TUNY - New York School of Career & Applied Studies
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
Day
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
As needed
Category
Student Services
Telecommute
No
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Overview
Work closely with students to gauge their academic interests and assist them in choosing appropriate majors and developing educational plans and goals
Responsibilities
Academic: Advise students in selecting and determining their academic goals.
Help link a plan of study with the students’ career goals.
Inform students about college policies, regulations, and requirements including majors minors and concentrations.
Counsel students in choosing their programs semester-by-semester in an orderly and sequential fashion.
Assist students in registering for courses.
Assist students in making program changes.
Perform graduation checks and inform students about graduation requirements.
Consult with the academic department chairs and staff on programming and scheduling matters.
Provide assistance in filing appropriate forms.
Monitor students on academic probation.
Counsel and guide students with graduate and professional school admissions procedures.
Prepare and submit appeals to the Committee on Academic Standing.
Compile lists of potential graduates each semester.
Work with potential students to inform them about the college and to help them decide if Touro is the appropriate college for them and which Touro program can best serve their needs.
Assist in the orientation of entering students and help students adjust to college life.
Serve as student's case manager for college as well as community and social services.
Counsel students with personal, family, and academic problems and provide support during stressful transitions.
Inform students about available services at Touro College and make referrals to other offices within the college.
To advocate student rights within the college environment, refer students to appropriate agencies for help.
Other duties as determined by the Deans and Directors. (Some responsibilities are school or site specific.)
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
Master of Arts
1-3 years of related experience
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Strong student service and organizational skills
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work
Strong oral and written communications skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook) and Internet Explorer
Travel
Possible temporary coverage at various Touro locations as needed
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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
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