This position is responsible for managing general student advocacy and resource referrals including academic accommodations, academic interventions, all leaves of absence, and overall student success. This position will support high-level advising functions such as graduation clearances, first-year retention communications, academic standing updates, etc. They will also manage and support general Student Affairs activities and initiatives to facilitate student success, especially concerning academic advancement, the support of increased graduation rates, retention, and academic well-being. Other duties pertaining to more significant office initiatives, such as participation at major events (i.e. Open Houses, Graduation, etc.) are also expected.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience:
5+ years advanced professional experience in academic advising and student success initiatives and programs.
Preferred Experience:
Must have excellent interpersonal skills, exercise strong organizational and time-management skills and complete all tasks with superior attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
General understanding of academic advising, student services, student information systems and data, and other administrative functions; General knowledge of various student retention models and how to assess those models; An understanding of the current research, including promising practices, in student success and retention, student transition and development, behavioral science, and community and belonging in order to effectively make an impact on key goals and outcomes; An understanding of the factors impacting student retention, satisfaction and graduation rates and the ability to recommend, create and implement practical interventions and process improvements. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences including students and their families, academic advisors, faculty, senior leaders, and other administrators.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Research skills, project management
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $75,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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