"Academic Advisor, STEP"

POSITION SUMMARY

The STEP Academic Advisor will support Saturday Institute operations, including participant check-in/out, workshop facilitation, and individual or group counseling sessions focused on academic and professional development. Working closely with the Director and Academic Coordinator, the advisor will drive program goals through consistent academic support and data collection. We seek an outgoing, proactive, and approachable individual passionate about guiding Syracuse City School District students toward STEM pathways.

This is a part-time 10-month position working 2-3 Saturdays per month (21 Saturdays each academic year) from 9am-1:30pm.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

• Perform one-on-one meetings with students in the program to assist with short and long-range educational goals.
• Provide academic and professional counseling including assistance with college application process and employment applications; and identify students who require additional academic support services.
• Facilitate seminars and programming with the assistance of other STEP professionals that contribute to the goal of advancing student's academic, personal, and professional growth

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Tutoring experience and/or administrative experience with a higher education opportunity program.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and experience with low-income, academic at-risk students.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• This is a position includes 2-3 Saturdays per month.
• Competence with basic Microsoft Office Suite skills and technology