Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor for First- and Second-Year Students

Academic Advisor / Senior Academic Advisor

for First- and Second-Year Students

Academic Advising Center, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan .
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) . EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Hybrid Policy :

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

Position Summary

Reporting to the FCRH Director of First- and Second-Year Students, the Academic advisor in the Fordham College Advising Center provides holistic, personalized guidance to students in Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) and Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH), aimed to bolster their academic success and facilitate a smooth transition to college life.

Each campus hosts a Center for First-Year, Sophomore, and Transfer Advising; advisors work with students for their first two years, supporting their transition to college, academic progress, and declaration of major.

This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours to support major campus events.

Essential Functions

• Meets individually with all assigned students (in person, online, and by phone) on a regular basis to provide academic advising and degree planning and to support the transition from high school to college.
• Develops programming and provides resources to students in support of their academic progress and career development.
• Applies best practices in academic advising to assist students in selecting programs of study, discerning fields of study, and connecting to experiential opportunities such as undergraduate research, study abroad, community engaged learning, and internships.
• Collaborates with other advisors, both in FCRH and in FCLC, to develop a strong advising community and to deliver programs that support student success and retention.
• Works collaboratively with student success team, departmental associate chairs, program directors, faculty mentors, and other members of the faculty and staff on student academic progression and student concerns.
• Partners with campus departments such as ROTC, HEOP, CSTEP, Honors, Academic Records, Student Accounts, and Athletics to provide holistic and informed guidance to students.
• Contributes to the effectiveness of academic advising and student support through team-based work with other deans in the FCRH, FCLC, the Gabelli School of Business, and other schools throughout Fordham University.
• Fully leverages the potential of the Fordham Hub (powered by Salesforce) to provide wraparound student support.
• Uses data-based tools to identify and prioritize students who need intervention and support.
• Responds to regular inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and other administrators with regard to academic and course related issues.

Understands and complies with all FERPA regulations and maintains appropriate confidentiality.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

• As needed, attends regular case conferences and works collaboratively with others across the institution, including Assistant Deans for Student Support and Success, Counseling and Psychological Services, Campus Ministry and Student Affairs, in identifying and supporting at-risk students.
• Supports major campus events such as Commencement and works with Admissions on events for incoming advisees.

Required Qualifications : Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Education Student Affairs, Counseling, or related Field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in higher education, academic advising, or transfer student support.
• Academic Advisor : Master’s degree in Higher Education Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field AND / OR previous higher education experience in academic advising or transfer student support.
• Senior Academic Advisor : Rank dependent on years of experience.

Required Qualifications : Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity with best practices in academic advising and in working with a varied, diverse population of students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, organize, prioritize, and work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in various software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite. Experience with Banner, Salesforce, and web management systems a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in higher education, academic advising, or transfer student support.

Minimum Starting Salary : $65,000

Maximum Starting Salary : $85,000

Note : Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE : ASAP

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.

It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.

Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories