Professional Advisor and Academic Coach - Grant Funded

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Advising and Retention the Professional Advisor/Academic Coach for STEM and Nursing students will provide individual advising and attention, engage in career education, and help them to explore and access career and other enrichment opportunities. The position is grant funded, and continuation is contingent upon grant funding availability. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Provide coaching to a selected group of STEM and Nursing students at the University of Mount Saint Vincent, including assistance with registration, major selection, withdrawal from courses, leave of absences, withdrawal from the College, and graduate school selection.  
• Support onboarding and registration of incoming students.  
• Provide comprehensive needs assessment, academic planning, consistent outreach promoting registration, and on-going monitoring of participants' progress toward retention and graduation. 
• Encourage persistence and completion by helping Pell-eligible students find ways to overcome both academic and “real-life” barriers and to identify strategies for success. 
• Advise new transfer students and evaluate transcripts for students.  
• Respond to Academic Alert forms submitted by faculty and staff members through EAB Navigate. 
• Design and deliver student success workshops on topics that focus on student wellness and executive functioning such as stress management, time management, and study skills for students in the designated programs. 
• Make referrals to other points of service such as counseling, financial aid, career services, student life, etc.   
• Design an academic program for “at risk” students and meet more frequently with students that have been placed on academic warning and probation. 
• Actively promote and support the college by participation in other campus-wide recruitment activities (i.e., Accepted Students Day, Orientation), public presentations, and serving on boards and committees. 
• Participate in professional development opportunities. 
• Remain current in high impact practices as related to academic advising, student success, and higher education. 

• Bachelors' degree, Masters' preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.,
• Higher Education experience - EAB Navigate, Banner.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Thorough knowledge of mathematics and pedagogy for mathematics instruction 
• Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance using effective goal-setting strategies 
• Creativity and flexibility to personalize their learning approach for individual students 
• Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance 

Salary Range: $64,350 -68,000 per year

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• 100% employer sponsored life insurance, AD&D insurance and Long term disability
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities via Coursera
• Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan