Academic Advisor

• Counsel students on academic, career, and personal matters for the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
• Advise current and prospective students regarding matriculation, registration, and goal-setting
• Attend recruitment, orientation, and admissions events
• Lead the New Student Seminar
• Provide advisement support to several programs according to department needs
• Respond to inquiries concerning the School, department, and program offerings
• Liaise with Steinhardt Student Affairs on matters impacting student retention and timely graduation, including leaves of absence and withdrawals

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, including academic advisement, recruitment, admissions, counseling and referrals, or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of New York State higher education laws and policies
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, public speaking, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to plan and deliver special events and seminars
• Ability to use Peoplesoft to advise students, input program and plan information, track students, and develop and run reports
• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or Student Personnel Administration (preferred)
• Background in music or another performing arts discipline (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in academic advisement, recruitment, and counseling within the higher education sector, with a strong focus on student retention and success. Proficient in using Peoplesoft for student tracking and reporting, while effectively communicating and planning events.

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
• Academic Advisement Experience
• Peoplesoft Proficiency
• Public Speaking Skills
• Knowledge of New York State Higher Education Laws

• Academic Advisement
• Counseling
• Recruitment
• Event Planning
• Student Retention Strategies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Written Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Verbal Communication

• Master's Degree in Higher Education
• Master's Degree in Counseling

• Higher Education
• Student Affairs
• Matriculation
• Registration
• Performing Arts

• Peoplesoft