Academic Advisor

Binghamton University, State University of New York; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University invites applications for multiple Academic Advisor positions within Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. Advisors will support students with degree requirements, planning, and navigation of academic policies, while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include advising liberal arts undergraduates, assisting students exploring majors, coordinating outreach activities, and contributing to new student orientation and recruiting events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum one year of professional experience with a college student population.
• Demonstrated understanding of the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and visitors both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Advising liberal arts undergraduates.
• Advising students exploring majors.
• Educating students about programs and opportunities.
• Coordinating outreach activities to inform students about university programs and policies.
• Assisting students with degree planning to ensure compliance with financial aid policies.
• Participating in orientation and recruitment events.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Confidentiality

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

BANNER

Degree Works

Job description

Category: Professional

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Department: Harpur Academic Advising

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Posted: Sep 2, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Ref. No.: 06072, 07029

Position ID: 204364

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 who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse 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: $60,245

Harpur Academic Advising is growing! We're seeking multiple Academic Advisors to support Harpur College of Arts and Sciences students with diverse curricular needs. Advisors will guide students on degree requirements and degree planning, while working closely with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advising liberal arts undergraduates
• Advising students exploring majors
• Educating students about programs and opportunities
• Coordinating, developing and facilitating outreach activities to help students gain knowledge about university academic programs, policies and procedures
• Assisting students in identifying their interests, abilities, academic goals and in making decisions regarding their academic career
• Assisting students with degree planning to ensure compliance with financial aid policies
• Participating in new student orientation and recruitment events
• Serving on committees as assigned
• Advise first and second year pre-health students
• Advisors will have an area of focus and responsibility

Occasional evening and weekend hours are required. Applicants should be organized, proactive, able to work independently and effectively as a team member, and be able to work in a dynamic environment. This advising position offers the successful candidates the opportunity to hone their developmental advising skills. Harpur academic advisors work with a variety of campus offices including academic departments, Financial Aid and Student Records, Fleishman Center for Career Professional Development, New Student Programs, Admissions and various Student Affairs offices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of one year of professional experience, or relevant graduate-level employment with a college student population
• Demonstrated understanding of the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development
• Ability to effectively, professionally and tactfully interact and communicate, both orally and in writing with students. faculty, staff and visitors
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse socioeconomic, cultural and developmental needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Two or more years of professional experience in education
• At least two years of experience in academic advising or student affairs/student life
• Experience with BANNER and Degree Works

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will 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.

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."

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit: https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form