Academic Advisor - Liberal Studies

🇺🇸 New York, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $70K - $75K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ May 26th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

New York University is hiring an Academic Advisor - Liberal Studies. The role involves advising Liberal Studies students on various academic programs, assisting with course selection and registration, and interpreting institutional policies. The Academic Advisor will also facilitate university resources access, process advanced standing credit, and manage liaison and program responsibilities in areas like civic engagement and leadership programs. Additionally, participation in high-priority events for Advising & Student Affairs is expected.

Highlights

Advise students in Liberal Studies on academic programs and curriculum.
Facilitate access to university resources and support services.
Liaison with civic engagement and leadership programs.
Participation in significant Advising & Student Affairs events.
Required education: Bachelor's Degree; Preferred: Master's Degree.
2+ years of experience in student advising required.
Knowledge of office software, including Google Apps and Microsoft.
Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000 annually.

Academic Advisor - Liberal Studies Full Description

Position Summary:

Arts & Science is seeking a dynamic Academic Advisor to join the Liberal Studies advising team. This individual will advise students in Liberal Studies on academic programs, providing practical information related to the curriculum and degree progress, as well as administrative aspects of course selection and registration; help students make informed decisions about their academic and professional goals; interpret institutional policies and procedures; facilitate access to university resources and support services when needed through appropriate referrals; and process advanced standing credit and recommend special exceptions when relevant. In addition, this position include liaison and program responsibilities with specific functional areas (civic engagement and leadership programs, alumni and parent support programs, and select student affairs initiatives), in addition to participating in high-priority events for Advising & Student Affairs (eg. admissions open house, parents’ day). Qualifications:

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or other appropriate field.

Required Experience:
2+ years relevant experience in student advising or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to advise and provide appropriate solutions to problems. Knowledge of standard office software (Google Apps, Microsoft, etc).

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Experience with civic engagement and leadership programs and theories, and/or parent and alumni support. Additional Information:

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $75,000.00. 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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