Assistant Dean of University Advisement
The Assistant Dean is a member of the Center for University Advisement, which is responsible for non-major academic advising for all undergraduates from orientation through graduation. Each Assistant Dean builds a relationship with an assigned group of students, assisting them with academic planning and decision making, making referrals to campus resources, and supporting students’ academic success. Assistant Deans maintain student records and monitor the academic progress of their advisees. They also support the programming efforts of the Center and the Division of Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean reports to an Associate Dean or Senior Associate Dean of University Advisement.
Essential duties:
Advising responsibilities:
• Serve as advisor to an assigned group of general and student-athlete advisees across all class years, from the point of entry through graduation. Advising responsibilities include: providing accurate information about academic policies, programs, and options; assisting students in the development of meaningful educational plans; supporting students by helping them to identify and assess alternatives and the impact of their decisions on their educational plans; supporting students as they transition into and out of college, develop greater responsibility for their educational goals, and evaluate their academic options
• Maintain contact with advisees and provide continuity throughout their time at Hofstra
• Monitor the academic progress of advisees and communicate with faculty as appropriate; plan and conduct appropriate outreach to students in academic difficulty
• Act as a liaison with assigned academic departments and university offices to keep colleagues informed about changes to university curricula, programs, and services
• Serve as an informed resource for students to make appropriate referrals to other university resources
Administrative responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate records on students (e.g. meeting notes, correspondence, academic forms, leaves of absence, etc.)
• Develop, implement, and evaluate group advising programs to promote the mission and goals of the Center for University Advisement
Additional responsibilities:
• Continually update own knowledge of University curricula and resources, and keep current on issues and trends in higher education that impact students
• Support the daily operations and projects of the Center as needed
• Participate in work groups, prepare reports, and develop presentations as needed
• Support the programming efforts of the University and of the Division of Student Affairs, including Family Weekend, Fall Open House, Orientation, Commencement, etc.
• Serve on Divisional or University-wide committees as needed
• Additional hours, evenings and weekends, may be required in support of special projects/events
• Candidates must be able to organize and handle all aspects of administration and adhere to the rules and regulations of Hofstra University, the Colonial Athletic Conference, and the NCAA
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or another related field is preferred
• One to three years experience working with college students in one or more of the following areas is required: academic advising, college teaching, career counseling, supportive academic programs, residential life, or general student affairs administration
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental needs of college students
• Excellent computer skills and comfort with technology
• Collaborative, organized, efficient and detail oriented
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
• Experience as a student-athlete is desirable
For consideration, please forward a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references including names, addresses and phone numbers. The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate. Application instructions:
Anne Mongillo, Dean
Center for University Advisement
126 Hofstra University
101 Memorial Hall
Hempstead, NY 11549-1260
Email: CUAapplicants@hofstra.edu
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
