Work closely with students to gauge their academic interests and assist them in choosing appropriate majors and developing educational plans and goals
Responsibilities
Academic: Advise students in selecting and determining their academic goals.
Help link a plan of study with the students' career goals.
Inform students about college policies, regulations, and requirements including majors minors and concentrations.
Counsel students in choosing their programs semester-by-semester in an orderly and sequential fashion.
Assist students in registering for courses.
Assist students in making program changes.
Perform graduation checks and inform students about graduation requirements.
Consult with the academic department chairs and staff on programming and scheduling matters.
Provide assistance in filing appropriate forms.
Monitor students on academic probation.
Counsel and guide students with graduate and professional school admissions procedures.
Prepare and submit appeals to the Committee on Academic Standing.
Compile lists of potential graduates each semester.
Work with potential students to inform them about the college and to help them decide if Touro is the appropriate college for them and which Touro program can best serve their needs.
Assist in the orientation of entering students and help students adjust to college life.
Serve as student's case manager for college as well as community and social services.
Counsel students with personal, family, and academic problems and provide support during stressful transitions.
Inform students about available services at Touro College and make referrals to other offices within the college.
To advocate student rights within the college environment, refer students to appropriate agencies for help.
Other duties as determined by the Deans and Directors. (Some responsibilities are school or site specific.)
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
Master of Arts
1-3 years of related experience
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Strong student service and organizational skills
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work
Strong oral and written communications skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook) and Internet Explorer
Travel
Possible temporary coverage at various Touro locations as needed
Established in 1970 to focus on higher education for the Jewish community, we enrolled our first class in September 1971. Since then we’ve grown to serve a widely diverse population of over 19,000 students across 35 schools in 4 countries. We are uniquely attuned to the importance of an education that accommodates students from all backgrounds and circumstance. What sets Touro apart is not simply our top-notch programs, engaged faculty members, or experiential learning opportunities, it’s our culture and curriculum that respect your commitments – to your community, your values, and your future.
