Senior Academic and Career Advisor at New York University

Compensation

$70,173 – $85,767/yr

Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Posted: Nov 21, 2025

Description

The Senior Academic and Career Advisor manages daily academic operations for the Department of Technology Management and Innovation, guiding graduate students in setting academic goals and creating educational plans. They facilitate internships and career planning sessions, collaborate with university departments to boost student employment, and assist with academic standing issues. Additionally, they secure employment and internship opportunities for students across various TMI programs, preparing them for the job market.

Required Skills

academic advising
career planning
interpersonal communication
written communication
oral communication
teamwork
process improvement
attention to detail
social media platforms
social media campaigns
labor market trends
employer needs
career development
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 3+ years experience in Academic/Career Advising
building employer relationships or public relations.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, or Public Relations
Well informed of labor market trends, employer needs and best practices in career services.
Familiar with social media platforms and developing/implementing social media campaigns.
Expertise in career development issues affecting our constituents (graduate engineering students) and associated professionals.
Understanding and experience in working with international and domestic students in higher education.
Familiarity with the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) processes.