Student Advocacy & Wellness Programs Lead

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a Student Advocacy Program Administrator to join the Office of Student Advocacy. You will provide front-line support to students facing personal, medical, academic, and engagement challenges, triage concerns, and coordinate short-term academic support with faculty.

The role leads wellness and inclusion programming, plans orientation and commencement events, and manages essential communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area is required.
• 2+ years professional experience in academic settings; experience in student affairs, counseling, supervision or public health.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of psychosocial issues and barriers faced by STEM/Engineering students; understanding of underrepresented groups.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to student advocacy and belonging/inclusion; cultural humility.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support to students navigating personal, medical, academic, and engagement-related challenges.
• Triage concerns and escalate complex cases to the Assistant Director.
• Plan and implement departmental and school-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate undergraduate and graduate orientation, transitional programming, commencement activities, and student engagement events.
• Design and facilitate at least one wellness, sexual health, or self-efficacy program each semester.
• Maintain knowledge of campus resources to guide and refer students.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Attention to detail

Project management

Time management

Cultural humility

Inclusion awareness

Multitasking

Student support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related area

Master's Degree in Education, Administration, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

New York University seeks a Student Advocacy Program Administrator to join the Office of Student Advocacy. You will provide front-line support to students facing personal, medical, academic, and engagement challenges, triage concerns, and coordinate short-term academic support with faculty.

The role leads wellness and inclusion programming, plans orientation and commencement events, and manages essential communications.