Academic Advisor

Yeshiva University•New York, NY

1d•$68,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Academic advisors guide students in all phases of their academic careers from orientation through graduation. They explore options to broaden and enhance academic horizons and help students to understand and meet the challenges of higher education. The incumbent will work closely with the Dean, Academic Advisement Department, and the Chairs of Academic Departments and Programs in planning, management, and operation of programs and student services.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred
Detail-oriented, strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to students
Ability to make sound judgments and good organizational skills
Fosters, encourages, and facilitates open communication and an atmosphere of open expression and communication
Gains cooperation by explicitly addressing others' interests and concerns
Demonstrates personal commitment in actions taken and decisions made
Continually searches for ways to increase satisfaction of faculty, students, staff and other constituents
Actions are consistent with University strategic and operational objectives and standards
Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all and enforces that policy within his/her sphere of influence
Excellent writing skills to help students prepare personal statements for law school
Advisors work with a great degree of independence but need to coordinate with each other
The advisors meet on a daily basis with the Associate Dean
They interface primarily with the Offices of the Registrar, Student Affairs, Admissions, Careers, and Student Finance
Advisors have little involvement in budgetary matters

Responsibilities

Advise students – 1-1, in groups
Meet with students to review course selection and schedule creation
Review students’ records and perform junior and senior checks; advise on graduation requirements
Review and approve special requests: outside courses (summer school)-involves reviewing outside syllabi, course descriptions, length of sessions, class auditing, P/N grades, and courses requiring special permission
Follow up with faculty and students on midterm warnings and “Incomplete” grades
Consult with faculty to identify recipients of academic awards
Conduct academic sessions at orientation, organize math placement exams
Assist department chairs in guiding students in their applications to graduate schools
Coordinate probation/dismissal process and LOA, Medical letters to students
Contribute to Orientation/Open House-related tasks
Serve as key team member for the Yeshiva Success Network (YSN – Starfish)
Plan and manage all activities associated with: Peer Tutoring Center - Solicit recommendations from the faculty for peer tutors. Coordinate the HR onboarding process, manage the appointment system, and monitor progress, making necessary adjustments
Plan and manage all activities associated with: Frontiers Program - Oversee the Dean's Scholars Frontiers Program, which includes the development of the academic schedule of seminars
Manage academic enrichment programs, in addition to the above, specializing in the humanities and social sciences
Work with the Career Center on the Majors Fair
Update academic department webpages – incl. advisement (ex., FAQ)