Graduate Advisor

College Of Mt St Vincent

. Provide academic advising to graduate online students in the School of Education, including registration, major selection, course withdrawal, leaves of absence, and program withdrawal .

Posted 10/16/2026part-timeRemote • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising for graduate online students, focusing on retention strategies, program requirements, and personalized support. Proficient in utilizing student information systems and Microsoft 365 to enhance student success and engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Academic AdvisingStudent Information SystemsRetention Management ToolsBilingual in English/SpanishGraduate Education Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Academic PlanningNeeds AssessmentCourse Withdrawal ProceduresLicensure RequirementsMicrosoft 365 Proficiency

Soft Skills

Rapport BuildingMotivational SkillsCreativityPatienceCompassion

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationOnline Learning EnvironmentsStudent Success WorkshopsExecutive FunctioningCatholic Tradition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide academic advising to graduate online students in the School of Education, including registration, major selection, course withdrawal, leaves of absence, and program withdrawal
Support onboarding and registration of incoming students
Conduct needs assessments, academic planning, outreach promoting registration, and ongoing monitoring of progress toward retention and graduation
Help online adult learners overcome academic and real-life barriers and identify strategies for success
Assist students in interpreting academic policies, program requirements, and institutional procedures
Respond to Student Alert forms and proactively contact students required to retake courses or not meeting good academic standing criteria
Design and deliver student success workshops on wellness and executive functioning topics, including stress management, time management, and study skills
Refer students to counseling, financial aid, career services, student life, and other support services
Design academic programs for at-risk students and meet more frequently with students on academic warning or probation
Guide students on licensure and certification requirements
Support the College mission rooted in the Catholic tradition
Remain current in high-impact practices related to academic advising, student success, and higher education
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
Knowledge of graduate education, teacher preparation, certification/licensure requirements, and online learning environments
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Higher education experience, specifically experience using student information systems and retention management tools
Ability to build rapport with diverse student populations
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Ability to motivate and encourage adult learners to improve academic performance using effective goal-setting strategies
Creativity and flexibility to personalize learning approaches for individual students
Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participate in professional development opportunities
Allotted hourly rate - $32.00