Biology Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Seton Hall University, New Jersey • South Orange, NJ

1d • $48,000 - $66,000

About The Position

The Department of Biological Sciences at Seton Hall University is seeking applicants interested in a full-time position for academic advising of undergraduate dual degree and nursing majors. The advisor will advise approximately 300 undergraduate students, provide registration PIN numbers to their advisees as appropriate, file necessary paperwork associated with advisees (e.g. Curriculum Adjustment Forms, Course Adjustment Forms, Applications for Overload, etc.), meet with students regarding grading and other academic concerns, assist at recruitment events and in contacting incoming students, and keep records of all paperwork and activities pertaining to advisement. Orientation and guidance can be obtained from consultation with Biology Dept’s Coordinator for Academic Advising; coordinator will also provide list of advisees. Duties and Responsibilities: Responding promptly to emails, phone calls, or other correspondence from students, faculty, and administrators; Document Advising; Academic and Career Advising; Attend Recruitment Events. Advisor will guide work of others who perform essentially the same work. May organize, set priorities, schedule and review work, but will have no responsibility to hire, terminate, review performance or make pay decisions

Requirements

• BS Degree
• appropriate Field of Study
• Relevant work experience 1-3 years

Nice To Haves

• MS Degree
• appropriate Field of Study

Responsibilities

• Responding promptly to emails, phone calls, or other correspondence from students, faculty, and administrators
• Document Advising
• Academic and Career Advising
• Attend Recruitment Events
• Advise approximately 300 undergraduate students
• Provide registration PIN numbers to their advisees as appropriate
• File necessary paperwork associated with advisees (e.g. Curriculum Adjustment Forms, Course Adjustment Forms, Applications for Overload, etc.)
• Meet with students regarding grading and other academic concerns
• Assist at recruitment events and in contacting incoming students
• Keep records of all paperwork and activities pertaining to advisement

Benefits

• comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life
• bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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