Academic Advisor

Job no: 506034

Work type: Full-Time

Location:

Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Categories: Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

Job Summary

The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is seeking qualified Academic Advisors to assist in the advising of our undergraduate and graduate student body of over 2000. Academic advising is a professional relationship marked by a series of purposeful interactions, rooted in theory and pedagogy, and driven by a set of learning outcomes. Westphal College welcomes qualified applicants to apply to join our existing team of six advisors.

The Westphal College is comprised of seven departments: Digital Media; Design; Cinema & Television; Architecture, Design & Urbanism; Performing Arts; Arts & Entertainment Enterprise; and Art & Art History. The College has more than 2000 students and is one of the largest of Drexel's 14 schools and colleges. The Westphal College offers 17 award-winning and accredited undergraduate and seven graduate degree programs. The College's innovative approach to teaching challenging creative fields emphasizes learning in small studio settings under the tutelage of 130 full-time faculty who are noted artists, scholars and industry professionals. The College embraces interdisciplinary research, the use of cutting edge technologies, and Study Abroad opportunities.

This is a Hybrid position working primarily on-campus.

Essential Functions

• Assist students in their academic progress by helping them to understand the curriculum of their program, take courses on their plan of study, and how to explore interests through free electives
• Assist students with course registration issues; current issues, and future planning
• Support students efforts to meet their graduation requirements in a timely manner
• Establish a collaborative and trusting relationship with all stakeholders: students, faculty, staff, and families
• Connect students to academic support, including those connected through Drexel's Learning Alliance, and managing learning differences or medical circumstances through accommodations
• Time-sensitive communications with students through various modes including walk-in hours, appointment and email interactions
• Support students through developmental advising, which includes: critical/ethical reasoning, goal setting, identifying /working through obstacles, making referrals where appropriate
• Establish a proactive approach to help identify and support students at risk
• Maintain a database of student advisement, status, and progress
• Participate in Welcome Week, Commencement, and other special projects as they relate to student support (orientation and graduation)
• Participate in a collaborative environment within the office, college, and university in support of student development and retention to degree
• Serve on college and university committees as assigned
• Additional assignments that support the College and University

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, counseling, education, or related or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 2 of demonstrated experience in student services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from $41,120 - $61,680 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Nov Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Dec Eastern Standard Time