Director of Academic Advising and Off Campus Programs

Employer: The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Location: New York City, New York

Salary: between $80,000-$95,000 per year

Date posted: Nov 21, 2025

Position Type: Administrative, Academic Affairs, Arts Administration

Employment Level: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Private Four-Year Institutions

Job Details

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Academic Advising and Off Campus Programs for the School of Art will be responsible for overseeing academic advising, the foreign exchange program, and selected co-curricular opportunities.

The Director of Academic Advising and Off Campus Programs serves on the School’s leadership team and participates in both School-specific and campus-wide strategic planning, policy development, and assessment initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing an advising program aligned with current best practices for equity in higher education
• Coordinating academic recovery, retention, and graduation initiatives
• Leading and managing the advising and exchange teams
• Overseeing registration processes for BFA and incoming exchange students
• Co-advising students in the School of Art
• Preparing and assisting students in the School of Art to plan and undertake courses and co-curricular activities consistent with their educational goals
• Addressing student issues
• Overseeing the review of student progress and standing
• Designing processes for appropriate resolution of student petitions
• Supporting collaboration among the Schools of Art, Architecture, and Engineering
• Maintaining academic records
• Promoting additional off-campus opportunities including the Yale Norfolk summer residency and the Rothenberg travel fellowship; coordinating candidate selection

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional organization skills
• Significant experience advising students
• Ability to work with faculty and staff to help students succeed
• Ability to work with students to develop opportunities to expand their experiences at Cooper Union and other institutions
• Experience collaborating with faculty and staff on the development of inter-School opportunities for students
• Ability to track, review, and articulate student degree

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree or relevant experience.
Annual salary range - $80,000 - $95,000

This is a non-union position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email materials to: hr@cooper.edu