Academic Advisors-College Wide Academics Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Academic Advisors-College Wide Academics 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 Requisition Title – Academic Advisors-College Wide Academics (25000790) Description To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Title:

Academic Advisor Union Description:

AFT/Professional Services Specialist 4

Job Category:

Exempt, 35

Workweek Close Date:

June 30, 2025

Salary Range:

Range 18 – $ 53,277.47 – $ 61,266.03 (Steps 1-4)

Position Summary:

The Academic Advisor will provide holistic advising for students (primarily first year students) throughout the academic year. They will work closely with the CSS advising team and liaison with designated schools/departments on campus. They may also facilitate advising and academic success workshops and support the Associate Director and Pathway Advisors with the instruction of first year orientation courses. Other related duties, as assigned.

Main Responsibilities:

Advise assigned cohort of students: Provide proactive outreach for in person/virtual advising meetings throughout the semester Follow up with students regarding academic progress, providing additional support as needed Maintain accurate, confidential records for all advisees Facilitate group advising sessions and provide support for CSS workshops and first year orientation courses. Provides supplemental support to CSS populations (for example, Undeclared-General, Pathway students, transfer students) as needed, while also serving as a point of contact for walk-in students who need supplemental advising and academic coaching. Establish and maintain effective communications and cooperative working relationships with the College’s administration, academic departments, faculty/staff, to accomplish the goals and objectives of the CSS. Assist in the preparation of reports, proposals and learning outcomes containing recommendations for the CSS by compiling, summarizing, analyzing, and interpreting statistical program data.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 1 – 2 years in a student-facing support role at the high school or college level, with a strong desire to support students. Experience collaborating with staff, faculty, and students. Experience with small and large group advising and/or workshop facilitation. Experience collecting and interpreting data, report writing, and effectively communicating data/reports to campus stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse population of undergraduate students (and families). Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and work within college policy. Strong understanding of academic advising approaches, first year advising, and academic coaching. Demonstrated ability to use technology (social media, Canvas, PeopleSoft) to promote student welfare and success. Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills in a strong collaborative environment. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications:

Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks. About

TCNJ TCNJ

is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 “Most Competitive” schools in the nation by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter – an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven schools – Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Employee Benefits:

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including: Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee affinity groups New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.) Access to extensive learning opportunities To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions :

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.

Primary Location:

Roscoe West Hall – Center for

Student Success Work Locations:

Roscoe West Hall – Center for Student Success 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing Township 08628

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The College of New Jersey Job Posting:

Jun 17, 2025, 9:48:10 AM