Assistant Director of Student Academic Services / Senior Academic Advisor

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Academic Support Services and Advisement at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Senior Academic Advisor / Assistant Director of Student Academic Services. The successful candidate will: - Meet individually and in small groups with students to improve their academic performance (study strategies: note making, time management, stress management, test taking). - Conduct individual follow up sessions with students as necessary and maintain progress reports. - Work proactively with at risk students to maximize their chances of success. - Coach, monitor, and advise students experiencing academic difficulty and/or those on academic probation. - Refe...