Professional Academic Advisor (PA)

Finger Lakes Community College; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NY Retirement

SUNY Retirement

Health Insurance

FSA

Paid Time Off

Tuition Waiver

Tuition Assistance

Holidays

Job summary

Finger Lakes Community College is seeking a Professional Academic Advisor to manage a caseload and guide students from initial registration through degree completion. The role emphasizes advising, support services, and transfer planning with knowledge of student development theory and confidentiality.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least two years of advising experience, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office and Ellucian

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Education, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Master’s degree in related fields preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ professional advising experience.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and provide advising, support, career and transfer guidance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and confidential information handling.
• MS Office and database management skills; familiarity with Ellucian student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement on requirements and course selection for assigned students.
• Assist with coordinating academic advisement during registration periods.
• Maintain accurate records for each advisee and evaluate progress each semester.
• Utilize the college’s early alert system (Starfish) for caseload management.
• Monitor registrations and suggest alternatives; maintain frequent contact with advisees.
• Collaborate with faculty advisors to support students and perform degree audits.

Job description

The Professional Academic Advisor is primarily responsible forworking with a designated caseload of identified students enrolledin a variety of programs. The Professional Academic Advisor isresponsible for working with these students at their initialregistration at the College, informing students of academic supportservices and strategies available, tracking academic progress, andexplaining options to students who are struggling.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strivesto provide an environment that embodies these principles. We striveto attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, genderidentity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicantsfrom historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

A. Educational Background: Bachelor of Art or Science degreerequired in Education, Social Work, Human Services or relatedfield. Master’s degree in related fields mentioned preferred.

B. Special Skills: Minimum of two years’ professional experience inacademic advising, student support or working with studentsrequired, preferably in a community college setting. Ability to work with a diverse student population to provide a variety ofacademic advising, support services, career and transfer advisingwith knowledge and understanding of student development theory andpractice required. Ability to identify academic needs and offersolutions with professional oral and written communications skills,and human relations skills. Excellent organizational skills tomaintain accurate records required. Ability work respectfully withconfidential information and make referrals as appropriate. MSOffice and database management skills required. Familiarity with computerized student information systems required, Ellucianpreferred. Will work primarily at the Canandaigua campus, and maytravel to the campus centers at scheduled times. The set workschedule varies daily and includes scheduled daytime, evening andweekend hours at 37.5 hours a week.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide academic advisement to students about academicrequirements and selection of courses.
2. Assist with the coordination of academic advisement duringregistration periods.
3. Maintain accurate records on each advisee in appropriatesystems; evaluate students at the conclusion of each semester todetermine status and academic recovery plans (ifappropriate).
4. Work with the College’s early alert system (Starfish) forassigned caseload.
5. Monitor student registration activities and suggestalternatives.
6. Maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees.
7. Work collaboratively with faculty advisors to supportstudents.
8. Perform and interpret degree audits (e.g., working knowledge oftransfer credits, etc.).
9. Know graduation requirements.
10. Possess a basic knowledge of financial aid processes, guidelines and programs.
11. Provide interpretation of the College’s Academic Standards andadvise students affected by them.
12. Assist students with career and transfer planning.
13. Make referrals as necessary to career and transfer services,Academic Success and Access Programs (including DisabilityServices), Community Standards and Counseling, and other existingsupport services and offices.
14. Understand the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules forthe release of student information to faculty, parents, students,etc.
15. Disseminate information on institutional policies andprocedures.
16. Work collaboratively within Student Affairs to engage studentsand encourage participation in both curricular andco-curricularactivities.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and/orAssociate Vice President of Student Affairs.

Benefits and salary range:

Applicants receiving benefits through the New York State Retirement System should review state regulations regarding post-retirement employment. This position is not eligible for employment under a Section 211 waiver

1. Starting salary in the range of $53,501 - $56,176 and iscommensurate with qualifications
2. NYS Retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program
3. SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan with a 2% FLCC match
4. Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through ExcellusBCBS
5. FSA
6. 21 days of annual leave, 12 sick days and 13.5 holidaysannually
7. FLCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
8. Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions

Special Notes:

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.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.