Student Success Advisor — Academic Advisement

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Care Plan and Dental Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefit Plan

FIT Tuition Exemption Program

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, S…)

4-day Summer Workweek

Qualifying Employer for PSLF

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Technology seeks a Counselor Associate in the Academic Advisement Center to provide student-centered guidance from enrollment through graduation, helping students develop degree plans and understand curricula.

You will collaborate with faculty and staff, navigate MyFIT and other systems, and support advisement initiatives, with some evenings/weekends, contributing to student success and timely degree completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 2 years of relevant advisement experience.
• Experience in higher education advising preferred.
• Strong communication and student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic guidance from enrollment to graduation.
• Assist with degree mapping, policies, and degree audits.
• Monitor progress and support students facing academic or financial aid challenges.
• Guide students in navigating MyFIT and other systems.
• Maintain detailed advising notes for continuity of care.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and campus partners.
• Support advisement events, orientations, and programs.
• Communicate important deadlines and milestones.

Skills

Student guidance

Degree mapping

Policy interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Electronic reporting tools

Job description

The Fashion Institute of Technology seeks a Counselor Associate in the Academic Advisement Center to provide student-centered guidance from enrollment through graduation, helping students develop degree plans and understand curricula.

You will collaborate with faculty and staff, navigate MyFIT and other systems, and support advisement initiatives, with some evenings/weekends, contributing to student success and timely degree completion.