Graduate Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Offer academic guidance to graduate online students within the School of Education, assisting with registration, major selection, course withdrawal, leaves of absence, and program withdrawal.

• Facilitate the onboarding and registration processes for new students.

• Perform needs assessments, engage in academic planning, promote registration through outreach, and continuously monitor student progress toward retention and graduation.

• Aid online adult learners in overcoming academic and personal challenges while identifying effective strategies for success.

• Help students understand academic policies, program requirements, and institutional procedures.

• Address Student Alert forms and proactively reach out to students who need to retake courses or are not meeting good academic standing criteria.

• Create and deliver workshops focused on student success, covering topics like wellness, executive functioning, stress management, time management, and study skills.

• Connect students with counseling, financial aid, career services, student life, and other support services.

• Develop academic support programs for at-risk students and maintain regular communication with those on academic warning or probation.

• Advise students on licensure and certification requirements.

• Uphold the College's mission that is grounded in the Catholic tradition.

• Stay informed about high-impact practices related to academic advising, student success, and higher education.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

• Familiarity with graduate education, teacher preparation, certification/licensure requirements, and online learning environments.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in higher education, particularly with student information systems and retention management tools.

• Ability to establish rapport with a diverse range of student populations.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Capacity to motivate and encourage adult learners to enhance academic performance through effective goal-setting strategies.

• Creativity and adaptability to tailor learning approaches for individual students.

• Patience and empathy for students as they develop skills and work on improving performance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engage in professional development opportunities.

• Competitive hourly rate of $32.00.