Academic Advisor
Company: Lesley University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Academic Advisor
The OpportunityLesley University is seeking an Academic Advisor for
our Low Residency Expressive Therapy programs. This position plays
a crucial role in fostering success and ensuring that students have
a rewarding educational experience. The Academic Advisor supports
students with their academic plans and progress, academic schedule,
choice of major, and career goals.They will advise students
individually, or in groups, regarding department requirements,
appropriate class selection, policies, and campus resources, to
ensure students meet the requirements for graduation. In this
capacity, the Academic Advisor assists in helping students have
better academic performance, increased retention rates, and a more
fulfilling university experience.The Academic Advisor will likewise
assist with degree audits, maintain advising records and
confidential student evaluations in Colleague, and advise special
student populations such as transfer students, undeclared majors,
first generation, and students on probation. This position requires
considerable contact with students and therefore requires
demonstrated skills and abilities in cultural competency, equity,
diversity, inclusion, and social justice.Qualities and
CapabilitiesA successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree (required). Master's degree in Education,
Counseling, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in advising, or related
student-facing academic functions within higher education.
- Demonstrated knowledge about academic programs, policies,
procedures, and student support services.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret student needs and provide
individualized service and assistance while maintaining
confidentiality.
- Ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with diverse
audiences.Why LesleyLocated in the heart of Cambridge,
Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its
graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education,
the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly
creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is
integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni
are empowered to improve and enrich communities.We offer a
competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life,
and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer
significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition
programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their
knowledge and skills.Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of
strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity,
equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic
excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus
culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for
all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and
fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each
individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within
and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the
rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the
University has made a significant commitment to addressing and
enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an
institution.Expressing InterestA letter of interest, CV/resume, and
a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to
diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional
activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.At
Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable
environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color,
sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,
neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in
uniformed services, and all other categories protected by
applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and
fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life.
Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these
protected categories in any education program or activity that it
operates, including in admission and in employment. We are
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric
of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions
related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal
Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage
for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for
additional information.
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