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Academic Advisor (3 Positions Available)

Employer
Hofstra University
Location
Hempstead, NY

Job Details

Position Title:

Academic Advisor (3 Positions Available)

Position Number:

897740, 898429, 899637

School/Division:

Advisement

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Advising, the Academic Advisor is a member of the Center for University Advising (CUA), which is responsible for non-major academic advising for all undergraduate students from orientation through graduation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Serves as advisor to an assigned group of students across all class years, from the point of entry through graduation.
  • Provides accurate information about academic policies, programs, and options.
  • Assists students in the development of a meaningful educational plan.
  • Supports students by helping them to identify and assess alternatives and the impact of their decisions on their educational plans.
  • Assists students who are experiencing academic difficulty or are at risk of departure.
  • Supports students as they transition into and out of college, develop greater responsibility for their educational goals, and evaluate their academic options.
  • Proactively maintains contact with advisees and provides continuity throughout their time at Hofstra University.
  • Collaborates with CUA’s retention outreach staff in monitoring the academic progress of advisees and communicating with faculty as appropriate.
  • Develops strong relationships with campus partners in assigned academic departments and university offices.
  • Supports the programming efforts of the Center and the Division of Student Affairs
  • Serves as an informed resource for students to make appropriate referrals to other university resources, including academic departments, Student Health and Counseling Center, the Center for Career Design and Development, Student Access Services, and the Center for Academic Excellence.
  • Develops strong capability in using the Education Advisory Board’s (EAB) retention software, Navigate, for creating academic plans and maintaining accurate electronic records on students.
  • Assists in the implementation of group advising programs to promote the mission and goals of the Center for University Advising.
  • Performs other duties, as needed.

This position may require occasional evening and weekend work.

This is an on-site position; work for this role will be performed on campus.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Two years of full-time experience in student affairs, counseling, or related fields in a higher education setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • An established record of accomplishment promoting student development programs and building positive relationships that cultivate comprehensive student-centered organization.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities, perform highly detailed work, and work well under pressure.
  • Excellent interpersonal, human relations, teaching/presenting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Have a collaborative disposition and possess the ability to think both critically and strategically.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills and have comfort with appropriate technologies including social media.
  • Have a passion for and experience working with students, families, and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Date Posted:

09/06/2022

Organization

Working at Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere.  At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.

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