Part-Time Academic Advisor, School of Communication & Arts
Listed on 2026-08-26
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Location: City of Poughkeepsie
Position Title:
Part-Time Academic Advisor, School of Communication & theArts
Department/School:School of Communication & the Arts
Salary/Pay Rate:$23/hour - $26/hour
Job Summary:The role of academic advisor is to regularly meet with students in developing their four-year course planning by ensuring thatpathways are chosen by the end of the first year, academic andproper degree requirements are met, and student is on a path for success throughout their four years le this is ofmost importance during the registration advising period, academicadvisors readily answer student questions as they arise, assist when a student is struggling in a course and offer insight and guidance on opportunities to purse such internships and studyabroad.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree
- Advising experience in higher education
- Meet individually with students in person
- Answer student emails and phone calls
- Consult with SCA Director of Advising and Department Chairs
- Participate in school and department meetings and attendnecessary trainings
- Other duties as assigned
- Masters Degree
- Professional experience in Communications, Art, Fashion, orFilm/TV
- 1-3 years experience in academic advising
Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References
About the Department/School:The School of Communication and the Arts successfully prepares its students to enter the world and pursue careers in communications,art, fashion, film, TV, and a gamut of other employment opportunities. Students gain the skills, knowledge and internshipexperiences within an encouraging academic environment to help themflourish in their chosen industry.
The School of Communication and the Arts, prepares students for thefuture while building valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media, wefoster an inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspirestudents to become empathetic and ethically responsibleprofessionals with an understanding of the values of community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Marist’slocation in the Hudson Valley offers a traditional college experience that is only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer, whileour global campus in Florence, Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their world.
We have innovative, undergraduate academic programs in Art and Digital Media, Communication, Fashion, Film and Television, Gamesand Emerging Media, and Music as well as graduate programs and dualdegree programs in Integrated Marketing Communication (online), and Museum Studies (Florence).
About Marist University:Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programsoffering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal tothe world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Maristcultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them tocolor outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupationalexpertise and reflect their individual passions.
Marist has beenacclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review,and others. To learn more, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./about
Part-time
Classification:Administrative (Hourly)
Months per Year:9
Work Schedule:TBD
Hours per Week:29
Location:Marist University Main Campus
Number of Position Openings:1
Equal Employment Statement:Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforceon our campus by…
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