Hybrid Doctoral Programs Manager, Academic Advisor

at FULLER Equip

• Job title: Doctoral Programs Manager, Academic Advisor
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $70,304 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Pasadena, United States

About the role

• Doctoral Programs Manager and Academic Advisor at Fuller Theological Seminary. Enhancing student retention and degree completion in PhD, PsyD, and DMFT Programs with personalized academic support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and implementing plans that increase student retention, student success, and degree completion in Fuller’s PhD, PsyD, and DMFT Programs.
• Provide academic assistance and individualized attention to students in the PhD, PsyD, and DMFT Programs.
• Manage a student load of 180 +/- PhD, PsyD, and DMFT students.
• Responsible for matriculation, retention, and degree completion of assigned students.
• Provide detailed updates and insights about the PhD, PsyD, and DMFT Programs.
• Partner with Enrollment Data Science, Program Chairs, and Director of Academic Advising to set program-specific retention strategies, plan, and goals.
• Clarify program requirements, policies, deadlines, and procedures to students.
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress toward degree completion and prepare student files for final graduation clearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Recipient of, or in the progress of, a Master’s degree in theological education, psychology, higher education, or a related field, and in good academic standing.
• Three to five years of experience in advising and student retention preferred
• Highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills, multicultural sensitivity, and good conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work within a diverse team and communicate effectively with culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
• Excellent oral, written, and critical thinking skills.
• Initiate, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, faculty, and students, maintaining a warm and professional manner with a positive employee relations and customer service mindset.
• Good computer skills: including Apple, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Banner, and Google applications.

Benefits

• Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards