Location: Farmingdale,NY, USA
Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Oct 18 2024 Job Description:
Farmingdale State College seeks to hire a full-time Academic Advisor that will advise and serve Farmingdale students as
a professional staff member in the College's Academic Advisement and Information Center (AAIC). Working with seven
other Academic Advisors, as well as with the Administrative Office Manager and the Receptionist in the AAIC, and
collaborating with administrators, faculty, staff, and offices across the College, the advisor will serve FSC students by:
+ Advising and registering incoming first-year students; as well as more advanced students in selected majors.
+ Meeting with students given early warning, academic warning, and probation notices and orchestrating follow-up.
+ Providing information, resources, and referrals on broad academic matters and special opportunities to all FSC students.
+ Providing support during recruitment events such as Open House, Admitted Student Days, Summer Orientation and extended registration dates.
+ Conducting workshops and preparing advisement materials and handbooks.
+ Assisting faculty advisors, instructing them on the use of updated Banner modules, Degree Works, and CRM Advise information systems for purposes of student advisement, tracking and degree audit.
+ Sustaining partnerships with other individuals and offices (faculty, tutoring, disabilities services, financial aid, student affairs, athletics, veteran affairs, etc.) to assure that students receive appropriate guidance and support.
+ Providing critical care to certain vulnerable student populations through specialized programs.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
+ Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
+ Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
+ Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor's Degree in an academic discipline or related field (e.g., counseling, social work)
+ Knowledge of skills for academic success such as study habits, time management and overcoming test anxiety.
+ Ability to advise college students individually, assessing needs and offering guidance.
+ Ability to work with individuals and offices that serve students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Experience serving as an academic advisor or counselor in Higher Education.
+ Familiarity with Banner and Degree Works.
+ Excellent record keeping skills (using computer systems).
Additional Information:
This is a full-time UUP position.
+ For the first 10 working days, beginning Friday, October 18, 2024, and ending Thursday, October 31, 2024, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
+ CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Saturday, November 16, 2024.
+ SALARY: $55,151 + $3,400 in downstate location pay = $58,551 Total Compensation.
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.
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