Academic Advisor (71101)

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
• Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
• Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

Description

Do you want to empower creative college students to identify and achieve their educational goals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, solutions-focused environment? Pratt Institute may have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Office of Undergraduate Advising is seeking an empathetic, well-organized, detail-oriented, and patient Academic Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate for this position will provide holistic academic advising to a caseload of approximately 300 undergraduate students. The Academic Advisor will assist students by facilitating intentional goal setting, academic planning and registration, and engagement with co-curricular opportunities such as study abroad and internships.

Although we anticipate that this position will be assigned a caseload of students in the School of Architecture, advisors are cross-trained and caseloads are subject to change.

This position will be based primarily on the Brooklyn campus, with some possible presence on the Manhattan campus.

Examples of Duties

Position Duties:

• Provide individual and group academic advising designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body;
• Serve as a point of contact and source of information regarding academic expectations, degree requirements, policies, and procedures;
• Help students to understand the logic of the curriculum and navigate course registration processes;
• Track student progress and provide proactive support as needed;
• Connect students with resources in order to foster satisfaction, retention, and success;
• Participate in events such as Admitted Students Weekend, Orientation, and Major Overview Panels;
• Collaborate with a variety of offices across campus to share information, build programs, and streamline processes to serve evolving student needs;
• Serve on committees;
• Collect and analyze data;
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree in a related field preferred. Background and interest in creative fields preferred.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in higher education with college advising experience preferred. Experience in student program development preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adjust tone based on audience;
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a professional manner with students, faculty, and staff;
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Zoom;
• Knowledge of platforms such as Ellucian Colleague and Starfish is a plus.

Memberships: Active membership in NACADA /NASPA is a plus.

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D
Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

Supplemental Information:

For best consideration, please apply by May 1, 2026. The desired start date for this appointment is July 2026.

To apply please submit:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Current resum
• If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least three (3) references via our online reference tool system. At least two of your references must be, or have been, your direct managers.

Please Note: We are unable to support new H-1B visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.