Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelorrsquo;s Degree required; Masterrsquo;s degree required

Experience:

3-5 years working as an academic advisor, and experience working with faculty advising model

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Experience in higher education required. Knowledge of transfer credit evaluation, college transcripts, AP credit and IB credit awarding. Experience working as an academic advisor and experience working with Degreeworks, Banner, Starfish and Canvas preferred.

Job Summary:The Assistant Director for First Year Advising and Retention will support first-year students as the primary representative of the Academic Success Center (ASC) throughout all first year advising initiatives. Primary responsibilities include: oversight of the ASC First Year Faculty Advising team; new student onboarding; and ASC representation at university events. The assistant director will participate and represent the ASC on university-wide initiatives as well as provide dedicated retention support to colleges and ldquo;At Risk and Probationrdquo; students.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs first year advising, including navigating academic issues, course planning, and goal setting for all first- year students while providing advising support for the First Year Faculty Advising Team.
• Oversight of onboarding process for of all new East Falls campus incoming first year and transfer students. Responsibilities include colloborating with the Registrarrsquo;s on placement, block scheduling, data reporting, and academic currciulum review.
• Confirm arrival and verify all AP and dual college credit for new first year students, including schedule changes.
• Provide training, support and oversight to First Year Faculty Advisors, including policy and procedure review.
• Oversee administrative functions including advisor assignments, and advising material updates to include Advising Playbook, NSO materials, and advising polices and procedures.
• Enhance and maintain working relationships with University Partners. Serve as primary resource for working relationships with college and administrative office representatives.
• Coordinate and Participate in all Academic Success Center events including New Student Orientation, Rams Resource Fair, FYS Class Presentations.
• In the summer, serve as primary advisor to rising first year students during transition to college advisors.
• Track outstanding transcripts and AP score reports for all new students who identify as expecting transfer credit.
• Serve as primary contact for all parent and guardian communcations related to First Year Students.
• Work as a collaborative member of the Academic Success Center team in student retention and success.
• Follow up on all Starfish and Degreeworks updates as needed.
• Build on retention initiatives and retention of all students with primary focus on ldquo;At Risk and Probationrdquo; Students.