Academic AdvisorAbout Saint Elizabeth University:
Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), located in Morris County, New Jersey, offers convenient access to major highways including Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, and 24, as well as the nearby Convent Station train station. Established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University is situated on 150 scenic acres of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, SEU provides a high-quality education that serves students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.
SEU Mission & Commitment:
SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black, and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental, and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.
Saint Elizabeth University is seeking to hire an experienced Academic Advisor to assist with developing the Academic Advising Center. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Success, the Academic Advisor is responsible for maintaining a holistic view of students’ progression. This includes actively monitoring their progress toward academic and career goals; guidance on degree requirements, plan of study, and academic policies; and establishing an encouraging relationship. The Academic Advisor will be a dynamic student-centered professional who will utilize appropriate technology and maintain accurate up-to-date tracking for each student. Collaboration with all campus partners including faculty to address student concerns and create services that enhance the student experience will be essential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Advise a caseload of 70-100 first- & second-year and transfer undergraduate students on their academic plan, resources available, and academic policiesAssist with development and implementation of academic advising services for UG students including developing a new advising model that will involve advisors serving as instructors for first-year seminars.Utilize a student-centered approach to empower students to advocate for themselves effectively while teaching them how to navigate campus and community resourcesConceptualize, implement, and assess new intervention techniques/services, initiatives that would benefit students' progress; support continuous quality improvement activities related to student retention and completionRespond knowledgeably to the needs of first-generation, low-income, and traditionally underserved populationsConduct verification of degree progress, removal of holds, maintain accurate records of plans of study, and approval of various forms to ensure timely student progression, etc.Assist with CARE Report referrals for students who need additional support (including students on academic warning/probation) and facilitate timely interventions that would best assist students with resolutionsProvide course registration guidanceMaintain up to date data on student traffic using student success systems (Navigate) and provide reports to Assistant DeanAssist with faculty advisor training and transition of caseload to faculty advisorsWork collaboratively with all campus partners (bursars, financial aid, registrar, student engagement, health services, counseling center, accessibility services, academic success center, etc.) including faculty to address student concerns and create services that enhance the student experiencePerforms all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work, education, human services, psychology, or related field is required.Master’s degree in Social Work, Education, or a related field is preferred but not required.A minimum of two years of work experience in an educational setting working directly with students is required. A collaborative and student-centered approachConsiderable skills in data management, problem-solving, and research.Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher.
Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000
Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?
Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.
Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:
Employer-Subsidized Health Care PlanDental and Vision Plan – (Paid by employee)Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer MatchGroup Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (No cost to employee)Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse, and DependentsOther Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse, and/or DependentsTuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and UniversitiesPaid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with payPaid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer MonthsBirthday as a Paid Day OffVacation DaysSick DaysEmployee Discount ProgramHow to Apply
Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.
EEO/AA Statement:
Saint Elizabeth University is committed to fostering a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Our collective success is driven by the open and respectful exchange of ideas—an exchange that is enriched by the diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that this environment thrives when all individuals feel welcomed, safe, secure, and heard.
In support of this commitment, Saint Elizabeth University provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Any information collected for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Affirmative Action reporting purposes will be used solely in compliance with applicable regulations. Providing this information is voluntary and will not affect an applicant’s opportunity for employment or the terms and conditions of employment.
