Professional Academic Advisor (PA)

FLCC Student Corporation; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS Retirement

SUNY Retirement Program

SUNY 2% match

Health and Dental Insurance

FSA

23 days annual leave? check exact

Sick days 12

Holidays 13.5

Tuition waiver

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Finger Lakes Community College is seeking a Professional Academic Advisor to serve a designated caseload of students across programs, starting at initial registration and guiding them through academic options and support services.

The role emphasizes advising, preparation of degree plans, and ongoing communication with students, using Starfish and other college systems, with hours that include daytime, evenings, and weekends at the Canandaigua campus and related centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Art or Science degree required in Education, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ professional experience in academic advising or student support, preferably in a community college setting.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate records.
• Familiarity with computerized student information systems; Ellucian preferred.
• Will work primarily at the Canandaigua campus with possible travel to campus centers and a 37.5 hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement to students about requirements and course selection.
• Coordinate academic advisement during registration periods.
• Maintain accurate records for each advisee and evaluate progress each semester to determine status and recovery plans.
• Work with the college’s early alert system for assigned caseload.
• Monitor student registration activities and suggest alternatives.
• Maintain regular contact with advisees.
• Collaborate with faculty advisors to support students.
• Perform and interpret degree audits and know graduation requirements.
• Understand FERPA rules for release of student information.
• Assist students with career and transfer planning and make referrals to support services.
• Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures.
• Engage students in curricular and co-curricular activities within Student Affairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or AVP of Student Affairs.

Skills

Academic advising

Student support

Diversity awareness

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Ellucian

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/ Social Work/ Human Services

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ellucian SIS

Job description

The Professional Academic Advisor is primarily responsible for working with a designated caseload of identified students enrolled in a variety of programs. The Professional Academic Advisor is responsible for working with these students at their initial registration at the College, informing students of academic support services and strategies available, tracking academic progress, and explaining options to students who are struggling.

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

Qualifications:

• A. Educational Background: Bachelor of Art or Science degree required in Education, Social Work, Human Services or related field. Master’s degree in related fields mentioned preferred.
• B. Special Skills: Minimum of two years’ professional experience in academic advising, student support or working with students required, preferably in a community college setting. Ability to work with a diverse student population to provide a variety of academic advising, support services, career and transfer advising with knowledge and understanding of student development theory and practice required. Ability to identify academic needs and offer solutions with professional oral and written communications skills, and human relations skills. Excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate records required. Ability work respectfully with confidential information and make referrals as appropriate. MS Office and database management skills required. Familiarity with computerized student information systems required, Ellucian preferred. Will work primarily at the Canandaigua campus, and may travel to the campus centers at scheduled times. The set work schedule varies daily and includes scheduled daytime, evening and weekend hours at 37.5 hours a week.

Essential Functions:

• Provide academic advisement to students about academic requirements and selection of courses.
• Assist with the coordination of academic advisement during registration periods.
• Maintain accurate records on each advisee in appropriate systems; evaluate students at the conclusion of each semester to determine status and academic recovery plans (if appropriate).
• Work with the College’s early alert system (Starfish) for assigned caseload.
• Monitor student registration activities and suggest alternatives.
• Maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees.
• Work collaboratively with faculty advisors to support students.
• Perform and interpret degree audits (e.g., working knowledge of transfer credits, etc.).
• Know graduation requirements.
• Possess a basic knowledge of financial aid processes, guidelines and programs.
• Provide interpretation of the College’s Academic Standards and advise students affected by them.
• Assist students with career and transfer planning.
• Make referrals as necessary to career and transfer services, Academic Success and Access Programs (including Disability Services), Community Standards and Counseling, and other existing support services and offices.
• Understand the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
• Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively within Student Affairs to engage students and encourage participation in both curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Associate 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
• Starting salary in the range of $53,501 - $56,176 and is commensurate with qualifications
• NYS Retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program
• SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan with a 2% FLCC match
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBS
• FSA
• 21 days of annual leave, 12 sick days and 13.5 holidays annually
• FLCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
• 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.