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Senior Academic Advisor

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 27, 2021

Job Details

Position Summary

The Office of Undergraduate Education in the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences ( SEAS ) seeks a student-focused senior academic advisor to provide academic advising support to our School’s diverse population of undergraduate students. As a senior academic advisor, you will participate in many activities associated with the academic advisement of undergraduate engineering and computer science students in the University at Buffalo, including recruitment and admissions duties, orientation and other wrap around programming, and academic reviews necessary to support financial aid processing and degree conferral. As a member of our advising team, you will have an assigned caseload, and you will collaborate with other academic advisors, faculty, and staff throughout the University to provide academic advisement support to our students.

In addition, each academic advisor in the SEAS Office of Undergraduate Education has their own area of responsibility where they devote approximately 20% of their professional obligation. Your particular responsibilities will be to coordinate SEAS orientation programs for all of our undergraduate students and to coordinate recruitment, admission, retention, and advisement services for students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering and computer science.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Provide academic advisement to empower SEAS students to be active, responsible learners who will set goals, develop plans, learn to overcome difficulty, and take full advantage of the many opportunities the university provides in the areas of academics, research, and community and global engagement in the timely attainment of their degree, in support of SEAS and UB Goals.
  • Ensure that student academic records accurately reflect their progress in completing requirements by processing Academic Advisement Report ( AAR ) exceptions or appropriate forms as necessary. Utilize this expertise to complete academic reviews for degree audit and financial aid, and to inform advising practices.
  • Assist with the recruitment, admission, retention, and success of all students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Coordinate related services for students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering and computer science including, but not limited to women, first generation, low income, and racially minoritized students.
  • Coordinate SEAS undergraduate orientation programs. Work with colleagues to establish programming to support student development and enrollment processes throughout the final stages of the enrollment funnel and the beginning of students’ UB academic careers. Incorporate online technologies as tools to support pre/post-orientation activities to enhance the educational experience.
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 UB
The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the University at Buffalo will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree required.
  • One year of professional work experience in a higher education setting.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint a must, with ability to learn new systems and software.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Three to five years of experience in an undergraduate academic advising (or other support program); demonstrated experience in teaching, student life or recruitment activities.
  • Strong understanding of and experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Experience using PeopleSoft systems, Navigate, and InfoSource.

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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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