Part-Time Academic Advisor, School of Communication & the Arts

Part-time position located on Marist University's main campus.

About the Role

The academic advisor regularly meets with students to develop their four-year course planning, ensuring pathways are chosen by the end of the first year, academic and degree requirements are met, and students are on a path for success throughout their time at Marist. Advisors address student questions as they arise, assist when a student is struggling in a course, and provide guidance on opportunities such as internships and study abroad.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with students in person
• Answer student emails and phone calls
• Consult with SCA Director of Advising and Department Chairs
• Participate in school and department meetings and attend necessary trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advising experience in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Professional experience in Communications, Art, Fashion, or Film/TV
• 1-3 years experience in academic advising

Pay

$23/hour - $26/hour

About the School of Communication & the Arts

The School of Communication and the Arts prepares students for careers in communications, art, fashion, film, TV, and related fields. Students gain skills, knowledge, and internship experiences within an encouraging academic environment. The school offers nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media, fostering an inclusive community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success.

Programs emphasize empathy, ethical responsibility, community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. Marist’s location in the Hudson Valley provides a traditional college experience near New York City, while its global campus in Florence, Italy, offers international opportunities. The school offers undergraduate programs in Art and Digital Media, Communication, Fashion, Film and Television, Games and Emerging Media, and Music, as well as graduate and dual degree programs in Integrated Marketing Communication (online) and Museum Studies (Florence).

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution blending liberal arts with pre-professional studies and experiential learning. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, Marist offers over 70 programs and international study opportunities. The university cultivates intellectual growth and well-being for over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, encouraging them to pursue coursework and experiences aligned with their passions.

Marist has been recognized as a top institution by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.