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Academic Advisor, Upo Academic Advisement

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 7, 2023

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Title
Academic Advisor, Upo Academic Advisement

Classification Title
Academic Advisor

Department
Upo Academic Advisement

Posting Number
P230215

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/43094

Employer
State

Position Type

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL3

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Undergraduate Program and Services Office ( UPO ) of the University at Buffalo School of Management seeks a student-focused, goal-orientated Academic Advisor to provide academic advising services for our diverse population of undergraduate students.

As an academic advisor, you will deliver individualized academic advising, facilitate orientation activities and assist in other engagement programming. Specializing in advisement of undergraduate students, this position will collaborate with the team of advisors in the Undergraduate Programs Office focusing on helping students successfully transition from high school to college and progress from admission to degree conferral. Each advisor has an assigned caseload of approximately 400 students.

This role requires collaboration with the advising team and many departments within the school and university. Academic advisors must have a genuine desire to to provide outstanding service to our students by:
  • supporting students academic goals.
  • helping students overcome challenges.
  • assisting students to strive towards timely completion of their degree.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience in higher education or specifically in academic advising.
  • Experience working with college students in a diverse and high volume environment.
  • Exceptional advising skills including communication, problem solving, attention to detail and a service-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to multitask, adapt and pivot.
  • Superior interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and excellent oral and written communication.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint a must with ability to learn new systems and software.
  • Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
  • Strong understanding of and experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including international students.
  • Experience interpreting and applying academic policies.
  • Knowledge of HUB, SIRI, Access and Navigate.
Physical Demands

Salary Range
Competitive

Additional Salary Information

Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

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Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Michelle Zglinicki

Contact's Pronouns
She/her

Contact's Title
HR Staff Specialist

Contact's Email
shelly@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-8187

Posting Dates

Posted
06/06/2023

Deadline for Internal Applicants
06/20/2023

Deadline for External Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
07/10/2023

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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Company

University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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