Academic Advisor, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Position Title:

Academic Advisor, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department:

SEAS Academic Affairs

Posting Link:

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58480

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Summary

The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) in the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS) is recruiting for an Academic Advisor who will participate in all activities and responsibilities associated with the academic advisement of undergraduate engineering and computer science students in the University at Buffalo. Like all academic advisors in the Office of Academic Affairs, the incumbents will:

Advise students with regard to:

admissions requirements;
selection and changing of SEAS degree programs; academic planning, including course selection and resolution of scheduling difficulties;
conveying and interpreting necessary academic policies, including guiding students through appropriate petitions, withdrawals, leaves, TAP guidelines, and academic dismissals;

Other relevant academic matters including:

strategies for coping with unsatisfactory performance and referrals to campus support services as appropriate;
assisting with on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities and new student orientation.
assisting with PeopleSoft 'HUB' Advisement Report exception processing, transfer credit articulation, and degree audit.

Learn more:

Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, College Student Personnel Administration, or related field preferred. A combination of education and experience will be accepted.
Computer proficiency required (Windows environment and Microsoft Office suite of applications).
Expertise with various UB IT systems including HUB, VZ orientation, and ImageNow will be necessary.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
An interest and passion for working with culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of professional work experience in a higher education setting.

Salary Range

$57,151- $58,000

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Erin MacDiarmid
Contact's Title: Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Advising
Contact's Email: edaniher@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-2774

Academic Advisor, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY, USA