Academic Advisor

Join New York Institute of Technology as an Academic Advisor and play a vital role in supporting the academic success of our students. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with students to identify their educational and career goals, provide guidance on academic planning, and help them navigate the complexities of higher education.

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic advisement to undergraduate students, helping them to define their educational and career objectives.
• Assist students in understanding the curriculum and program requirements for each undergraduate major and minor.
• Act as a student advocate, serving as a liaison between students and faculty, and facilitating class permissions, substitutions, and graduation approvals.
• Monitor academic progress via Early Alerts and Progress Reports, and provide proactive advisement to students on academic probation.
• Collaborate with campus partners to plan and implement transitional support and events for first-year students transitioning into their sophomore years.
• Develop informative guides and resources to clarify distinctions among various advisor roles and explain associated nuances.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least one to three years of experience working with college students in an academic advising/counseling role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic policies, disciplines, coursework, and graduation requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.

About New York Institute of Technology:

New York Institute of Technology is a nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955. We welcome nearly 8,000 students worldwide and have campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world.

We offer numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provide employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.