Academic Advisor, School of Management

Ref. No.: 00189

Position ID: 163815

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Binghamton
University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly
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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and
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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.

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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.”

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For information on the Dual Career Program,
please visit:

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html