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At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to approximately 8,500 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design and the College of Performing Arts (Mannes, Jazz, and Drama), Lang College and the New School for Social Research, and Parsons Paris. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.
The Assistant Director of Advising is responsible for providing academic advising to an assigned population of undergraduate and/or graduate students pursuing degree(s) at Eugene Lang College, Parsons School of Design, the College of Performing Arts, and the Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students, as well as leadership and management within the Academic Advising unit.
Reporting to a Director of Student Success Advising, the Assistant Director of Advising is an integral member of the Academic Advising leadership team and reports to leadership in the Academic advising unit. This position provides holistic support to students through building an understanding of degree requirements and university policies and systems, supporting registration and academic achievement, and connecting students to appropriate support services at the institution as needed. Academic Advisors are active participants in university-wide programs and initiatives that promote student persistence, community building, and staff development. In addition, the Assistant Director of Advising provides advice, support, mentoring, and formal supervision to Academic Advisors, Senior Academic Advisors, and/or Managers of Advising based on acquired knowledge, prior experiences, and best practices. The Academic Advising unit is an integral part of the university’s Student Success division.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Student Advising & Academic Planning
Provide developmental academic advising through in-person and virtual appointments to support student success, persistence, retention, and graduation.
Guide students in academic planning, goal setting, and overcoming barriers using critical thinking, assessment tools, and individualized support.
Advise students on university, school, and program policies, including transfer credits, degree requirements, academic standing, probation, dismissal, and graduation eligibility.
Systems, Records & Data Management
Maintain accurate and timely student records, advising documentation, and data within institutional systems, including Banner, DegreeWorks, and Starfish.
Team Leadership & Supervision
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate advising staff; support hiring, performance management, personnel matters, professional development, and caseload assignments in collaboration with leadership and relevant university offices.
Operations & Strategic Planning
Develop and implement advising workflows, projects, and cross-departmental processes that improve operational efficiency, staff effectiveness, and student retention.
Contribute to strategic planning, budget discussions, leadership initiatives, committee work, and the development of advising programs and professional development opportunities.
Campus Collaboration & Student Engagement
Collaborate with faculty, program directors, department chairs, and campus partners to coordinate academic planning, resolve student concerns, and strengthen communication across departments.
Coordinate and support initiatives, events, and programs that promote student engagement, academic development, recruitment, persistence, and graduation.
Represent Student Success at university events, orientations, recruitment activities, and other campus functions, including occasional events outside normal business hours.
Professional Knowledge, Referrals &…