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Position Description
Advises MS students for the Simon Business School. As part of the Office of Student Engagement, assists with the planning of the key touchpoints in the student’s experience, with planned support for their academic and program goals. In addition, provides advocacy and crisis counseling as needed. Major elements include implementing and overseeing services and programs such as: Advising (Academic, Social, and Crisis) for the full-time programs, including interpretive counsel on requirements, policies, regulations, and standards; assisting students having academic difficulties, act as liaison between students and administration. Acts as advisor for international students between Simon School and the International Services Office. In addition, this role will provide specific academic operations support functions as needed.
Duties
Under minimal direction and with latitude for independent judgment:
50% Student Advising Activities:
Advises graduate students in MS programs in course selection, academic progress, academic problems including study team conflict and resolution, and any classroom issues affecting performance in the program. Facilitates communications and liaises between students, faculty and other senior administrators. Provides information regarding Simon School and program requirements. Advises students on related University, College and departmental policy and guides students through academic processes. Counsels students on variety of issues related to their academic and graduate school experience and provides referrals for specialized assistance. Coordinates student withdrawals, medical leaves, or leaves of absence. Serves as primary point of contact for international students applying for US work authorization. Documents meetings and communications with students in internal department systems. Identifies emerging issues and recommends policy or procedural changes to staff and other senior administrators. Presents relevant student information to School’s Faculty Committees regarding curriculum changes and students on academic probation. Advises students on academic probation on Simon School requirements and resources and process to improve academic standing.
20% Student Life and Non-Academic Counseling:
Proactively works with students to identify growth opportunities and resources. In addition, counsels individual students on individual and group problems and social relationships. Refers students to various University services as needed.
10% Policy and Process:
Understands relevant policies and processes related to the student experience and Simon School overall. Carries out relevant policies, including managing all paperwork, per program need and student request. Guides students appropriately on Simon and University policies.
10% Student Engagement Strategy:
Organizes and conducts a full year of proactive outreach for students/programs that ensures timely and relevant program information, assessment and action planning, and appropriate engagement with leadership opportunities to support academic and career success. Hire, train, and supervise MS Peer Advisors.
10% Student Engagement clubs:
May be an advisor to student clubs, with specific roles and responsibilities to help the club achieve its goals. This will include nights and weekend activities, with the goal to strengthen the relationship between students and the school. Provide specific industry and content advice based on employee experience and expertise.
Application Process
All applicants must apply online. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. https://ps.its.rochester.edu/psp/HRPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=250827&PostingSeq=1
Institution Information
Simon offers a rigorously quantitative, economics-based approach to decision-making in one of the most diverse student communities of any business school in America. We firmly believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment benefits all members of our community, and we are committed to working toward lasting, systemic change in our efforts to educate the next generation of business leaders. In 2022, US News & World Report recognized Simon’s Full- Time MBA as the #2 most diverse Top 50 program, a nod to our commitment to building a welcoming community. Simon’s degree programs inspire a new level of clarity: about how analytical frameworks drive success in business; about what it takes to collaborate and manage in the contemporary, global workplace; and about professional growth and goals. Simon’s MBA programs (Full-Time, Part-Time, and Executive) and four Full-Time MS programs (Accountancy, Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing Analytics) are STEM designated, which signals program quality and rigor to employers. Additionally, STEM designation allows international students the opportunity to work in the US for up to 36 months after graduation if hired in a STEM-eligible role. Simon's Full-Time MBA is ranked No. 25 in the US by Bloomberg Businessweek (2023); No. 16 in the US by The Economist (2021); and No. 5 in the world for finance, No. 4 in the world for economics, No. 13 in the US among the top MBAs for women, and No. 9 in the US for entrepreneurship by Financial Times (2019, 2018). Our faculty teach and our staff support across all programs, so Full-Time MBA rankings are a strong signal of the value students can expect at Simon—no matter which degree they pursue. In addition, Financial Times ranked Simon No. 3 in the US for pre-experience MS in Finance programs (2023).
Additional Information
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. The University believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill our important missions. The University is committed to fostering and supporting a workplace culture inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued, and supported.
Contact Information
Clarissa Baston - [email protected]
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