Academic Advisor

Adelphi University • Village of Garden City, NY

38d

About The Position

These four positions are subject to grant funding. The Academic Advisor is responsible to provide guidance to undergraduate students on their academic journey. To serve as an academic adviser to primarily first- and second-year undergraduate students, promoting student persistence, retention and timely progress to degree completion.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with a diverse student body.
• Ability to be organized and pay attention to detail.
• Knowledge of computer software and programming including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of University rules, regulations and codes of conduct.
• Required to attend events as needed (Evenings & Weekends).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Prior academic advising experience in higher education is preferred.
• Bilingual is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one advising to students providing guidance on courses selection and degree requirements.
• Guide students on the advisement platform for academic planning, course selection and tracking their progress toward degree completion.
• Maintain student record in advisement system.
• Inform students about university policies, procedures and support services available to them.
• Participate in meeting with other units/departments.
• Assist with first year advisement/registration.
• Attend Admission Events to provide information on degree requirements and registration process.
• Assist with outreach to students who have receive "alerts".
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level