Advisement Associate

Touro University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Retirement 403b

Tuition exemption

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Touro University in New York seeks an Advisement Associate to guide Lander College for Women students through their academic journey, helping them understand requirements and the advisement/registration process. You will minimize confusion and map degree plans with a focus on timely completion.

Responsibilities include advising on schedules, majors, registrations, and assisting undeclared students with regular check-ins, while coordinating advisor duties and liaising with department chairs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred, 0-1 years related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Strong communication and ability to work with faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on course schedules, majors and registration processes.
• Assist with registration issues and keep regular check-ins for academic planning.
• Coordinate advisement activities, including department chair meetings.
• Ensure timely degree completion by reviewing progression and eligibility.
• Maintain accurate student records and respond to core and degree requirements questions.
• Support tutoring requests and audits of courses as needed.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Clear communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

Degree Works

Job description

Advisement Associate

Job Locations US-NY-New York

• ID: 2026-13640
• College: TUNY - Lander College for Women
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Schedule Shift: 9am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm Friday
• Hours Per Week: 36.5
• Travel: None
• Category: Academic/Program Support
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Location : Country: US

Overview

The Advisement Associate will guide students throughout their time at Lander College for Women. This role will provide students with an understanding of the college's requirements, and the advisement and registration process. The advisement department is here to ensure that students are on the right track to receiving their degree, and to minimize any confusion regarding the different requirements in the college.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attend New Student Orientation to advise students on course schedules, choosing majors, classes, and redirect questions to department chairs.
• Advise students on course schedules and assist with registration issues (including when locked out of classes).
• Provide guidance to undeclared students and conduct regular check-ins to support academic planning and map out their pathway to finishing their degree.
• Oversee student registration slots, coordinate an eblast and follow up with students who have questions regarding their slot based on their credits.
• Use Degree Works to review graduation eligibility, identify discrepancies, and check in with students to ensure timely degree completion.
• Coordinate and attend department chair meetings to stay current on advisement issues.
• Liaise between students and department chairs on different questions or issues relating to the different majors and minors.
• Create and oversee an advisement checklist.
• Address miscellaneous student issues and questions, including incomplete grades (INC), grade changes, course withdrawals (drop with a W), transfer credits and course equivalents, questions regarding core requirements, Judaic Studies (JS) requirements, residency requirements, double-dipping, interdisciplinary majors and dual majors.
• Assist with student requests for tutors.
• Assist students with auditing a course.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• At least 0-1 years of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple student cases simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely follow-up on student advisement needs.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, providing guidance and answering a wide range of academic-related questions.
• Effective in working with faculty, staff, and other departments to support student success and address complex academic situations.
• High level of accuracy in handling student records, tracking academic progress, and ensuring compliance with academic requirements.

Travel

• As needed.

Working Conditions

• In office.

Maximum Salary

USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $44,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule

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Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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