Academic Advisor MSW Online Program

• Assist and support students with provisional admission, on probation, or in danger of failing
• Assist students to follow and update their plans of study/roadmaps
• Provide advisement meetings as needed/requested prior to registration each semester
• Provide academic advisement to students in MSW online program

Work with the Associate Dean to resolve unique plan of study issues:

• The need for an Independent/Direct Study
• The need to resolve an incomplete grade
• Student requests to substitute courses
• Student requests to transfer credits
• Student transfers to and from other Wurzweiler program options
• Student comportment issues
• Academic struggles/risk of dismissal from the program

• Refer students to appropriate unit(s) when they have a hold on their account

• If the advisor needs to request that the Associate Dean add more sections of the desired course
• If an over-tally is permitted (based on enrollment) request approval from that course instructor
• Work directly with the Registrar's Office staff to resolve barriers to registration
• Process student requests to audit a course (requires Associate Dean and instructor's signatures)

• Processing a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from school
• Accessing Yeshiva student services
• Referrals to the appropriate staff/faculty to address questions or resolve issues

• A course
• An instructor
• Practicum Placement
• Registration Process
• Services from other departments (Office of Disabilities, Office of Student Finances, etc.)

• Manage and track student information
• Evaluate degree requirements
• Facilitating completion of requirements for advanced certificates

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of administrative experience are required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

• Adept interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to generate professional correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new software and technology.
• Well-organized, flexible
• Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, acting proactively, resourcefully and efficiently
• Maintain confidentiality of documents and information.
• Demonstrate good judgment, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan, and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do, and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross-section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks of paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.