"ASAP/ACE Academic Advisor / SL-2"

TITLE:

ASAP/ACE Academic Advisor / SL-2

DEPARTMENT:

ASAP|ACE

SALARY RANGE:

$26/hour - $30/hour

Description of Duties

The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Canton seeks to hire an Academic Advisor to join the ACE/ASAP Replication team on our campus. ACE/ASAP is designed to increase timely graduation rates by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ACE/ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, small class size, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career readiness skills. Financial incentives include tuition waivers, yearly textbook assistance, and living stipends for students.

Responsibilities

• Delivers comprehensive advisement support to an assigned group of students through degree completion.
• Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services.
• Conduct regular outreach to faculty and other college staff as needed to support student success.
• Maintain accurate tracking of data and notes for assigned students, recommending appropriate referrals to students.
• May conduct or support the delivery of student seminars on issues of importance to students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of direct student experience, or a master’s degree in a related field (education, psychology, etc.).
• Strong understanding of the needs of first-time and transfer students.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other campus professionals.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Ability to track and enter student data accurately.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and an aptitude to learn new systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Priority will be given to applicants who are willing to work some regular evening hours (between 3pm and 8pm).

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal background check.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications

Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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SUNY Canton does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or age in its education programs, services, and activities, including employment policies and practices.