Academic Advisor, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 6, 2024
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Academic Advisor (SL-3)
Salary: $53,151 - $57,000
Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing & Health Sciences, located at the newly renovated, state-of-the art health sciences campus in Johnson City, New York, is hiring an academic advisor to join the Division of Advising & Academic Excellence. Decker academic advisors work collaboratively with faculty and campus resources to help students transition to college, succeed academically and personally at Binghamton University, and progress to graduation in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities include:
- Advising prospective, newly admitted, and current undergraduate and graduate students on academic and career goals
- Referring students to available on and off-campus support services
- Educating students about supplemental programs and opportunities
- Participating in outreach activities to help students gain knowledge about university resources, policies and procedures
- Developing, planning and participating in new student orientation and recruitment events
- Serving on committees as assigned
- Maintaining thorough knowledge of degree requirements for current programs, including the University's General Education requirements and their application to each current and prospective nursing student
- Effectively communicating with faculty, staff, students and other departments to enhance the advisement process
- Providing support and general guidance to student organizations; student organization leadership; and student staff
- Complete and communicate transfer course equivalencies, evaluations, exceptions, and articulations quickly and efficiently
- Providing application review and support
- Assisting with the management of the shared email accounts
- Assisting with the management of faculty advising
- Contributing to the maintenance of advising and academic information (electronic and print)
- Managing transfer course equivalencies, evaluations, and articulations
- Reading and sharing publications with advising staff to maintain knowledge about the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development
- Monitoring early alert flags and work with at risk students as identified
- Serve as a liaison to EOP staff and students
- Assist in managing funding opportunities for students
Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Master's Degree in Student Affairs Administration, Counseling, Education or field related to academic advising or healthcare
- Demonstrated understanding of the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development
- Ability to effectively, professionally and tactfully interact and communicate, both orally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff and visitors
- Superior public speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Understanding of and sensitive to diverse socioeconomic, cultural and developmental needs
- Academic advising experience
- Experience supporting online or graduate students
- Mastery of G Suite by Google, DegreeWorks, Slate, SAS and Banner or similar business systems
- Experience in survey development, distribution, and analysis
Additional Information:
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.
For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=175406
Deadline for Internal Applicants: May 17, 2024
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
