Academic Advisor (College of Science and Mathematics)

Montclair State University•Montclair, NJ

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSAM), the Academic Advisor advises a caseload of CSAM major students, develops programs, and coordinates first-semester course scheduling for new students through the Student Success Center. The role develops, coordinates, implements, and assesses activities that support undergraduate students’ transition to university life, appropriate course enrollment, connection to department and faculty advising and major resources, and timely degree completion. The Academic Advisor provides developmental and holistic academic advising, teaches New Student Seminar, and supports CSAM major transfer students with onboarding, credit adjustments, and schedule creation to support timely degree progress and completion. The position also contributes to student success, orientation, retention, and advising initiatives across the College and University.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of full-time professional experience working in a higher education setting or similar organization.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Facility with enterprise applications and software.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse working environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with and experience scheduling classes and creating student course schedules.
Familiarity with and experience in STEM academic programs.
Experience with enrollment management initiatives.
Facility with Banner, DegreeWorks, Navigate, and other applications related to student academic records and student support services.
Familiarity with current core concepts, values, and competencies of academic advising.

Responsibilities

Support a comprehensive and holistic academic central advising program through the CSAM Student Success Center.
Advise CSAM students on course selection, career and major choices, and academic progress; provide intrusive advising and academic coaching when needed.
Maintain a caseload of undergraduate advisees from admission into a CSAM major program.
Collaborate with academic departments on student success initiatives.
Maintain currency in academic advising theory and practice and in University policies and procedures affecting CSAM major students.
Work with Admissions, the Office of Belonging, academic departments, University College, and other campus partners to facilitate onboarding and transitions for new first-year, transfer, and University College students entering CSAM majors.
Assist with developing and delivering new student and family orientation programs.
Help CSAM majors understand and navigate University processes, procedures, policies, and regulations.
Collaborate with CSAM Departments on College- and University-wide retention and advising initiatives to support consistent, high-quality advising.
Create a supportive environment for CSAM majors through advising, workshops, and activities.
Coordinate first-year CSAM major scheduling processes with enrollment specialists in the CSAM Student Success Center.
Track CSAM major students’ progress toward graduation.
Teach sections of GNED 199 Freshman Seminar.
Represent the CSAM Student Success Center at University events and on committees as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned; management may add or change job duties.