Academic Advisor - Westphal Office of Academic Advising

Drexel University • Philadelphia, PA • 1h ago

Academic Advisor - Westphal Office of Academic Advising Apply now Job no: 506034 Work @type: Full-Time Location: Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement Categories: Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

Job Summary The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is seeking qualified Academic Advisors to assist in the advising of our undergraduate and graduate student body of over 2000. Academic advising is a professional relationship marked by a series of purposeful interactions, rooted in theory and pedagogy, and driven by a set of learning outcomes. Westphal College welcomes qualified applicants to apply to join our existing team of six advisors.

The Westphal College is comprised of seven departments: Digital Media; Design; Cinema & Television; Architecture, Design & Urbanism; Performing Arts; Arts & Entertainment Enterprise; and Art & Art History. The College has more than 2000 students and is one of the largest of Drexel's 14 schools and colleges. The Westphal College offers 17 award-winning and accredited undergraduate and seven graduate degree programs. The College's innovative approach to teaching challenging creative fields emphasizes learning in small studio settings under the tutelage of 130 full-time faculty who are noted artists, scholars and industry professionals. The College embraces interdisciplinary research, the use of cutting edge technologies, and Study Abroad opportunities. This is a Hybrid position working primarily on-campus. Essential Functions Assist students in their academic progress by helping them to understand the curriculum of their program, take courses on their plan of study, and how to explore interests through free electives Assist students with course registration issues; current issues, and future planning Support students efforts to meet their graduation requirements in a timely manner Establish a collaborative and trusting relationship with all stakeholders: students, faculty, staff, and families Connect students to academic support, including those connected through Drexel's Learning Alliance, and managing learning differences or medical circumstances through accommodations Time-sensitive communications with students through various modes including walk-in hours, appointment and email interactions Support students through developmental advising, which includes: critical/ethical reasoning, goal setting, identifying /working through obstacles, making referrals where appropriate Establish a proactive approach to help identify and support students at risk Maintain a database of student advisement, status, and progress Participate in Welcome Week, Commencement, and other special projects as they relate to student support (orientation and graduation) Participate in a collaborative environment within the office, college, and university in support of student development and retention to degree Serve on college and university committees as assigned Additional assignments that support the College and University Required Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, counseling, education, or related or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.) Minimum of 2 of demonstrated experience in student services. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree. Location Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement Additional Information This position is classified as Exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from $41,120 - $61,680 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure. Special Instructions to the Applicant Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

LI-Hybrid

Advertised: Nov 13 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Dec 13 2025 Eastern Standard Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend

Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our website to view all University Policies and Workplace Postings.

Go to Apply

Customer Service Representative

GCG • Trenton, NJ • 6h ago

Management & Administrative

Overview GCG Custom Engineered Solutions (CES) is currently seeking Customer Service Representatives to join our Customer Service team! Do you thrive in a fast-paced, business-to-business environment where collaboration...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Senior Administrative Assistant

Oracle • Trenton, NJ • 7h ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) delivers mission-critical applications for top tier enterprises around the world. Our cloud offers unmatched hyper-scale, multi-tenant services deployed in more than 50 r...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Part-time Administrative Assistant

Robert Half • Philadelphia, PA • 7h ago

Management & Administrative

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-time Administrative Assistant to join our team on a long-term contract basis located in the Greater Philadelphia Region. In this role, you will support various admini...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Client Service Associate

PWA Financial • Newtown, PA • 7h ago

Management & Administrative

Position Title: Administrative Assistant Firm Type: Registered Investment Advisory (RIA), PW NOVA Financial Services Location: In Office, Newtown, PA Employment Type: Full-time About Our Firm We are an independent, clien...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Shop Manager - Bensalem, PA

Foley, Incorporated • Bensalem, PA • 9h ago

Management & Administrative

Reference #: 1120 JOB DESCRIPTION: Plan, monitor and control all service activities to ensure alignment with the Company Mission and Core Business Values to achieve all established service objectives and business unit fo...

9h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.