Senior Academic Advisor
Buffalo State College
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| About Buffalo State | Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission. |
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| Faculty/Professional | Professional |
| Department | Enrollment Management, VP Office |
| Local Title | ACE Program Director |
| Budget Title | Senior Academic Advisor |
| Rank | SL-4 |
| Line Number | 28883 |
| Salary Range | Competitive |
| FTE | Full-Time |
| Negotiating Unit | UUP |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Department Website | Text you want to show to applicants |
| Brief Job Description | Accelerate, Complete and Engage (ACE) is a SUNY wide retention initiative which is a comprehensive program designed to help students complete their academic journey to the bachelor’s degree by providing participants with a clearly mapped program of study, comprehensive academic advisement, and career support services. To lead this effort, the ACE Program Director, reporting to the Interim Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Retention, will be a part of a dedicated team who will work cooperatively to launch this initiative and then directly manage program operations and personnel thereafter. Essential Responsibilities 30% Develops and monitors a comprehensive program of academic advisement, career counseling, and other support and financial aid services for a designated cohort of ACE students. 15% Develops and implements strategies to improve retention and performance of ACE students in collaboration with ACE advisors and career and employment specialists. 15% Implements academic interventions and other initiatives to improve students’ performance and retention. 5% Evaluates program services and develops interventions for probation and at-risk students; makes recommendations to improve program offerings. 5% Oversees program’s budget and daily administration, including scheduling and timely delivery of services. 5% Establishes and maintains relationships with academic departments, including scheduling of ACE classes. 5% Oversees recruitment of new students, including coordination with other college offices. 5% Prepares reports for immediate supervisor; the Provost’s Office; Enrollment Management; and for SUNY Office of Academic Affairs and University ASAP Director (SUNY Central). 5% Serves on applicable steering groups and committees as determined. 5% Attends monthly meetings at the SUNY Central, and other periodic program-wide events; and 5% Supervises dedicated ACE advisors, career services, and instructional and/or clerical staff. |
| Required Qualifications | • Bachelor’s Degree • Relevant student support experience in higher education |
| Preferred Qualifications | • Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline preferred. • Demonstrated experience in working with students to improve student success outcomes • Budget oversight and planning experience. • Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, within the department and with faculty and other administrators. • Strong organization, project management, communication, and facilitation skills. • Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of student activities. • Experience and knowledge working with and leading teams on enterprise student information systems and affiliate software (i.e., Ellucian Banner/Degree Works; Campus Solutions; and Microsoft Office Suite and Teams). Familiarity and comfort with CRM tools (Anthology/Hobsons) as well as other platforms including EAB Navigate; Tableau; and Virtual College Scheduler, with a strong aptitude to learn and integrate new systems is necessary. • Knowledge of student development theory, advising practice and principles, and academic organizational structures a plus. • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. |
| Anticipated Date of Hire | 12/01/2023 |
| Priority Review Date | |
| Application Deadline Date | 10/27/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
| Contact Person | |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |
| Contact Fax | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7179 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer |
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822. |
| Background Investigation Statement |
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening . |
| Clery Statement |
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu . The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333. |
| New York State Executive Order 161 | Pursuant to Executive Order 161 , no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] . Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a . |
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