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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Academic Advisor
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Brief Job Description
The Academic Advisor, reporting to the Director of Advising, will provide intrusive/proactive academic advising services for freshman, sophomore, and undeclared students to assist them in the processes of academic self-discovery, planning, and development. This individual will be responsible for responding to early alerts regarding students’ academic struggles and helping students develop problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles to academic success. They will work collaboratively with campus partners to ensure students are provided with meaningful academic and co-curricular experiences to support ongoing engagement and academic success.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field. Experience working in a higher education setting with undergraduates in academic advising, collegiate coaching, or other student success capacity. Demonstrated experience working successfully and empathetically with students from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the importance of general education at a liberal arts college, the ability to describe academic program requirements, college policies, and campus resources/services clearly and accurately. Detailed familiarity with data management and student information systems (e.g., Banner, Starfish, Navigate, and Degree Works). Knowledge of advising best practices and current advising/student development research.
Anticipated Date of Hire
03/01/2023
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Special Instructions to Applicant
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https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/6549
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 Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu 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
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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
info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in
Labor Law §194-a.