Student Success Advisor  The Student Success Advisor is tasked with supporting the overall day-to-day functioning and performance of the Department of Student Affairs for the New York campus. The Student Success Advisor will support and implement academic, administrative, and student services operations in order to meet retention and completion goals. The Success Advisor collaborates with faculty to ensure the academic progress and interpersonal development of AMDA students.  In part, the Student Success Advisor is responsible for: managing general student concerns; promoting student engagement; holistic wellbeing; and academic, personal, and interpersonal success through individual coaching, small and large-scale programming, and through other department/institutional initiatives.  Primary Responsibilities: Facilitate response to Student Concern Forms and collaborate with students and campus offices/departments to provide support for students in relation to address barriers to student success.Counsel, advise, and make referrals to students as appropriate including follow-up to ensure satisfactory resolution.Organize and facilitate programs and services that support student wellness in areas including academic, social, personal and life-skills development.Collaborate with other members of the Student Affairs Department to provide analysis and advice in relation to policies and procedures regarding student conduct/care and services for students, including risk management.In collaboration with relevant administrators, plan, host, review and be present for events and initiatives including: New Student Orientation & Move-In, Welcome Week, and Graduation.Recruit, train, advise, and evaluate a team of volunteer Peer Mentor staff.Serve as liaison with campus offices/departments including, but not limited to, Academic Services, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts.Maintain strong working knowledge of best practices in Student Affairs, Student Success, Student Support and Higher Education Administration. Work closely with AMDA's Licensed Mental Health Counselors, as needed. Through a data informed approach, identify trends and areas of need, and offer ideas and initiatives to Senior Student Affairs Staff. Other duties as assigned  Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required; Master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or closely related field or equivalent experience preferred.Preferred 2 or more years of experience in a higher education institution, preferably in Student Orientation, Student Life/Activities, and/or Student Leadership.Experience dealing with students in crisis and/or crisis situations is preferred.Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and oral communication skills, delivered in a manner appropriate to the audience.Ability to establish priorities, organize, schedule, and solve problems and tasks.Ability to self-start projects and include appropriate staff/faculty, as needed.Ability to demonstrate integrity, credibility, confidentiality, and responsibility in all interactions; possess high ethical standards and an honest, open, and consistent approach to working with peers, employees, and Senior Leadership.Ability to engage in critical thought and analyze all types of quantitative and qualitative data into informational reports and presentations for strategic planning and problem-solving.Proven ability to synthesize detailed, complex information into clear and compelling recommendations and briefings.Demonstrated ability to model appropriate professional, ethical and collaborative behaviors that engender collaboration, trust, and respect consistent with the responsibilities of the position.  Position Information:The regular schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. This position will work in-person on campus. This is subject to change based on department needs.The pay range for this position is $24-$26 an hour.This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check. Diversity and Qualifications: AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.