TRIO-Student Support Services Counselor

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:

Job Description:

The TRIO Student Support Services office (TRIO-SSS) is a federally funded program that boosts the performance and helps discover the potential of motivated students and provide additional educational support and guidance. TRIO-SSS Counselors help students choose a major that is compatible with their personal and professional aspirations. The TRIO-SSS Counselor works with students to develop a clear plan to complete their college and liberal education requirements and form a foundation for their undergraduate degree. Counselors assist students as they transition into their major department. The TRIO-SSS Counselor provides students with the skill sets to be academically and socially successful.

Reporting to the Director, the TRIO-SSS Counselor will:

• Provide academic advisement to first and second-year TRIO-SSS students.
• Maintain accurate advisement records.
• TRIO counselors provide proactive intervention and support for all TRIO-SSS participants.
• Recruit eligible students into the program and conduct interviews to verify program eligibility.
• Implement Early Alert Campaigns.
• Advocate for students who need additional support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project services under the direction of the TRIO-SSS Director in collaboration with other SSS staff members.
• Provide workshops that support academic success, navigation of the college, social skills, financial aid, financial literacy, and graduate and career development.
• Plan community service activities to foster community engagement.
• Attend Campus Open House and other campus events to represent TRIO-SSS.
• Work closely with the First-Year Advisement, Student Success Center, Transfer Services Office, Services for Students with Disabilities, Career Planning and Development, Tutoring Center, Enrollment Services, Orientation Office, School of Education, and School of Business.
• Support the TRIO program objectives of increased retention and graduation for SSS participants.
• Participate in campus committees as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the TRIO-SSS director.

Advising sessions include but are not limited to assistance with course selections, discussion of major options, explanation of requirements, planning to completion, graduate school planning, instruction on using online tools and student platforms, coaching for time management/study skills, and referrals to campus resources.

This position is located on the campus of the State University of New York at Old Westbury. Employment, payroll and benefits are through and subject to the Research Foundation for SUNY policies and procedures. The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private educational corporation. This is a grant funded position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in higher education, academic advising, and /or teaching experience.
• Knowledge of career services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Suite.
• Experience with higher education student databases/systems.
• Experience working with a culturally diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education or counseling related preferred.
• Experience advising transfer students.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, EAB Navigate.

The TRIO-SSS Counselor must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekend hours.

Additional Information:

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential administrative services that enable SUNY faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including medicine, engineering, physical sciences, energy, computer science, and social sciences. The RF works with the academic and business leadership of SUNY campuses to support research and discovery through administration of sponsored projects and technology transfer and management of intellectual property for public benefit and economic growth. The RF is a private non-profit education corporation that is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c) (3). To learn more about the RF, visit www.rfsuny.org.

• Annual Salary: $55,000, plus excellent benefits compensation package to include health, dental, vision, 403B, employer contribution for retirement; paid time off for sick, vacation, holidays and more.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours per week).
• Work hours may occasionally vary based on program needs. This position may require occasional travel, including day trips and overnight conferences or professional events.
• 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:

To be considered for this position please submit the following information:

• cover letter,
• resume/CV,
• contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) 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: Friday, October 9th, 2026

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 a criminal background check.