ACE Advisor (Academic Advisor)
Posting Number: S428P
Application Deadline: 10/08/2026
Department: S428P
FT - PT: Full Time
Part-time %:
Minimum Salary: $60,245 + $4,150 (location pay)
Maximum Salary: $60,245 + $4,150 (location pay)
Description:
Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) is designed to increase timely graduation rates by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront.The ACE Advisor is a member of an integrated college team providing individual academic and personal support to an assigned group of college students as they progress through their degrees. This position reports to the Director of the ACE program at Purchase College, and is situated in the College Advising Center, which serves all students at Purchase.
Primary Duties:
-Delivers comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion;
-Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services;
-Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other college staff as needed to support student success;
-Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and supports (e.g. Learning Center, Office of Disability Resources);
-Supports annual recruitment of new students into the program;
-Along with director, organizes periodic special events and programs for students, faculty and staff;
-May conduct or support delivery of student seminars on issues of importance to students;
-Assists Advising Center staff with all student walk-ins, phone inquiries, and emails;
-Advises non-ACE incoming and continuing Purchase college students as needed;
-Assists with Department projects and initiatives as needed
Qualifications:
Required:
-Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of higher education experience
-Strong understanding of the needs of first year and transfer students, particularly those of first-generation college students and/or underserved populations;
-Ability to learn and understand curricula/paths to degree completion for multiple BA/BS majors;
-Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
-Demonstrated ability to work well with faculty and administrators;
-Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed;
-Strong organization, project management and facilitation skills;
-Ability to enter, monitor and interpret student data accurately;
-Excellent written and oral communication skills;
-Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office; and aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
Preferred:
- 2 years of academic advisement experience
Experience with Starfish (EAB), Banner, and Microsoft Teams
Spanish language skills
Applicant Documents:
Please submit resume of professional experience, a brief letter describing interest in the position, and contact information for 2 professional references.
Special Note:
About Purchase College, SUNY
A top 10 public school, according to U.S. News & World Report, Purchase College,
part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is a dynamic campus
that combines conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with
programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation
for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Purchase
College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where
open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of
intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about
the college, visit Purchase College.
Benefits -
• Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY's Benefit Summaries website.
• Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to the NAEYC-accredited, on-campus child care at The Children's Center.
• Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.
• Other benefits include business-casual dress and an opportunity to telecommute. For detailed information on some of the College's employee benefits, visit the College's Human Resources/Benefits website.
Position is subject to a New York State Department of Civil Service Agency Reduction Transfer List clearance in accordance with NYS laws, rules, and regulations. Nondiscrimination Policy - Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. To view the entire policy, please visit the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website.
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University's current campus security policies. Purchase College's Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.
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