Assistant Dean, University Advising

Description

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of University Advising, the Advising Dean is a member of the Center for University Advising (CUA), which is responsible for non-major academic advising for undergraduate students from orientation through graduation. This is an on-site position. This position may require occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as an advising dean to an assigned group of students across all class years, from the point of entry through to graduation.
• Assists the Pre-Health Advisor with Pre-Health initiatives, including Pre-Health Interviews, the Pre-Health Portfolio and Pre-Health programming.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of advising registration events.
• Assists in the supervision of 18 Peer Advisors.
• Coordinates block registration for STEM students with Registrar, faculty and Honors College.
• Helps lead New Student Orientation initiatives including advising incoming students during the orientation programs as well as supporting Undergraduate Admissions events .
• Advise incoming students during the orientation programs as well as supporting Undergraduate Admissions events.
• Advisees include at-risk populations including students on academic probation, scholarship at-risk, under academic review, students requiring a Satisfactory Academic Progress plan and in danger of becoming at-risk.
• Work collaboratively with other campus support services such as Student Access Services (SAS), Hofstra International Programs (HIP), and the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) to support students.
• Proactively maintains contact with advisees, providing updates and guidance.
• Collaborate with the retention staff in monitoring academic progress of students and communicating with faculty as appropriate.
• Serve as drop-in advisor for quick questions and assists with front desk triage when needed.
• Meets with prospective students seeking guidance and information about the University and academic programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required
• At least two or more years of experience in advising, counseling, or in related fields in a higher education setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• An established record of accomplishment promoting student development programs and building positive relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, human relations, teaching/presenting and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative disposition and posses the ability to think both critically and strategically
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years advising, counselor or comparable experience; with data systems, such as Ellucian Banner and EAB/Navigate, and Degree Works