Job Description

Sr. Student Svcs Administrator (School of Humanities, Arts & Soc

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Job Summary
The Sr. Student Services Administrator will advise and counsel Rensselaer undergraduate students on academic course requirements, course selection and prerequisite courses. The incumbent will assist with the implementation of services and programs to facilitate the continuation of students who are academically at risk, including monitoring and tracking students on academic probation; and working with and providing referrals to various campus offices and services as needed. The incumbent also participates in events and activities on advising, retention, open houses, student recruitment and orientation programs.


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field and two (2) or more years of practice with academic advising, student services, student affairs, career development or another related field
significant combinations of education, training and directly related practice may be considered.


Preferred Qualifications


Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency with on-line degree audit and tracking system such as Degree Works
• Exceptional interpersonal expertise with the capability to influence and build working relationships with a culturally diverse population at all levels across the Institute
• capability to create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of students from diverse backgrounds
• capability to efficiently multitask, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
• Strong organizational and time management expertise with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail in a complex organizational environment
• capability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
• capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• capability to anticipate and solve problems
• capability to initiate projects and function as a self-starter
• capability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and apply FERPA regulations


Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required


Application instructions


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If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols
Rensselaer welcomes undergraduate and graduate students to campus for an in-person academic practice.  To support this practice, all faculty and staff are expected to work primarily onsite.
Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated (and boosted when eligible) against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Job Tags

Trial period, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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