:

$68,000-$70,000

About Us:

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.