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To advise and counsel students and to provide support and guidance to students enrolled in the college.

Academic
• Advise students in selecting and determining their academic goals.
• Help link a plan of study with the students’ career goals.
• Inform students about college policies, regulations, and requirements, including majors, minors, and concentrations.
• Counsel students in choosing their programs semester-by- semester in an orderly and sequential fashion. Assist students in registering for courses. Assist students in making program changes.
• Perform graduation checks.
• Inform students about graduation requirements.
• Consult with the academic department chairs and staff on programming and scheduling matters.
• Provide assistance in filing appropriate forms.
• Monitor students on academic probation.
• Evaluate and maintain an organized system of student records.
• Counsel and guide students with graduate and professional school admissions procedures.
• Prepare and submit appeals to the Committee on Academic Standing.
• Compile lists of potential graduates each semester.
• Work with potential students to inform them about the college and to help them decide if Touro is the appropriate college for them and which Touro program can best serve their needs.

General
• Assist in the orientation of entering students and help students adjust to college life.
• Serve as students` case manager for college as well as community and social services.
• Counsel students with personal, family, and academic problems and provide support during stressful transitions.
• Assist students in seeking help in their everyday lives.
• Inform students about available services at Touro College, and make referrals to other offices within the college. To advocate student rights within the college environment.
• Refer students to appropriate agencies for help.
• Other duties as determined by the Deans and Directors. (Some responsibilities are school or site specific.)

Education, Preparation, and Training
Masters degree
At least 1-3 years experience

Skills
Strong student service and organizational skills Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work Strong oral and written communications skills

Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet explorer

Travel
Possible temporary coverage at various Touro locations as needed

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Touro College and University System is committed to providing all persons equal opportunity in education and employment, and to ensuring a safe and non-discriminatory educational and work environment in compliance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), the New York State Education Law, and other applicable laws. It is the policy of the College to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment and in the administration of College programs, services, activities, and admissions on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.