Position Title: | Coordinator of Academic Advising |
Department/School: | Advising & Academic Services |
Salary/Pay Rate: | $60,000 - $60,000 |
Job Summary: | Marist College invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Academic Advising. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Advising and Academic Services, this individual will coordinate a coherent academic advising program for the undergraduate student population.
The role of Coordinator of Academic Advising in CAAS will assist in advising students in individual and group settings, communication about advising directly with students and advisors, coordinating a curriculum around advising to increase knowledge and skill base, liaising with the School-Based Advising Centers, and administering a series of new, intervention-based practices designed to promote student retention and persistence. |
Minimum Qualifications: | - Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- Experience with Banner processing, and Microsoft Word suite, including Outlook required.
- 1 to 3 years experience in academic advising, academic support services, or related field required.
- Strong interpersonal communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work independently, and professionally required.
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Essential Functions: | - Directly supporting students through scheduled and walk-in support, with a particular focus on students who are transitioning between majors or academic schools.
- Organizing and delivering advising skill presentations and workshops for students and advisors to enhance advising knowledge, skill, and capacity across the campus.
- In partnership with the School-Based Advising Centers, developing a curriculum and a series of user-friendly materials to communicate about advising and academic programs.
- Collaborating with the Director of CAAS to transition students between advising and academic support interventions when necessary.
- Administering proactive advising practices and advising campaigns to assure that students who face academic challenges are consistently identified, supported, and communicated with in positive ways to best support their academic journey.
- Other duties as assigned
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Preferred Qualifications: | |
Required Application Documents: | Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References |
Benefits: | The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: - 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
- Unlimited paid sick time.
- 14+ paid holidays per year.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
- Life insurance.
- Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
- 403(b) defined contribution plan:
- First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
- College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
- Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
- Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
- 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
- Tuition Benefits:
- Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
- College pays 100% tuition only.
- Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College. |
About the Department/School: | The Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS) mission fosters student success via programs, services, resources, and referrals designed to help students develop skills that empower their educational, career, and life goals. CAAS recognizes excellence and supports learning and improvement, while upholding the academic standards of the College. As part of Marist's commitment to providing the best possible educational experience, the mission of advising at the College is to provide the resources and teach skills necessary for students to develop and achieve their academic plan and career goals while providing a mentoring role by faculty and administrative advisors. |
About Marist College: | Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about |
Type of Position: | Full-time |
Classification: | Administrative (Exempt) |
Months per Year: | 12 |
Work Schedule: | Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Evening, holiday or weekend work may be required) |
Hours per Week: | 37.5 |
Location: | Marist College Main Campus |
Number of Position Openings: | 1 |
Equal Employment Statement: | Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law. |