Academic Advice, College Level Faculty, Community Programs, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Event Management, Higher Education, Internet Application, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional License, Project/Program Coordination, Scholarship, Seminars, Social Work, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Student Services, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Word Processing
Academic Advisor Computer Science CSE - Job Number 2600266
Submission for the Position
Submission for the position Academic Advisor Computer Science CSE - Job Number 2600266
Required Qualifications
As evidenced by an attached resume, the following qualifications are required:
- Bachelors Degree, foreign equivalent, or higher
- One year of full-time experience in an academic advising, counseling, or student services setting at the college or university level, working with students
- Highly proficient professional experience in word processing, spreadsheet management, electronic messaging, and internet applications
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred:
- Masters Degree, foreign equivalent, or higher in higher education, student affairs, social work, counseling, or related discipline
- Experience in academic advising, working with undergraduates
- Experience working with an engineering student population and/or knowledge of engineering disciplines
- Experience coordinating programs and/or events
- Experience planning or participating in new student orientation
Brief Description of Duties
The Undergraduate Student Office (USO) in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) supports approximately 3900 undergraduate students in professional degree-granting programs. Staff in the USO are trained in the nuances and specialized knowledge needed to advise students in these programs.
Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for providing continuous, comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate CEAS students with a focus on one of the Departments within the CEAS from matriculation to graduation. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational skills with an exceptional attention to detail.
Advising
- Provide high-quality, proactive academic advising to undergraduates in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, approximately 3900 students, adhering to local policies and procedures but also to the specialized and complex New York State laws that govern professional licensing programs.
- Develop advising strategies, outreach, tracking, and retention efforts toward College-institutional goals.
- Evaluate student records, degree audits, each semester, and utilize data and analytics to identify areas for intervention.
- Update advising materials, i.e., requirement checklists, departmental websites, etc.
- Assist in the evaluation of applications for majors, minors, and specializations.
Program Coordination
- Assist with reviewing and processing applications for the CS Honors and Accelerated BS/MS program.
- In collaboration with CSE Undergraduate Program Coordinator, closely monitor course enrollment and provide recommendations to resolve scheduling and enrollment issues.
- Review, recommend, and provide support in selecting scholarship recipients for departmental-specific scholarships.
Orientation
- Participate in transfer and freshman new student orientations.
- Provide course recommendations for and conduct advising at orientation.
- Process transfer course and credit evaluations.
CEAS Strategic Initiatives
- Develop and implement tutorials, how-to guides, and communications to ensure students are familiar with campus and departmental deadlines, policies, and procedures, and requirements.
New Student Seminar Instruction
- Provide instruction in the engineering section of new student seminars each term.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate an Academic Peer Advisor who will serve as a teaching assistant.
CEAS and University-wide Initiatives
- Plan and execute CSE departmental events specific to the Computer Science Honors Program and BS/MS that promotes a sense of community within the programs.
- Participate in CEAS convocation, Engineering Ball, Hall of Fame, and other college events.
- Participate in major/minor events and other campus advising events.
- Initiate plans and execute College-wide events, including Opening Week and other College traditions.
Special Notes
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. In addition to the employees base salary, this position is eligible for 4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Evening and weekend work will be required at times.
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
How to Apply
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.