Academic Advisor

New York University • New York, NY

1d • $70,000 - $78,733

About The Position

Counsel students on academic, career, and personal matters for the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions. Advise current and prospective students regarding matriculation, registration, and goal-setting. Attend recruitment and marketing events. Develop and run reports in PeopleSoft. Lead the New Student Seminar and provide advisement support to several programs according to the needs of the department. Respond to inquiries concerning the School, department, and program offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, including academic advisement, recruitment, admissions, counseling and referrals, or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of New York State higher education laws and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, public speaking, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to plan and deliver special events and seminars.
• Ability to use Peoplesoft as a tool to advise students, input program and plan information, track students, and develop and run reports.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or Student Personnel Administration
• A background in music or other performing arts discipline.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on academic, career, and personal matters
• Advise current and prospective students regarding matriculation, registration, and goal-setting
• Attend recruitment and marketing events
• Develop and run reports in PeopleSoft
• Lead the New Student Seminar
• Provide advisement support to several programs according to the needs of the department
• Respond to inquiries concerning the School, department, and program offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees