Associate Director of Academic Advisement

Job Description:

SUNY Oneonta invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Academic Advisement. This is an exciting opportunity for a student-centered professional to contribute to institutional priorities related to student success, retention, and timely degree completion.

The Associate Director holds a leadership role responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of undergraduate advising efforts. The position contributes to institutional initiatives that strengthen advising effectiveness, collaborates with faculty and campus partners on advising-related priorities, and supports strategies that enhance student progress toward academic goals.

The Academic Advisement Center at SUNY Oneonta provides timely and accurate academic guidance to undergraduate students from acceptance through graduation. The Center collaborates with faculty and staff to support academic planning and promote student success, retention, and timely degree completion in alignment with the university's mission and core values.

To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/about/university-offices/academic-advisement-center.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing leadership and day-to-day oversight of academic advisement operations.
• Collaborating with campus partners to support diverse student populations, including transfer and first-year students.
• Supervising and mentoring professional and/or support staff.
• Coordinating advising initiatives aligned with institutional goals, including retention and completion efforts.
• Developing and delivering training for faculty and staff on advising best practices.
• Supporting onboarding processes for new students, including orientation and first-semester course planning.
• Representing Academic Advisement on select university committees.
• Utilizing advising technologies (e.g., degree audit systems and student success platforms) to guide and monitor student progress.
• Analyzing Advising data to inform continuous improvement and assessment efforts.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of academic advisement policies and procedures.

Salary: $64,474 - $68,000 commensurate with experience. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field.
• Experience in academic advisement or student support services within higher education.
• Experience with student information systems and advising technologies.

Additional Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of experience at the assistant director level or higher.
• Knowledge of student development theory and advising best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Familiarity with degree planning and audit tools (e.g., DegreeWorks).
• Experience supporting initiatives related to student retention, persistence, and completion.
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=199354. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required).

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.