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Budget Title: Academic Advisor (SL-3)

Salary: $55,151 - $60,000

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing & Health Sciences, located at the newly renovated, state-of-the art health sciences campus in Johnson City, New York, is hiring two academic advisors to join the Division of Advising & Academic Excellence. Decker academic advisors work collaboratively with faculty and campus resources to help students transition to college, succeed academically and personally at Binghamton University, and progress to graduation in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities include:

+ Advising prospective, newly admitted, and current undergraduate and graduate students on academic and career goals.

+ Developing and improving personalized outreach plans for each advisee on assigned caseload.

+ Referring students to available on and off-campus support services, supplemental programs, and opportunities.

+ Participating in outreach activities to help students gain knowledge about university resources, policies, and procedures.

+ Developing, planning, and participating in recruitment and yield events, including but not limited to tabling opportunities, open houses, and new student orientations (some travel required).

+ Serving on committees as assigned.

+ Maintaining thorough knowledge of degree requirements for current programs, including the University's General Education requirements and their application to each current and prospective student.

+ Effectively communicating with program/founding directors, faculty, staff, students, and other campus partners to enhance the advisement process.

+ Providing support and general guidance to student staff.

+ Providing application review and support.

+ Assisting with the management of shared email accounts and drives.

+ Contributing to maintaining the accuracy of advising and academic information (electronic and print).

+ Managing transfer course equivalencies, evaluations, and articulations.

+ Reading and sharing publications with advising staff to maintain knowledge about the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development.

+ Monitoring early alert flags and working more closely with students who need additional support as a result.

+ Serve as a liaison as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours, as needed.

+ Valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in New York State.

+ Proactive and organized.

+ Ability to work independently and as a team member in a dynamic environment.

+ Effective and professional communication skills, both orally and in writing, to interact with students, faculty, staff and visitors.

+ Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, students' diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and developmental needs.

+ Knowledge of the role of academic advising in enhancing student learning, development, and outcomes.

Job Requirements:

+ Master's degree in a field relevant to academic advising or healthcare (such as Student Affairs Administration, Counseling, Education, etc.)

+ Experience with public speaking and presentations

+ Experience working with confidential information

Preferred:

+ Academic advising experience

+ Experience supporting online or graduate students

+ Experience with Google Suite, DegreeWorks, Slate, SAS, Qualtrics, Advise, TimeTap, Banner, and/or similar business systems

+ Experience in survey development, distribution, and analysis

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here (https://www.binghamton.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html) .

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: [email protected] or 607-777-3660.