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Clerical - Administrative
Director of Academic Advising and Off Campus Programs
Clerical - Administrative
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Remote / WFH
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Job Description
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Posted On: July 21, 2026
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.
Email materials to: hr@cooper.edu
Posted On: July 21, 2026
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.
Email materials to: hr@cooper.edu
