Job Summary/Basic Function: The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Canton seeks to hire an Academic Advisor for the Office of Advising and First Year Programs. This is a dynamic office that serves all SUNY Canton students, including online students and SUNY Reconnect students. Advisors in this office are responsible for providing appreciative, holistic advising that supports students’ development and academic planning.
Salary: $60,245 - $63,245
Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the job:
The primary duties of this role are to:
- Provide comprehensive, student-centered academic advising that supports students in developing and pursuing educational plans aligned with their strengths, interests, and career aspirations.
- Interpret and communicate institutional academic policies, degree requirements, and curricular opportunities to help students make informed decisions about their academic progress.
- Proactively identify, outreach to, and support students during key academic transitions (e.g., beginning college for the first time or resuming education in adulthood) and/or periods of challenge, providing timely interventions, referrals, and individualized guidance to promote persistence, academic success, and overall well-being.
- Partner with faculty, academic departments, and academic schools to promote effective, consistent, and collaborative advising practices across the institution.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records, advising notes, and related data in accordance with institutional policies and best practices.
- Represent the advising office at admissions, orientation, recruitment, and other events designed to engage newly admitted, prospective, and current students.
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, presentations, and educational programs on topics of importance to students, faculty, and staff.
- Serve on college committees and working groups to advance institutional priorities and enhance the overall student experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of direct student experience, or a master’s degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs of first-time, transfer, online, and non-traditional students.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other campus professionals.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to track and enter student data accurately.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft 365 programs, and an aptitude to learn new systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
Before 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.
Persons interested in the above position should apply online at https://employment.canton.edu/postings/search
SUNY Canton, a unit of the State University of New York, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
The college is located in Canton, a village in the St. Lawrence River valley of northern New York. Located 20 miles from the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack Park, and 70 miles from the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canton holds excellent opportunities for the outdoor cultural enthusiast. SUNY Canton is a member of the Associated Colleges, a consortium of four colleges.