What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor and Student Success Coordinator position at University at Buffalo?
The University at Buffalo’s University Honors College within the department of Undergraduate Education seeks to hire an energetic and highly professional Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Student Success. This position provides a broad range of administrative and advising support functions. This position reports to the Administrative Director.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
- Provides academic advisement for new and current Honors Scholars
- Assists with development, implementation, and communication of Honors College curricular components.
- Oversees key student success and retention initiatives including monitoring student academic progress and related outreach; coordinating early alert and intervention strategies for at-risk students; facilitating programs and workshops focusing on student engagement, support, and success.
- Advises Honors College leadership on strategies to increase student success and retention.
- Special assignments as determined by Honors College Director and Administrative Director.
The University Honors College is committed to providing as diverse and inclusive environment for staff, faculty and students. Therefore, we seek candidates who are committed to ensuring that all of our programming reflects, supports and enhances diversity, equity and inclusion within the University Honors College.
Over 40 years, the University Honors College has grown to become a thriving living-learning community of 1,300 highly motivated and academically talented students. Through a customizable curriculum of small group seminars, service learning, experiential learning opportunities and academic support programs, the Honors College fosters student leadership, independence, creativity and success. This is an exciting time to join the University Honors College. In the coming years, we will be enhancing our curriculum and our programming to reflect our commitment to undergraduate research and experiential learning; civic engagement; global citizenship and the well-being of our diverse communities.
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our “”http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/state/uup.html">http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/state/uup.html“.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our ”http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/state/uup.html">benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with at least two (2) years of professional work experience and competencies in the following areas:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, including verbal, written, and active listening with ability to collaborate as part of a dynamic team.
- Possess high attention to detail and display accuracy in all areas of responsibility.
- Possess a strong sense of accountability and be self-motivated. Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and exhibit good judgment.
- Able to prioritize workload and complete multiple projects simultaneously within expected deadlines.
- Possess and display a high-level of customer service to all constituents.
- Ability to work in a diverse environment exhibiting understanding, appreciation, and respect for all individuals, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, with knowledge of Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration or Counseling is preferred
- Prior experience with academic advising (or closely related) experience in a college or university setting is preferred
- Experience working with the needs of high achieving students is highly desirable.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$55,000 - $60,000
Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
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Additional Information
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