Academic Advisor for Liberal Arts Undergraduates

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University in New York seeks multiple Academic Advisors to support Harpur College of Arts and Sciences students with diverse curricular needs, guiding degree requirements and planning while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Advisors will educate students about programs and opportunities, coordinate outreach activities, assist with degree planning for financial aid compliance, participate in orientation and recruitment events, and maintain confidentiality in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of professional experience or relevant graduate-level employment with a college student population.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and developmental needs.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BANNER

Degree Works

Job description

Binghamton University in New York seeks multiple Academic Advisors to support Harpur College of Arts and Sciences students with diverse curricular needs, guiding degree requirements and planning while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Advisors will educate students about programs and opportunities, coordinate outreach activities, assist with degree planning for financial aid compliance, participate in orientation and recruitment events, and maintain confidentiality in a dynamic,