Academic Advisor

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Title

Academic Advisor

Department

YWCC - Office of the Dean

Reports To

Director of Administration

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Academic Advisement in the Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC) at New Jersey Institute of Technology, the Academic Advisor provides academic advising and registration support for both on-campus and distance learning students as well as students studying at satellite location(s). Academic Advisors serve as advocates for students.

Essential Functions

All related advising and registration functions, including but not limited to:

• Working with students to set academic goals and to develop strategies for achieving these goals.
• Addressing procedural and technical questions about course selection and registration.
• Assisting students in planning timely completion of degree requirements
• Monitoring students' academic progress to ensure timely degree completion
• Explaining YWCC curricula to better guide students in their choice of major, concentration, electives and/or degree.
• Teach freshmen seminar in the fall semesters for YWCC students.
• Attend student orientations and weekend open houses.
• Perform graduation certification.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Note: some of these responsibilities require occasional evening and weekend work.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Academic Advisor/Academic Counselor working with students in higher education.
• Strong communication skills.
• Command of Google platforms, spreadsheet software and student-facing IT systems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish a strong rapport with students.
• Ability to work autonomously while also working as a dependable, reliable member of an effective collaborative student-oriented team, operating with both an individual and collective sense of responsibility for the success of students.
• Knowledge in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or computing degrees. An understanding of computing curricula and a basic familiarity with course content.
• Must possess outstanding service orientation characteristics.
• Working knowledge of Banner information systems or Workday systems is also preferred.
  
  

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range

Professional Staff -20

Compensation

$64,000.00 - $103,804.00

NJIT 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, or other items.

Flsa

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

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