Associate Director of Academic Advising - Dept of Architecture

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Associate Director of Academic Advising
- Dept of Architecture

Associate Director B, Student Services

The Associate Director of Academic Advising serves as a primary point of contact for students in the Department of Architecture,the largest department in the Weitzman School with over 300students. The Associate Director oversees the overall student experience and is responsible for advising Master of Architecture Students with academic planning and academic issues as they arise;scheduling and administering exams; maintaining accurate student records; monitoring student academic progress and tracking degree requirements;

coordinating advising appointments; and supporting the Department's student awards process. This position reports tothe Director of Administration and works closely with all Architecture faculty.

The Associate Director works closely with the Faculty Advising Director to develop and support Departmental advising initiative sand is responsible for assisting students with academic and administrative matters and connecting students with appropriate

Departmental, School, and University resources and support services as needed.

The Associate Director supports and administratively oversees the Department's admissions processes, working closely with the Admissions Committee to coordinate deadline-driven admissionsworkflows. Responsibilities include supporting application review processes, tracking admissions-related information, writing and coordinating communications, interacting with prospective students and answering questions, conducting tours, and assisting with activities necessary for the successful admission and matriculationof incoming students. The Associate Director supports the onboarding of incoming students, tracking students' progress towardmatriculation throughout the summer and following up on outstandingacademic and administrative requirements as needed.

The Associate Director also plans and coordinates Departmental orientation activities for incoming students and serves as a key point ofcontact as students transition into the program.

The Associate Director also works closely with the Architecture Graduate Group Chair to provide all administrative and academiccoordination for the Architecture PhD Program, including…