Guided by our mission that SUNY Oneonta is a place where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully, the Academic Advisement Office invites applications for a professional Academic Advisor.  This position works in a fast-paced office as part of an intentional advising model with both faculty and professional advisors working cooperatively to help students define and attain their academic and personal goals.  Additionally, we enhance outreach and provide support to all students through general advisement, and specifically, with populations who may benefit from targeted advisement support including financial aid degree applicability, academic performance, and/or academic program exploration.  

To learn more about the University and the department please visit: https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/academic-advisement  

Duties include but not limited to:   

• Utilizing DegreeWorks and related tools to assist students with course selection and planning for enriching academic opportunities (internship, study abroad, research, etc.) 
• Assisting students with major and curriculum program options and career exploration  
• Assisting students with understanding Degree Applicable Credit for financial aid  
• Working with current and incoming students with pre- and post-transfer credit 
• Connecting students to appropriate resource offices 
• Working with undecided and/or probationary students 
• Creating preset schedules for incoming students 
• Participating in Orientation activities, including but not limited to presenting to incoming students and assisting with schedule adjustments 
• Outreach and programming, to include occasional evening and/or weekend events 
• Assisting students with understanding college academic policies and procedures 
• Supporting the University at campus wide events as needed 

Salary: $55,151. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.  

Minimum qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree 
• Minimum of one year professional or two years paraprofessional experience in a college student service area 
• Experience with student data software 
• Demonstrated effective written communication skills and presentation skills 
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings. 

Preferred:   

• Master's degree 
• Direct college level academic advising experience 
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid rules 
• Experience with Ellucian's Banner student information system 
• Evidence of successful collaborations with other college offices 
• Demonstrated ability to work with students for positive outcomes 
• Experience with DegreeWorks 
• Demonstrated record of being highly motivated and self-directed  
• Bilingual 
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations. 

About SUNY Oneonta

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 indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special. For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no Sta...te 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 college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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