Senior Academic Advisor

New York Institute of Technology•Village of Old Westbury, NY

3d•$67,000 - $72,000

About The Position

New York Institute of Technology’s Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor. Reporting to the Director, the advisor supports undergraduate students in identifying educational and career goals through general advising, academic planning, graduation planning, and interpretation of institutional policies and procedures. The advisor primarily works with incoming first-year and transfer students and continuing second-year students, providing course advising and registration support for their first two years and holistic support throughout their time at New York Tech. The role also includes leading assigned projects, serving as a student advocate and liaison with faculty and academic departments, monitoring academic progress, maintaining advising records, and coordinating student-support programming. The Senior Academic Advisor collaborates with campus partners and academic departments, supports peer advising and mentoring programs, and contributes to institutional committees, events, and other departmental initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least three to five years of experience working with college students in an academic advising or counseling role in both in-person and virtual environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of academic policies, disciplines, coursework, and graduation requirements.
Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
Working knowledge of computer information technology such as Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
Experience with PeopleSoft, Slate, or a similar system.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience working with underserved and historically disadvantaged students preferred.
Prior work experience with Title III or similar federal grant programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary advisor to incoming first-year and transfer students and continuing second-year students, helping them define educational and career objectives through advising, graduation planning, and interpretation of institutional policies and procedures.
Advise and register students for their first two years of courses and provide holistic support throughout their time at New York Tech.
Develop proficiency in the curriculum and program requirements for undergraduate majors and minors, including associated nuances.
Lead the development, coordination, and execution of selected projects assigned by the Director in collaboration with team members.
Act as a student advocate and liaison between students and faculty or chairs; help faculty address student concerns; facilitate class permissions, substitutions, and graduation approvals; and connect students with campus resources.
Monitor assigned students’ academic progress through early alerts and progress reports.
Use New York Tech’s advising software and maintain comprehensive student reports, notes, and attachments to track progress and identify needed interventions.
Collaborate with campus partners and academic departments to plan and implement tailored transitional support and events for first-year students entering their sophomore years, including programming to encourage engagement in their majors and prepare them for faculty advising in their junior year.
Develop guides and resources explaining advisor roles and related distinctions.
Oversee a caseload of students on academic notice, providing proactive advising, guidance, and mentorship aligned with personalized success plans.
Support the Peer Advising program and serve as a resource to peer advisors assisting continuing students with campus resources, course schedules, and online registration.
Support Second-Year Peer Success Guides focused on community-building and belonging among second-year students.
Participate in Title III Project Team meetings, Advising Team meetings, and relevant institutional committees focused on student success.
Assist with departmental initiatives, campus-wide committees, and events such as New Student Orientation, Preview Day, Open House, and Commencement.