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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 ACE Academic Advisor

Budget Title Academic Advisor

Rank SL-3

Line Number TBD

Salary Range 55,151

FTE Full-Time

Negotiating Unit UUP

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

https://suny.buffalostate.edu/ace

Brief Job Description

Advancing Completion through Engagement ( ACE ) is a baccalaureate completion program based on the principles of the successful CUNY Accelerated Study in Associate Programs ( ASAP ). ACE is designed to increase timely graduation rates by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ACE program features include a consolidated block schedule, small class size, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook assistance, and enrollment incentives such as gas cards etc. The ACE Advisor is a member of an integrated college team providing individual academic and personal support to an assigned group of community college students as they progress through the program. This postion will provide academic advising support for the ACE Program to undergraduate, first-year students by aiding them in academic planning and advisement, registration, course selection and major requirements. 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 Completion Coaches to manage follow-up and case resolution, ensuring students are provided with robust academic and co-curricular experiences to support ongoing engagement and success. This is an in-person position on the SUNY Buffalo State campus.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree and progressive academic advisement experience.

+ Strong understanding of the needs of freshmen and transfer college students;

+ Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

+ Demonstrated ability to work well with faculty and administrators;

+ Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed;

+ Strong organization, project management and facilitation skills;

+ Ability to enter, monitor and interpret student data accurately;

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills;

+ Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Access); and aptitude to learn new systems as needed

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree in in a relevant discipline and demonstrated academic advisement experience.

+ Experience using Navigate360 or similar student success platform

+ Experience using Banner or similar student information system.

Anticipated Date of Hire 05/21/2025

Priority Review Date

Application Deadline Date 05/04/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Contact Person

Jude Jayatilleke

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Fax

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7846

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 Jamie Warnes 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 (https://goer.ny.gov/executive-order-161-1) , 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 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/194-A) .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ Buffalo State website

+ Buffalo News

+ Buffalo Rocket

+ Challenger

+ Chronicle of Higher Education

+ HigherEdJobs

+ Panorama Hispano News

+ Employee Referral

+ Other

+ * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

+ I agree to comply with the college's policy.

+ I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume / Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents