Sr Student Services Administrator

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Job Summary

The Sr. Student Services Administrator works with the MBA/MS program Director(s) and the Manager of Student Services to develop programs that will cultivate the student experience from prospect to alumni. The Administrator is responsible for assisting the Manager of Student Services with ensuring students meet the necessary requirements in order to graduate. The Administrator is also responsible for assisting the Manager of Student Services with the professional development of students outside of the classroom setting and working with students to enhance their relationships with faculty and peers in order to maximize the effectiveness of their time in the Graduate program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• Two or more years of experience with academic advising student services student affairs career development or another related field

Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academically advising business school students in higher education

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency with online degree audit and tracking system such as Degree Works
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships with a culturally diverse population at all levels across the Institute
• Ability to create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to efficiently multi task work under pressure handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
• Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail in a complex organizational environment
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to initiate projects and function as a selfstarter
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and apply FERPA regulations

Travel

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $60500 $65000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other jobrelated credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

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