What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Saint Elizabeth University?
Academic Advisor
Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.
SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.
Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.
Saint Elizabeth University is seeking to hire an experienced Academic Advisor to assist with developing the Student Success Center. Reporting to the Dean of Student Success, the Academic Advisor is responsible for maintaining a holistic view of student progression. This includes actively monitoring progress toward academic and career goals; guidance on degree requirements, plan of study, and academic policies; and establishing an encouraging relationship. The Academic Advisor will be a dynamic student-centered professional who will utilize appropriate technology and maintain accurate up-to-date tracking for all students on caseload. Collaboration with all campus partners including faculty to address student concerns and create services that enhance the student experience will be essential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Advise a caseload of 70-100 first- & second-year and transfer undergraduate students on their academic plan, campus resources available, and academic policies, and meeting all students on caseload a minimum of twice a semester.
- Provide course registration guidance.
- Maintain up to date data on student traffic using Student Success systems (Navigate) and provide reports to Dean of Student Success.
- Conduct verification of degree progress, maintain accurate records of plans of study, and approval of various forms to ensure timely student progression, etc.
- Assist with Navigate alerts and referrals for students who need additional support (including students on academic warning/probation) and facilitate timely interventions that would best assist students with resolutions
- Utilize a student-centered approach to empower students to advocate for themselves effectively while teaching them how to navigate campus and community resources.
- Instruct First Year seminar classes for 1st and 2nd semester of freshman year.
- Respond knowledgeably to the needs of first-generation, low-income, and traditionally underserved populations.
- Assist with faculty advisor training and transition of caseload to faculty advisors
- Conceptualize, implement, and assess new intervention techniques/services, initiatives that would benefit student progress; support continuous quality improvement related to student retention and completion.
- Work collaboratively with all campus partners (Bursars, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Engagement, Health Services, Counseling Center, Accessibility Services, Tutoring Services, Social Worker, Career Services, Etc.) including faculty to address student concerns and create services that enhance the student experience.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, human services, psychology, or related field with a minimum of two years of work experience in an educational setting working directly with students or an equivalent combination of training and experience. – Master’s degree in Social Work, Education, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Proven collaborative and student-centered approach
- Proven organizational skills
- Considerable skills in data management, problem-solving, and research.
- Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher.
- Experience in Ellucian Power Campus/Self Service or other SIS preferred
- Experience working with college students preferred
Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?
Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.
Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:
- Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
- Dental and Vision Plan
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost
- Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse and Dependents
- Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identify-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
- Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600 Colleges and Universities
- 14 Paid Holidays, as well as the Week after Christmas Off with Pay
- Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
- Birthday as a Paid Day Off
- Generous Vacation Policy
- New Jersey Earned Sick Leave
- Employee Discount Program
Important to Know:
The health and safety of students, faculty and staff are a University priority. Please be advised that the University reserves the right to modify all policies and procedures related to COVID-19 based upon local conditions and emerging guidance from local, state and federal agencies.
How to Apply
- Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
- Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.
EEO/AA Statement:
Saint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.
