Academic Advisor, Computer Science (CSE)

Brief Description Of Duties

The Undergraduate Student Office (USO) in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) supports approximately 3,900 undergraduate students in professional, degree granting programs. Staff in the USO are trained in the nuances and specialized knowledge needed to advise students in these programs.

Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)

• Bachelor’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• One (1) year of full-time experience in an academic advising, counseling, or student services setting at the college or university level working with students.
• Highly proficient professional experience in: word processing, spreadsheet management, electronic messaging and internet applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in higher education, student affairs, social work, counseling or related discipline.
• Experience in academic advising, working with undergraduates.
• Experience working with an engineering student population and/or knowledge of engineering disciplines.
• Experience coordinating programs and/or events.
• Experience planning or participating in new student orientation.

Essential Duties

• Provide high-quality, proactive academic advising to undergraduates in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (approximately 3,900 students), adhering to local policies and procedures, but also to the specialized and complex New York State laws that govern professional licensing programs.
• Such advising will occur in individual and group settings on an ongoing basis, and will include regular communication about courses, majors, degree requirements, and policies/procedures.
• Evaluate student record/degree audit each semester and utilize data and analytics to identify areas for intervention.
• Update advising materials (i.e. requirement checklists, departmental websites, etc.).
• Aid in the evaluation of applications for majors/minors and specializations.
• Assist with reviewing and processing applications for the CS Honors and Accelerated BS/MS program.
• In collaboration with CSE Undergraduate Program Coordinator, closely monitor course enrollment and provide recommendations to resolve scheduling/enrollment issues.
• Review, recommend, and provide support in selecting scholarship recipients for departmental-specific scholarships.
• Participate in transfer and freshman new student orientations. Provide course recommendations for and conduct advising at orientation. Process transfer course/credit evaluations.
• Develop and implement tutorials, how-to guides, and communications to ensure students are familiar with campus and departmental deadlines, policies and procedures, and requirements.
• Provide instruction engineering section of new student seminars each term. Supervise, train, and evaluate an Academic Peer Advisor who will serve as a teaching assistant.
• Plan and execute CSE departmental events specific to the Computer Science Honors Program and BS/MS that promotes a sense of community within the programs.
• Participate in CEAS convocation, Engineering Ball/Hall of Fame, and other college events.
• Participate in major/minor events and other campus advising events.
• Initiate, plan, and execute College-wide events including Opening Week and other College traditions.

Special Notes

• This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
• Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
• In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
• For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
• Night and weekend work will be required at times.