"Academic Advisor - 179281"

Category:ProfessionalSubscribe: Department:Academic Planning Center/Student SuccessLocations:Old Westbury, NYPosted:Jul 29, 2024Closes:Aug 28, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDTType:Full-timePosition ID:179281

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for six consecutive years. 

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

The Academic Planning Center (APC) shares responsibility with students for developing educational and career goals. Advisors help students choose a major that is compatible with their personal and professional aspirations. The APC works with students to develop a clear plan to complete their college and liberal education requirements and form a foundation for their undergraduate degree. Advisors assist students as they transition into their major department. 

Reporting to the Assistant Provost, the Academic Advisor will:

• Provide academic advisement to lower-division students or undecided majors.
• Handle a caseload or specialized student cohort.
• Maintain accurate advisement records. 
• Engage in outreach to high-need students.
• Provide workshops that support major, career and personal development.
• Provide workshops on degree-planning and student platforms.
• Attend Campus Open House and other campus events to represent the APC.
• Select, train and supervise student workers (i.e., Peer Advisors, Mentors, and Work-Study students).
• Work closely with the Sophomore Experience Program, Orientation Office, Transfer Services Office, and Career Planning and Development.
• Liaison with select departments in the School of Arts and Sciences.
• Participate on campus committees as directed.

Advising sessions include but are not limited to: assisting with course selections, discussion for major options, explanation of requirements, planning to degree completion, instruction on use the online tools and student platforms, coaching for time management/study skills, and referral to campus resources. 

The Academic Advisor must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekend hours. 

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master's degree.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in academic advising or a related area in higher education. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong presentation skills. 
• Proficient in MS Suite.
• Experience with higher education student databases/systems.
• Experience working with a culturally diverse student population. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience advising transfer students.
• Experience in hiring and supervising student aides. 
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, EAB Navigate.

Additional Information:

Salary range:  $55,151.00 - $60,000.00 (plus location pay $3,400.00)

Comprehensive Benefits:  https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-June-2024.pdf

Position Type: Professional

Official Budget Title: Academic Advisor

Campus Title: Academic Advisor

Department: Academic Planning Center/Student Success

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: SL-3

FLSA Status: Exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. 

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com:

1. cover letter,
2. resume/CV,
3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
4. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: August 28, 2024

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.