Director of Academic Advising

Position Title:

Director of Academic Advising

Department/School:

Center for Advising & Academic Services

School of Science

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$70,000 - $75,000

Job Summary:

Marist University seeks two new Directors of Academic Advising, one situated within the School of Science and another within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. These Directors are student-centered leaders and collaborative members of the administrative team within their academic schools, grounded in current best practices in academic advising and student success. Reporting to the school Assistant Dean as well as the Executive Director of Academic Advising, the Directors support students across all majors in their academic growth and skill development with particular emphasis on the first-year experience. Through the design and assessment of programs and services, the Directors will advance each School's strategic academic goals while maintaining alignment with institutional policies and curriculum standards. The Directors will also coordinate cross-departmental initiatives and sustain active partnerships with the Registrar, Office of Accommodations and Accessibility, Athletics, Student Affairs, and Office of International Programs, as well as across academic schools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field required.
• Experience with Student Informational Systems (SIS) such as Banner and Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook required.
• 3 to 5 year's experience in professional academic advising, academic support services, or related field required.
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work independently, and professionally required.

Preference will be given to applications received by 08/01/2026.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary academic advisor for first-year students in the School of Science or School of Social & Behavioral Sciences providing personalized and accessible academic advising to a diverse student population. Maintain an open calendar for individual advising meetings and academic planning sessions while guiding students through course selection, degree requirements, academic planning, and strategies for overcoming academic challenges.
• Develop and implement advising resources in collaboration with the Center for Advising and Academic Services, including Academic Success Plans, advising materials, workshops, and presentations that support individual student growth and retention.
• Monitor and assess student academic progress, identifying at-risk students early and proactively connecting them with appropriate resources, interventions, and support services.
• Address student well-being holistically by collaborating with the School's advising team and relevant stakeholders to respond to academic concerns, personal development needs, and issues affecting student success.
• Partner with School faculty and administrators to continuously evaluate and improve advising services, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and evolving student needs.
• Design, implement, and assess School-wide programs and initiatives that promote academic success, student engagement, and skill development, using data-driven outcomes to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Slate or related student success CRM technology.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS) is dedicated to helping students develop skills required to demonstrate academic success while developing the advising structure required to support our faculty and staff advisors. In line with the Marist 100 commitment of Student Centrality, CAAS is dedicated to teaching skills and providing the necessary resources that will help both students and advisors thrive.

The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, and careers in leading companies. Furthermore, Marist recently announced a $100 million Science and Health Initiative to expand programs, partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities through a new state-of-the-art Science and Health building with advanced labs and simulation spaces.

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences houses programs in psychology, teacher education, social work, and crime and justice studies. The new Dyson Center provides students with cutting edge facilities to pursue their interests in teaching methodologies, psychological research, clinical training and more. All of our majors are required to complete internships. The faculty are leaders in their field supervising student research that is presented at conferences and creating engaging curriculum in the classroom. Our students are well prepared for employment in their fields or further graduate education.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Evening, holiday or weekend work may be required)

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

2

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.