Academic Advisor

Job Title: Academic Advisor

Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation University, seeks a highly motivated and experienced Academic Advisor to join our team in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Job Summary:

The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising to students majoring in mechanical engineering programs, assist with related academic administrative matters, and participate in recruitment events, information sessions, and orientations for prospective and new students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise prospective and current graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering about academic program requirements and provide guidance on choosing and completing a program or concentration.
• Participate in and lead recruitment events, information sessions, and orientations for prospective and new students.
• Enter, evaluate, and audit student data in Workday Student to ensure students are progressing through their academic programs in a timely manner and to certify completion of course and non-course requirements for graduation.
• Manage responses to inquiries from prospective students about mechanical engineering graduate programs and Stevens, in general.
• Serve as primary point of contact to the department chair, associate department chairs, faculty advisors, department staff, and current students in mechanical engineering regarding school policies and procedures from admission to graduation.
• Coordinate communications to students regarding departmental and college regulations as it relates to program requirements and the graduation process and coordinate mandatory advisement sessions.
• Advise current students on on-campus course, web, international, and non-course opportunities to enhance professional skills, competencies, and career readiness.

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred Education: Master's degree
• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in academic advising
• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with mechanical engineering programs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport with and positively influence a diverse audience.
• Ability to partner with leadership to develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality work on deadline while managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

About Stevens Institute of Technology:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.

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Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds.

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