The Office of Admissions at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the newly created position of Transfer Advisor. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, committed to serving students and their families and play a crucial role in assisting students in their transition to SUNY Oneonta.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment, expectations include but are not limited to guiding students through the transfer process, providing comprehensive support and engagement, and working to promote and enroll these students. This position will be hybrid requiring travel to partner community colleges and SUNY Oneonta. We value inclusivity and are committed to the recruitment and enrollment of a diverse student body. This is a 12 month, full-time, one-year grant funded position with opportunity for renewal. To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/admissions.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing prospective students personalized advising and academic planning
• Providing transfer credit evaluation
• Assisting student through the application and enrollment process
• Data management
• Application review
• Establishing and fostering relationships with community college faculty, staff, and students
• Small and large group presentations
• Managing multiple projects successfully as needed in a time sensitive environment
• Working some evenings and/or weekends; weekly travel to partner community colleges

Salary: $53,151 - $56,000 commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits/.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of one year professional or two years paraprofessional experience in a university student service area
• Demonstrated effective written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel and work some evenings and weekends
• Computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Previous experience in academic advisement, admissions, or related area within higher education
• Demonstrated record of being highly motivated and self-directed
• Experience working with DegreeWorks, Ellucian Banner and/or Slate
• Spanish proficiency
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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 NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

"At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.