Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

Apply/Register Job no: 496789 Work type: Staff Full-time Department: Academic Advisement Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY Categories: Student Services

Position Summary:

Academic advisors guide students in all phases of their academic careers from orientation through graduation. They explore options to broaden and enhance academic horizons and help students to understand and meet the challenges of higher education. The incumbent will work closely with the Dean, Academic Advisement Department and the Chairs of Academic Departments and Programs in planning, management and operation of programs and student services.

Position Responsibilities:

Academic Advisement

Advise students – 1-1, in groups

Meet with students to review course selection and schedule creation

Review students' records and perform junior and senior checks; advise on graduation requirements

Review and approve special requests: outside courses (summer school)-involves reviewing outside syllabi, course descriptions, length of sessions, class auditing, P/N grades and course requiring special permission

Follow up with faculty and students midterm warnings and “Incomplete” grades

Consult with faculty to identify recipients of academic awards

Conduct academic sessions at orientation, organize math placement exams

Assist department chairs in guiding students in their applications to graduate schools

Coordinate probation/dismissal process and LOA, Medical letters to students

Contribute to Orientation/Open House-related tasks

Serve as key team member for the Yeshiva Success Network (YSN – Starfish)

Academic Enrichment Programs Plan and manage all activities associated with:

Peer Tutoring Center - -Solicit recommendations from the faculty for peer tutors. Coordinate HR onboarding process, manage appointment system and monitor progress making necessary adjustments

Frontiers Program - Oversee the Dean's Scholars Frontiers Program, which includes the development of the academic schedule of seminars.

Manage academic enrichment programs, in addition to the above, specializing in the humanities and social sciences

Work with Career Center on Majors Fair Digital Content Management and Communications - update academic department webpages – incl. advisement (ex. FAQ).

Experience & Educational Background:

Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience preferred

Skills & Competencies:

Detail oriented, strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to students

Needs ability to make sound judgments and good organizational skills

Fosters encourages and facilitates open communication and an atmosphere of open expression and communication

Gains cooperation by explicitly addressing others interests and concerns

Demonstrates personal commitment in actions taken and decisions made

Continually searches for ways to increase satisfaction of faculty, students, staff and other constituents

Actions are consistent with University strategic and operational objectives and standards

Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all and enforces that policy within his/her sphere of influence

Excellent writing skills to help students prepare personal statements for law school

Advisors work with a great degree of independence but need to coordinate with each other

The advisors meet on a daily basis with the Associate Dean

They interface primarily with the Offices of the Registrar, Student Affairs, Admissions, Careers and Student Finance

Advisors have little involvement in budgetary matters

Salary Range:

$65,000-$71,500

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Advertised: Apr 19, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

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