Location: Fredonia, NY Category: Professional Staff Posted On: Tue Oct 31 2023 Job Description:
The State University of New York at Fredonia is hiring an Advisor support to the new ACE (Accelerate, Complete, and Engage) program on our campus. 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. The program will launch in Spring 2024 across 25 SUNY campuses.
Reporting to the ACE Program Director, 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.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
Delivers comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion;
Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services;
Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other college staff as needed to support student success;
Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs;
Supports annual recruitment of new students into the program;
Organizes periodic special events and programs for students, faculty and staff;
May conduct or support delivery of student seminars on issues of importance to students;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Contribute to curriculum development and refinement;
Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
Knowledge, Ability, Skills
Strong understanding of the academic, financial, and wellness needs of freshmen and transfer college students;
Strong organization, project management and facilitation skills;
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed;
Aptitude to learn new software systems, as needed.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university;
Significant academic advisement experience;
Minimum of two years experience working with high school or college student populations in an academic setting;
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and external stakeholders;
Ability to enter, monitor and interpret student data accurately;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Google Suite;
Experience with instructional technology;
Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or relevant discipline from an accredited university;
Experience working with underserved student populations;
Experience using SIS systems such as Banner and Early Alert systems such as Starfish.
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Additional Information:
This is a UUP-represented, full-time, temporary position with an anticipated start date of 12/01/2023. The salary range for this position is $53,151 - $55,000, commensurate with experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
SUNY Fredonia is an equal opportunity employer and all decisions, with respect to every dimension of employment, are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders. Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants. An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
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.