About Hofstra:

Position Title: Success Advisor (2 positions available)

School/Division: Office of the Provost (division)

Office: Academic Affairs, Center for Academic Excellence

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

• Meets with students to develop and implement personalized, academic success plans based on the students' unique circumstances and track progress towards their goals.
• Tracks student compliance and progress with academic success recommendations and follow up as appropriate.
• Assists students with evaluating and developing their academic skills, including time management, study strategies, note taking, test taking, goal setting, and motivation.
• Communicates and collaborates with other University departments to expedite resolution of student academic concerns as appropriate.
• Provides referrals to other support services within the University or to community agencies when appropriate.
• Conducts workshops aimed at enhancing students' academic and personal success.
• Serves on departmental or University-wide committees as needed, including the Administrative Judicial Board for the Office of Community Standards and participate in all training programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Dean of the Center for Academic Excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a field of study that enhances the individual's ability to assist at-risk students in an academic environment required.
• At least two years of professional experience working with college students in academic advising, academic support programs, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, process confidential information with discretion and adhere to FERPA guidelines.
• Capacity and desire to interact with individuals of varying social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and to maintain positive professional relationships.
• Record of successful collaborations with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and possess outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess knowledge in effective learning strategies, assessment tools, motivational techniques, and study skills development.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources to make knowledgeable recommendations to best serve students.
• Flexible hours, including one or two evening shifts and occasional weekend assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as part of case management support team preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of online student tracking systems and database management.
• Strong quantitative reasoning and comfort level with appropriate technologies (e.g., Microsoft Excel).

EEO Statement:

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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