Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor (four positions)

Academic Services & Retention

JOB SUMMARY:

These four positions are subject to grant funding. The Academic Advisor is responsible to provide guidance to undergraduate students on their academic journey. To serve as an academic adviser to primarily first- and second-year undergraduate students, promoting student persistence, retention and timely progress to degree completion.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $50,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

 

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Academic Services

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Provide one on one advising to students providing guidance on courses selection and degree requirements.
2. Guide students on the advisement platform for academic planning, course selection and tracking their progress toward degree completion.
3. Maintain student record in advisement system.
4. Inform students about university policies, procedures and support services available to them.
5. Participate in meeting with other units/departments.
6. Assist with first year advisement/registration.
7. Attend Admission Events to provide information on degree requirements and registration process.
8. Assist with outreach to students who have receive "alerts".
9. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to interact with a diverse student body.
3. Ability to be organized and pay attention to detail.
4. Knowledge of computer software and programming including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. Strong writing and communication skills.
7. Knowledge of University rules, regulations and codes of conduct.
8. Required to attend events as needed (Evenings & Weekends).

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree is required.
2. Master’s degree is preferred.
3. Prior academic advising experience in higher education is preferred.
4. Bilingual is highly preferred.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,300 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 72 undergraduate programs and 92 master’s degree and doctoral programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 123,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 44 states and 63 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.