Academic Advisor

Buffalo State College, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

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About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional Professional
Department Student Success and Retention
Local Title Transfer Academic Advisor
Budget Title Academic Advisor
Rank SL-3
Line Number 20860
Salary Range $53,151
FTE Full-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
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Brief Job Description
Internal applications are being accepted for the following position on campus. This is an internal job posting open to employees of Buffalo State University who are currently paid from any state-appropriated-funds payroll.
Provide direct transitional academic advising support to undergraduate, transfer students from SUNY Erie by aiding them in academic planning and advisement, registration, course selection and major requirements that support the SUNY seamless transfer initiative. This individual will determine student’s eligibility in each major and be responsible for responding to early alerts and helping students develop problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles to academic success. They will work collaboratively with various support services across campus to manage follow-up and case resolution, ensuring students are provided with robust academic and co-curricular experiences to support ongoing engagement and success. The incumbent will also work closely with the Academic Standards office to transition students placed on academic probation or dismissal to SUNY Erie as part of the seamless transfer program. This will include regular visits to each of the three SUNY Erie campuses to assist with pre-enrollment advisement.
Essential Responsibilities
60% academic advisement
25% Working with the SUNY Erie liaison to support student enrollment between the institutions.
5% participation in coordinated outreach initiatives and special projects designed to promote the retention and persistence-to-degree of students at Buffalo State University
Secondary Responsibilities
5% record-keeping and other administrative tasks
5% Participation in orientation activities and collaborating with other offices on initiatives linked to student success
Skills and Abilities
Experience working with students with disabilities, first-generation college students, nontraditional students, and/or international students. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to develop a thorough understanding of general education and programmatic requirements, college policies, and campus resources/services. Detailed familiarity with Buffalo State data management systems (e.g., Banner, Banner Admin pages, Starfish, and Degree Works).
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
Experience working in a higher education setting with undergraduates in an academic advising or student success capacity.
Demonstrated experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Experience working with students with disabilities, first-generation college students, nontraditional students, and/or international students.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop a thorough understanding of general education and programmatic requirements, college policies, and campus resources/services.
Detailed familiarity with Buffalo State data management systems (e.g., Banner, Banner Admin pages, Starfish, and Degree Works).
Preferred Qualifications
Professional work experience as an academic advisor in higher education.
Anticipated Date of Hire 04/15/2024
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date 03/21/2024
Open Until Filled No
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7418
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening .
Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu . The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] . Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a .

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