Director of Academic Advising

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Academic Advising at the New York Film Academy (NYF) will provideguidance in the understanding and sequencing of Academic requirements, navigatingacademic policies and procedures, developing long and short-term goals, preparing forcourse selection and registration, and monitoring academic performance and degreeprogression. Reporting to the Dean of General Education, this position will serve as theprimary liaison to Admissions, the Office of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Students, and theRegistrar Office. The Director of Academic Advising will collaborate with other campussupport offices, faculty members, and department chairs to ensure the overall academicsuccess of students.

WORK TYPE:

This position is remote but may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite and/or at a designated campus work location (Burbank, CA ; New York, NY ; South Beach, FL)

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.

• Serve as the direct advisor to students on the Los Angeles, New York and South Beach campuses

• Assist all students seeking an individual Academic Advising appointment

• Provide guidance on curriculum planning and course sequencing; experiential learning opportunities; prepare for course selection and registration; any other topic related to long-term academic planning

• Share consistently accurate advice that supports the pursuit of various academic goals within an anticipated graduation timeline

• Monitor academic standing, address questions/concerns impacting degree progression, and outreach when appropriate

• Refer students to appropriate support offices: Writing Center; Student Accessibility Services; Student Care and Support; Student Life; Counseling Services; Office of the Registrar; Dean of Students; and Financial Aid

• Collaborate with chairs/faculty to address obstacles that may compromise academic success

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to learn, retain, and disseminate accurate information

• Skills in relationship building, diplomacy, conflict resolution and/or counseling

• Ability to process and problem-solve complex situations

• Excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail

• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time efficiently

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to present to small and large groups

• Helpful attitude and commitment to service excellence

• Ability to work as a member of a team

• Ability to utilize multiple platforms and databases for records management (i.e.,Maxient, etc.)

• Background in or knowledge of communication or the arts

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Masters degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling psychology, or related field

• Two or more years of experience in advising or counseling students in a higher education setting or relevant environment

• Experience working with a diverse student body in a multicultural setting

ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

• Office environment.

• Requires sitting at a desk for prolonged periods

• Requires use of a computer (keyboard, monitor etc.) for prolonged periods