SUNY Morrisville seeks candidates for a full-time, 12-month Academic Advisor at the Norwich Campus.

• Act as the primary academic advisor for first-time/freshman students in course selection and registration
• Be knowledgeable and current with financial aid policies in regards to course registration and satisfactory progress in degree programs
• Advise students in workforce development programs.Collaborate with faculty and deans in designing semester schedules that allows for degree progress and completion with these partnerships.Assist with intake sessions at industry locations.
• Coordinate with admissions and financial aid to support registration related events
• Work with faculty in using retention related software for use with early alert programs
• Attend student recruitment events as necessary
• Engage in outreach to students on a consistent basis in regards to academic and registration dates and deadlines
• Collaborate with staff, faculty and student groups with designing and implementing campus programming

• Bachelor's degree
• Three to five years of experience in higher education, post-secondary instruction, academic counseling or student affairs
• Excellent communication skills including strong public speaking skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with college personnel and outside organizations
• Strong organization skills to facilitate progression of multiple cohorts through certificate and degree completion
• Flexible schedule to include occasional evening and weekend hours
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student populations, including first-generation college students and students from low-income backgrounds
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills
• Work independently in a fast paced environment

SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means.  We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA

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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

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