What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Support Specialist - Educational Counseling position at New York Institute of Technology?
About New York Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology is a nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institution of higher education founded in 1955. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in various disciplines, including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability.
The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. Its community of over 112,000 alumni includes physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals.
Job Title: Academic Support Specialist - Educational Counseling
Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
This role involves providing academic support and educational counseling to students who are advanced program participants. The successful candidate will work with relevant others in the recruitment process for these students and track their academic progress.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual educational counseling to students addressing areas such as test-taking strategies, time-management, reading comprehension strategies, note-taking techniques, and study skills
- Develop and deliver workshops for students on topics like test-taking strategies, time-management, reading comprehension strategies, note-taking techniques, and study skills
- Assist with additional duties as assigned by the university
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related discipline; plus, 1-3 years directly applicable or 3-5 years related experience in education, communications or counseling; Masters Degree in Education or a related field preferred
- Required Field of Expertise: Education or related field
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge in learning concepts, educational theory, and psycho-educational assessments
- Strong interpersonal, administrative/organizational, and computer skills
- Aptitude for educational technology
New York Institute of Technology offers a competitive compensation package inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, and retirement plans with employer contributions. The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
