Admin Asst Center Academic Adv & Student Success

Posting Details

Job Title: Admin Asst for Center for Academic Adv & Student Success

Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Department: Academic Advising & Student Success-Metro

Hiring Manager: Andrea Mosca

Hiring Manager

Title:

Director, Center for Academic Advising & Student Success

Position Type: Staff

Grade: 11

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary: $33,930.87--$42,953.34

General Benefits

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well asvarious voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, andFSA / HSA .

Status: Full-Time

Months Worked: 12 Month

The Administrative Assistant to the Center for Academic Advisingand Student Success ( CAASS ) serves as the Office Manager and provides advanced and diversified administrative support primarilyto the Campus Director of CAASS (Florham or Metro) and secondarilyto the academic advisors and other staff housed within the Center.

Primary Center responsibilities include, serving as initial pointof contact for students, parents, faculty, and administrators;providing administrative support for CAASS staff, programs and initiatives; communicating office policies, procedures and practices to students, University personnel and the community-at-large; researching information; overseeing and/or participating in the coordination and maintenance of all office files, including confidential student records; completing purchase requisitions and maintaining associated budget records; and servingas the Advisement Center’s liaison to academic departments for matters and issues related to the operation of the Advisement Center.
The incumbent will also work closely with the Director and academic advisors on creating and maintaining the curriculum checksheetsused by all Departments on the Florham or Metro campus.
The incumbent is expected to interface with students, parents, andthe University community in a highly professional manner, usingindependent judgment and discretion. This position is required to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and private information anda customer-service focus while carrying out job responsibilities and will conduct business in a manner that will uphold the integrity and reputation of Fairleigh Dickinson University. This position maintains a thorough working knowledge of and adheres tothe policies, regulations, and procedures of the University.

• 1. High School degree required.
• 2. Completion of courses and/or training related to secretarial,general office, administrative and computer skills or demonstrated equivalency through work experience, preferably in an academic environment preferred.
• 3. A minimum of two years of administrative experience, preferablein a complex academic environment, including office oversightresponsibilities, experience with budget maintenance, and demonstrating strong organizational effectiveness.
• 4. Excellent human relations and oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to student needs.
• 5. Ability to handle a high volume of phone calls and personalcontacts with students, faculty and staff in a professional mannerand communicate clearly and concisely.
• 6. Computer proficiency for word processing, spreadsheets, data management, and e-mail. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,PowerPoint), database software, and web navigation. Knowledge of Datatel and Canvas not required, but a plus.
• 7. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
  
  Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Hours Worked 35

Posting Date: 08/14/2026