Professional Graduate Advisor

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 Part time graduate advisor will work with graduate students to provide individual advising and attention, This exciting opportunity requires an individual who is highly flexible, attentive to details, works well with a diverse array of constituencies, and possesses effective communication skills. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide academic advising to a selected group of 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.  
• Provide comprehensive needs assessment, academic planning, and on-going monitoring of participants' progress toward retention and graduation. 
• Advise new transfer students and evaluate transcripts for students  
• Respond to Academic Alert forms submitted by faculty and staff members through EAB Navigate. 
• Make referrals to points of service such as counseling, financial aid, career services, 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. 
• Support the College mission based on value-oriented education, rooted in the Catholic tradition. 
• Participate in professional development opportunities. 
• Remain current in high impact practices as related to academic advising, student success, and higher education. 
• Other duties as assigned 

• 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 

Allotted hourly rate - $25 - $30per hour