Student Success Advisor -Full-time
About The Position
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts). Student Success Advisor In part, the Student Success Advisor is responsible for: managing general student concerns; promoting student engagement; holistic wellbeing; and academic, personal, and interpersonal success through individual coaching, small and large-scale programming, and through other department/institutional initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of one year of appropriately related experience required; experience in student services or academic advising preferred.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibit strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Possess core professional traits including empathy, objectivity, self-awareness and initiative.
- Demonstrate the ability and desire to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students and staff.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary advisor and point of contact for policy-based academic-related concerns.
- Act as the first contact for student concerns and guide students to appropriate campus resources.
- Conduct regular check-ins with assigned students to monitor academic progress, attendance and overall well-being.
- Support overall institutional goal of increasing retention and graduation rates through meaningful planning and interaction.
- Assist students in the transition from high school to higher education and support their integration into AMDA’s academic, artistic, and creative community.
- Provide baseline academic guidance to students throughout their time at AMDA and assist in preparing students for post AMDA life.
- Collaborate with other departments as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
