Academic Advisor

careers-nyu; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University invites applications for an academic advisor position within the Communicative Sciences and Disorders program. You will provide academic advisement to current graduate students, interpret university policies, assist with recruitment and orientation, and coordinate with offices to streamline graduation tracking and substitutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 2+ years of advisement or related experience, with strong organizational,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of student advisement or related experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement to graduate students in Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
• Interpret university policies and program requirements; assist with recruitment and orientation.
• Facilitate seminars and events to support student development.
• Coordinate with university offices for graduation tracking, transfer credits, and substitutions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Event planning

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education / Psychology / Counseling or related field

Master's degree in Higher Education / Psychology / Counseling (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Excel

Starfish

PeopleSoft

Job description

Position Summary

Provide academic advisement to current graduate students in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Interpret applicable University policies and procedures, program requirements, acceptable electives, and alternative/substitute courses. Assist with planning and implementation of recruitment and orientation activities. Facilitate seminars and events that enhance the academic experience and professional development of graduate students. Interface with appropriate University offices and departments to expedite processing of on-line graduation tracking, transfer credit evaluations and reviews, program development and substitutions. Respond to inquiries concerning the School, department, and program offerings.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education, Psychology, Counseling, or other related fields. Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Higher Education, Psychology, Counseling, or other related fields preferred. Required Experience: 2+ years Student advisement, recruitment, admissions, counseling, or related experience. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to work both independently as well as part of a team; ability to plan and deliver special events and seminars. Proficiency with various computer applications. Demonstrated commitment to student success. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage several administrative tasks at once. Follow detailed workflows. Work collaboratively with department and campus partners. Familiarity with, or comfortable learning, new technologies. Google Suite, Excel, caseload management systems such as Starfish and PeopleSoft

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.