Job Details

Counselor and Academic Adviser

Position Number: 6683258
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Academic Advising

Counselor and Academic Adviser

Fordham University

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: HEOP RH

Campus/Location:

Position Summary
The Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is a grant-funded program jointly supported by Fordham University and the New York State Education Department. Students who are admitted as a part of the HEOP come from academically and economically high-need backgrounds. All students are New York State residents and meet the income guidelines as determined by the New York State Education Department.

The HEOP provides supplementary financial and academic support services to students who are admitted as part of the program. The HEOP is a part of the admission process and assists students in preparing and submitting documents to the University's Financial Services Office to determine eligibility and to complete the financial aid process.

The HEOP Counselor/Academic Adviser is a full-time position that reports to the Director of HEOP at Rose Hill. The position is based at the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx. The HEOP Counselor/Academic Adviser is part of a dedicated team of full-time administrators who work
collaboratively with other HEOP colleagues and campus partners to serve HEOP students effectively.

This position is grant-funded, and its continuation is dependent on grant renewal.

Essential Functions
Provides academic, personal, financial, and career counseling to students and makes referrals as needed to support and facilitate retention.

Assesses student skills and goals, and encourage their participation in academic support activities.

Maintains appropriate records on student academic progress and financial aid.

Monitors students' academic performance and progress through review of tutor contacts, midterm, and final grades.

Assists students with the financial aid renewal process.

Participates in the recruitment process and discusses HEOP with prospective students and their families.

Teaches and assists in planning the HEOP Summer Program, which is mandatory for all incoming first-year program students.

Communicates and collaborates with other program staff for the effective delivery of academic support services to program students.

Maintains student data and assists in preparing reports for the New York State Education Department and Fordham University.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree

At least 0-2 years of working with undergraduate students and/or disadvantaged populations.

Familiarity with best practices in academic advising and in working with a varied, diverse population of students.

Proficiency in various software tools.

Proven communication skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, organize, prioritize, and work collaboratively.

Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office suites.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree

Special Instructions

To apply, please visit: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/10176

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories