Director of Academic Advising and Off Campus Programs

Posted On: November 21, 2025

Hours: Full Time

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Academic Advising and Off Campus Programs for the School of Art will be responsible for overseeing academic advising, the foreign exchange program, and selected co-curricular opportunities.

The Director of Academic Advising and Off Campus Programs serves on the School’s leadership team and participates in both School-specific and campus-wide strategic planning, policy development, and assessment initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing an advising program aligned with current best practices for equity in higher education
• Coordinating academic recovery, retention, and graduation initiatives
• Leading and managing the advising and exchange teams
• Overseeing registration processes for BFA and incoming exchange students
• Co-advising students in the School of Art
• Preparing and assisting students in the School of Art to plan and undertake courses and co-curricular activities consistent with their educational goals
• Addressing student issues
• Overseeing the review of student progress and standing
• Designing processes for appropriate resolution of student petitions
• Supporting collaboration among the Schools of Art, Architecture, and Engineering
• Maintaining academic records
• Promoting additional off-campus opportunities including the Yale Norfolk summer residency and the Rothenberg travel fellowship; coordinating candidate selection

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional organization skills
• Significant experience advising students
• Ability to work with faculty and staff to help students succeed
• Ability to work with students to develop opportunities to expand their experiences at Cooper Union and other institutions
• Experience collaborating with faculty and staff on the development of inter-School opportunities for students
• Ability to track, review, and articulate student degree

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree or relevant experience.
Annual salary range - $80,000 - $95,000

This is a non-union position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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