Academic Advisor I

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking an Academic Advisor I to support undergraduate students in their academic journey. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to engage with students, provide guidance on academic policies, and foster a supportive learning environment. The role involves proactive advising, program planning, and collaboration with colleagues to enhance student success. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students' lives, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering an inclusive and engaging academic experience.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's degree by June 2025.
• Experience interacting with students in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students.
• Assist with program planning and development.
• Monitor course enrollment and academic progress.

Skills

Student Interaction

Academic Advising

Program Coordination

Presentation Skills

Marketing/Social Media Outreach

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Academic Advisor I (2501330)

Academic Advisor I

We are the Division of Undergraduate Education

• We are student-centered departments dedicated to fostering and enhancing the ever-evolving undergraduate academic experience.
• We implement and support innovative teaching, advising, and student interventions that strategically promote student success, retention and graduation.
• We strive to create meaningful relationships with students and value collaboration with colleagues across academic and administrative areas to ensure students experience an inclusive and engaging environment.
• We are constantly evolving. We are a division of creative, forward thinking and solutions-focused staff, who are committed to professional growth, training, research initiatives and collaboration within our area and with campus partners.

We invite you to apply to work in our division.

Click here for more information about the Division of Undergraduate Education.

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Completed Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) by June 2025. Experience interacting with students in an academic environment (student work experience included).

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a college/university setting in an area related to academic advising (student work experience may be considered). Experience conducting presentations and facilitating discussions. Experience in assisting in the coordination of programs and events. Marketing/social media outreach experience. Experience interacting with a diverse student population in an academic environment.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Academic Advisor I is an entry level position designed to offer a new professional an understanding of the advisor role within Higher Education. This is a two-year maximum position in the SUNY advisor series.The position supports the functions of the Division of Undergraduate Education. The advisor communicates with all constituents, provides basic academic advising, assists with front desk operations, and informs students about various advising policies and procedures. The advisor also assists in program planning and development and participates in various Division events. They will assist with high quality, proactive academic advising to SBU undergraduate students. Such advising will occur in individual and group settings on an ongoing basis, and will include regular communication about courses, majors, degree requirements, and policies and procedures.

Duties:

• Monitor course enrollment and academic progress.
• Actively support, follow-up, and communicate success strategies to undergraduate students.
• Serve as a general walk-in academic advisor as needed.
• Provide administrative support by answering general emails, answering phone calls from students, parents and general public inquiries and provide advising direction and assistance.
• Be a part of the planning events and activities team, developing and implementing advising success strategies, especially activities which would build community and support academic success.
• Provide instruction for required sections of Introduction to Stony Brook seminar.
• Assist with the orientation and registration process for incoming students.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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.

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Job Number:

Job Number:

2501330

Official Job Title : Academic Advisement Intern

Job Field

Job Field

: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Undergraduate Colleges