The Academic Advisor supports Excelsior University’s strategic plan as a direct student services position focusing on delivering academic/success coach advising to a caseload of students in one of Excelsior University’s degree program specializations.  This is an Entry Level Advising position. This position involves direct student service to a caseload of students in a designated specialization area. Advisor Advisors will develop and demonstrate excellent Advising practice and develop areas of expertise in support of the Advising Center goals.

Se trata de un puesto híbrido a tiempo completo con un mínimo de dos días obligatorios en la oficina central de Excelsior en 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY, y el resto de los días trabajados desde casa.

DEBERES Y RESPONSABILIDADES ESENCIALES, incluyendo pero no limitado a:

• Apply the Excelsior success coaching model to students in one or more of Excelsior University’s Degree Specializations as part of an assigned caseload.

• Provide accurate Advising/coaching as it relates to student curriculum/Degree Planning and Institutional Policy and Procedure.

• Asesorar a los estudiantes en su consideración de los objetivos educativos relacionando los intereses, las habilidades, las capacidades y los valores con las carreras, el mundo laboral y la naturaleza y el propósito de la educación superior.
• Track and report on student progress across various platforms to include Student Information System (SIS), Salesforce CRM.
• Advocate for students by making referrals to Excelsior University services (e.g., career services, VA/financial aid), and other learning support services.
• Serve on unit and university wide committees and workgroups as needed
• Contribute to the successful achievement of Unit KPI’s
• Develop a Professional Development Agenda that addresses the needs of the position and of the Advising Center.

CALIFICACIONES Para realizar este trabajo con éxito, un individuo debe ser capaz y estar dispuesto a realizar cada deber esencial satisfactoriamente. Los requisitos enumerados a continuación son representativos de los conocimientos, destrezas y/o habilidades requeridos. Se podrán realizar adaptaciones razonables para que las personas con discapacidad puedan desempeñar las funciones esenciales.

• Master’s Degree from regionally accredited institution OR
• Currently enrolled in a master’s program at a regionally accredited institution top be completed within 6 months of hire date.
• 1-3 years’ experience in education, customer service or area relevant to academic advising.

The hiring salary range for this position is $46,000.00 - $50,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.