Part-Time Academic Advisor - SUNY Schenectady County Community College

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking two part-time Academic Advisors. The Academic Advisor is a member of the Academic Affairs Division and reports directly to the Director of Academic Advisement and Retention in a 12-month, part-time capacity. The Academic Advisor will be assigned a caseload of students who they will provide comprehensive and proactive advisement throughout the academic year. The Academic Advisor ensures that their assigned caseload receives guidance during the semester regarding curriculum planning and will also utilize Degree Works and Starfish to provide any needed intervention. The Academic Advisor assists all students in academic planning related to the students' abilities and chosen major. The advisor also conveys and interprets SUNY Schenectady's rules and regulations, academic prerequisites, programs, majors and courses of study. The advisor assists students to define and develop realistic educational, career and transfer plans. To do so, the Academic Advisor provides curriculum planning for students to include registration of summer/winter coursework (if appropriate) to ensure each student has an up-to-date academic plan through graduation. The Academic Advisor plays an integral part in the College's efforts towards student success, retention and graduation. The Academic Advisor will advocate for student educational achievement to the highest attainable standard, support student goals, and uphold the educational mission of the college. The advisor will proactively contact and be available for student advisees on a regular basis. The advisor serves as a member of student success teams, which includes Success Coaches and Mentors, to ensure engagement, advocacy, and support of SUNY Schenectady students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist current and prospective students regarding academic planning, program and course selection and scheduling Advise students on academic, career, transfer and personal issues; if needed, refer students to counseling services Identify the educational and career options available to each student and assist with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications Become knowledgeable of SUNY seamless transfer pathways and articulation agreements Provide transfer advisement and facilitate transfer workshops Identify options for students to satisfy degree requirements; evaluates and makes recommendations while assisting students in completion Monitor academic progress of students; collaborate with Success Team members to address concerns of academic risk Become knowledgeable about college policies and procedures and requirements Assist in recruitment of potential students by advising them of general academic requirements of a specific college; describe courses; disseminate information regarding registration procedures Utilize and manage technology including but not limited to Banner, Degree Works, and Starfish Utilize Starfish to assist with caseload management, including providing student outreach based on tracking items and success plans Keep abreast of current issues and trends in higher education to provide excellent student service through articulation and implementation of a student-centered philosophy Recognize and respect students' diverse backgrounds and possess strong interpersonal communication skills Participate in prospective student and first year programs including Orientation, First Year Seminar and recruitment initiatives All other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising and Retention

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher One year of professional experience, or the equivalent, in secondary or post-secondary education Experience working with various standard computer software programs (i.e. Excel, Banner, Access and WORD)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher Experience working in a community college setting and prior academic and transfer advising

Special Information:

We are looking to hire two candidates for this role VISA sponsorship is not available for this position Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official College transcripts.

Additional Information:

Salary: $17.17 per hour

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) ###-#### or [email protected] .

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

Cover letter Resume Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application References

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here .

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.