Coordinator, Academic Advising

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 62,353 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Sick time

14+ holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision

403(b) retirement

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Marist University is seeking a Coordinator of Academic Advising to lead a coherent undergraduate advising program in the Center for Advising and Academic Services. The role covers direct student advising, workshops, and collaboration with advising centers to promote retention and success.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience with Banner, Word, and Outlook, with 1–3 years in academic advising. The schedule is full-time on the Marist Main Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supporting students through scheduled and walk-in support, focusing on students transitioning between majors or academic schools.
• Organizing and delivering advising skill presentations and workshops for students and advisors.
• Developing a curriculum and user-friendly materials to communicate about advising and academic programs.
• Collaborating with CAAS Director to transition students between advising and academic support interventions.
• Administering proactive advising practices and campaigns to identify and support students facing academic challenges.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Banner processing

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Academic advising

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Banner processing

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Title

Coordinator, Academic Advising

Department/School

Advising & Academic Services

Salary/Pay Rate

$62,353.20 - $65,000.00

Job Summary

Marist University invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Academic Advising. Reporting to the Executive Director, Academic Advising, this individual will coordinate a coherent academic advising program for the undergraduate student population.

The role of Coordinator of Academic Advising in the Center for Advising and Academic Services will assist in advising students in individual and group settings, communicate about advising directly with students and advisors, coordinate a curriculum around advising to increase knowledge and skill base, liaise with the School-Based Advising Centers, and administer a series of new, intervention-based practices designed to promote student retention and persistence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Experience with Banner processing, and Microsoft Word suite, including Outlook required.
• 1 to 3 years experience in academic advising, academic support services, or related field required.
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work independently, and professionally required.

Essential Functions

• Directly supporting students through scheduled and walk-in support, with a particular focus on students who are transitioning between majors or academic schools.
• Organizing and delivering advising skill presentations and workshops for students and advisors to enhance advising knowledge, skill, and capacity across the campus.
• In partnership with the School-Based Advising Centers, developing a curriculum and a series of user-friendly materials to communicate about advising and academic programs.
• Collaborating with the Director of CAAS to transition students between advising and academic support interventions when necessary.
• Administering proactive advising practices and advising campaigns to assure that students who face academic challenges are consistently identified, supported, and communicated with in positive ways to best support their academic journey, including administering relevant technology as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Required Application Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References.

Benefits

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester to cover tuition at another accredited institution.

Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

Type of Position

Full-time

Classification

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year

12

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Evening, holiday or weekend work may be required)

Hours per Week

37.5

Location

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings

1

Equal Employment Statement

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.