Academic Advisor, School of Management

June 28, 2023
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Job Description

Ref. No.: 00189

Position ID: 163815

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.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job – it is about
having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton’s collegial and
inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to
our success.

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:  Commensurate with experience

The School of Management (SOM) at Binghamton
University, State University of New York seeks a full-time academic advisor to provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate students. This
position will entail 50% undergraduate advising responsibilities and 50% graduate responsibilities.

Core responsibilities of a
successful candidate will include:

Shared Duties

  • Team-advise approximately 2000 undergraduate and
    graduate students in SOM
  • Provide one-on-one advising
  • Track student degree progress
  • Orient new students to the
    university, the School of Management, and student curriculum
  • Assist with student recruitment events
  • Assist with preparation
    of special SOM events, such as SOM commencement ceremonies
  • Assist in writing, editing, and maintaining advising
    publications
  • Register continuing students using Banner
  • Use SAS to run reports as needed
  • Award SOM Alumni funded
    scholarships and awards

Undergraduate Duties

  • Evaluate transcripts of admitted students for
    equivalence to Binghamton University coursework
  • Participate and contribute to the preparation of various reports, publications, and
    studies
  • Meet with prospective students/Intra-university Transfer Students

Graduate Duties

  • Monitor and advise students on academic probation
  • Coordinate Graduate Management Student Association (GMA)
  • Serve on
    Graduate Admissions Committee/assist in making admissions decisions

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not
available for this position

  • Bachelor’s degree in an area related to advising
  • Minimum of one year of experience in
    academic advising or a related field
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills
  • Must be able to work collaboratively and
    effectively with other SOM staff, SOM administrators, and students
  • Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple
    tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work weekends and evening hours on occasion

Preferred:

  • Master’s
    Degree
  • Prior experience in higher education advising

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.

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

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed “To the Search
Committee.”

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

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