Academic Advisor

New York University • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Academic Advisor provides academic advisement to current graduate students in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. The role interprets applicable University policies and procedures, program requirements, acceptable electives, and alternative or substitute courses. The advisor also assists with planning and implementing recruitment and orientation activities, and facilitates seminars and events that support students’ academic experience and professional development. The position interfaces with appropriate University offices and departments to expedite online graduation tracking, transfer credit evaluations and reviews, program development, and course substitutions. It also responds to inquiries about the School, department, and program offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Psychology, Counseling, or another related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in student advisement, recruitment, admissions, counseling, or a related area.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to plan and deliver special events and seminars.
• Proficiency with various computer applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Psychology, Counseling, or another related field.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks simultaneously and follow detailed workflows.
• Ability to collaborate with department and campus partners.
• Familiarity with, or comfort learning, new technologies.
• Experience with Google Suite, Excel, and caseload management systems such as Starfish and PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement to current graduate students in Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
• Interpret University policies and procedures, program requirements, acceptable electives, and alternative or substitute courses.
• Assist with planning and implementing recruitment and orientation activities.
• Facilitate seminars and events that enhance students’ academic experience and professional development.
• Coordinate with University offices and departments on online graduation tracking, transfer credit evaluations and reviews, program development, and course substitutions.
• Respond to inquiries concerning the School, department, and program offerings.

What This Job Offers

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