Assistant Director of Student Academic Services / Senior Academic Advisor

 

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Academic Support Services and Advisement at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant Director / Senior Academic Advisor. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Academic Support Services and Advisement, the successful candidate will:

• Meet individually and in small groups with the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Graduate Studies, School of Health Professions, and the School of Public Health students to improve their academic performance (study strategies: note making, time management, stress management, test taking, etc.).
• Conduct individual follow up sessions with students as necessary, and maintain progress reports.
• Work proactively with at-risk students to maximize their chances of success.
• Coach, monitor, and advise students experiencing academic difficulty and/or those on academic probation.
• Refer students to external evaluators for assessment of learning disabilities, as needed.
• Present a variety of workshops, study strategy sessions, and other sponsored group activities within the learning programs of the Office of Academic Support and Advisement.
• Provide feedback to the Associate Director and Assistant Vice President of Academic Support and Advisement (AVP) regarding curricular and course topics that are difficult for students.
• Recommend intervention strategies to the AVP for students experiencing academic difficulty.
• Assist students in the School of Public Health with organizing and editing written assignments.
• Coordinate services, and related needs for students with documented accommodation needs.
• Supervise, schedule, and train student work-study tutors.
• Provide general assistance with various daily administrative tasks, program assessment, and data management.
• Assist the AVP in identifying, developing, and implementing new programs to meet the academic support needs of School of Health Professions and College of Nursing students.
• Assist the AVP in evaluating existing academic support programs, making recommendations for improvements, and supervising the implementation of recommended innovations and modifications.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or EdD required in school psychology, educational psychology, educational leadership or related field.
• 2+ years of current experience (or equivalent) working with student support programs at the college/university level and knowledge of sophisticated computer systems.
• Must have the ability to work effectively under pressure in the context of a fast-paced environment and managing a complex, multi-faceted and growing programs.
• Must be able to interact professionally with a broad spectrum of individuals and groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly self-motivated and open to new ideas with desire to lead implementation.
• Ability to work in a supportive environment and collaborative way with students, faculty, and academic and student affairs staff.
• Ability to multi-task and distinguish between essential and secondary tasks during busy periods while paying careful attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage heavy workloads with frequent interruptions.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 9:00AM to 5:00PM (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

SL-4

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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