Academic Advisor jobs in Malden, MA

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, and celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Job Summary - Academic Advisor

Academic advising is integral to fulfilling the teaching and learning mission of MassArt. As a member of the Academic Resource Center (ARC) team, the Academic Advisor works to ensure enrolled and newly accepted students learn to become members of the MassArt community, to think critically about their roles and responsibilities as students and to fulfill the academic requirements necessary to progress to graduation.

Supervision received: Associate Dean, Academic Resources Center
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience

Position is governed by the APA collective bargaining agreement

Essential Functions:

• Participate as a member of the ARC team in supporting the holistic development of our student body;
• Meet with students with academic warnings and students on notice/probation/subject to dismissal to encourage usage of college resources and resources available through the Academic Resource Center;
• Advise students on course selection, major exploration, and goal setting to encourage the continuation of studies;
• Educate students on the need to assume responsibility for meeting academic program requirements;
• Collaborate with various members of the campus community to address advising concerns as needed
• Utilize software and administrative systems, including retention and student records management tools (i.e. CRM Advise, Ellucian Colleague, Ellucian Student Planning, etc.)
• Promote the benefits of academic advising and support through publications and materials
• Assist with community and student leadership training
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred in Counseling, Education, or related field
• 1 or more years prior experience working with students in an advising capacity
• Knowledge of LMS and CRM technology
• Requires strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Ability to work and communicate inclusively and effectively within a broadly diverse community
• Fluency in Spanish preferred

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt does not provide:

• Employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• E-Verify.
• Reimbursement for travel.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check relative to prior criminal convictions and pending cases, as well as Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks relative to prior sexual offenses committed as an adult or juvenile will be conducted on the final candidate prior to an offer of employment. MassArt requires specific written authorization to conduct background checks. Failure to provide such authorization shall preclude your application from receiving further consideration.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

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