Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

SUNY Old Westbury invites applications for up to four openings for the position of Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor plays a critical role in promoting student success by providing comprehensive academic advising, supporting degree progression, and connecting students with campus resources. The advisor works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure students achieve their academic and professional goals.

The ideal candidate is passionate about student development and brings experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional student populations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide holistic academic advising to upper-level undergraduate students, including course selection, degree planning, and academic policy interpretation
• Monitor student progress toward degree completion and assist with academic success strategies
• Support students in understanding general education, major, and graduation requirements
• Conduct individual advising appointments and group workshops, and participate in orientation sessions
• Identify at-risk students and proactively connect them with appropriate campus resources
• Maintain accurate advising records using institutional systems
• Collaborate with faculty and campus offices to enhance student retention and persistence
• Participate in relevant campus events as needed
• Supervise student workers
• Provide support for career and personal development, and
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate evening and occasional weekend commitments.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated 2-3 years of experience in academic advising, student services, higher education, or related field.
• Knowledge of best practices in advising.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Proficiency with student information systems and standard office technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Experience working at a public higher education institution.
• Familiarity with SUNY policies and degree auditing systems.
• Experience supporting first-generation, transfer, or underrepresented students.

Additional Information:

Salary range: $57,151.00 - $63,000.00 commensurate with education and experience (plus location pay $4,000.00)

Comprehensive benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf

Position Type: Professional

Official Budget Title: Academic Advisor

Campus Title: Academic Advisor

Department: School of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, School of Business - Dean's Office

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: SL-3

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online:

1. letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references and,
4. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: May 25, 2026