Academic Advisor

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for eight consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

SUNY Old Westbury invites applications for up to four openings for the position of Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor plays a critical role in promoting student success by providing comprehensive academic advising, supporting degree progression, and connecting students with campus resources. The advisor works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure students achieve their academic and professional goals.

The ideal candidate is passionate about student development and brings experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional student populations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide holistic academic advising to upper-level undergraduate students, including course selection, degree planning, and academic policy interpretation
• Monitor student progress toward degree completion and assist with academic success strategies
• Support students in understanding general education, major, and graduation requirements
• Conduct individual advising appointments and group workshops, and participate in orientation sessions
• Identify at-risk students and proactively connect them with appropriate campus resources
• Maintain accurate advising records using institutional systems
• Collaborate with faculty and campus offices to enhance student retention and persistence
• Participate in relevant campus events as needed
• Supervise student workers
• Provide support for career and personal development, and
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate evening and occasional weekend commitments.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated 2-3 years of experience in academic advising, student services, higher education, or related field.
• Knowledge of best practices in advising.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Proficiency with student information systems and standard office technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Experience working at a public higher education institution.
• Familiarity with SUNY policies and degree auditing systems.
• Experience supporting first-generation, transfer, or underrepresented students.

Additional Information:

Salary range: $57,151.00 - $63,000.00 commensurate with education and experience (plus location pay $4,000.00)

Comprehensive benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf

Position Type: Professional

Official Budget Title: Academic Advisor

Campus Title: Academic Advisor

Department: School of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, School of Business - Dean's Office

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: SL-3

FLSA Status: Exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

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.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online:

• letter of application,
• curriculum vitae,
• contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references and,
• a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: open until filled

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.