Educational Opportunity Program Advisor Position Available In Saratoga, New York

Educational Opportunity Program Advisor Empire State University’s Office of Opportunity Programs seeks a full-time Educational Opportunity Program Advisor with the expectation to provide proactive support and advisement for undergraduate students that are a part of EOP. The Educational Opportunity Program Advisor will provide academic advisement, as well as assist in managing a range of student success items, OP Launch (our extended summer/winter orientation program), regular programming/workshops, and outreach that encourages close connections between students and the university. The selected incumbent must be knowledgeable about academic advisement, student services, and programming at the college level, as well as have experience working with students online/virtually, with post-traditional students, specifically those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. This position requires dedication to developing innovative ways to reach and engage students, affect student persistence, and provide holistic student development and support. Responsibilities Advisement and Coaching Serve as

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students’ academic advisor throughout the matriculated lifecycle. Provide coaching and student support services by meeting with students regularly and connecting with instructors to ensure the program is informed of all students’ academic progress. Review and evaluate EOP students’ academic status to ensure students are on track and identify those needing additional support. Deliver/instruct degree planning to EOP students and assist in making changes to the degree plan as appropriate. Develop career and graduate school opportunity resources that are attuned to the student’s needs.

Student Services:

Identify and address academic concerns, assisting students who support in finding policies, processes, and services. Collaborate with university offices to ensure students are appropriately supported and informed. Check student academic progress weekly and follow up with students individually. Check-in with instructors to discuss student progress within their course. Use CRM and other university systems to track and document interactions and student progress.

Program Governance, Support, and Professional Development:

Further their professional development through participation in related program activities. Represent EOP or OP at necessary meetings and governance within the university. Understand EOP History and take part in statewide professional development for EOP Counselors at the SUNY level.

Programming:

Play an active role in preparing for and facilitating monthly enrichment programming, and OP Launch. Assist in the delivery of OP/EOP programming throughout the academic year.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of three years of professional experience in a higher educational setting. Experience working as a professional academic advising and/or counseling experience. Prior experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented or underserved. Prior experience in working with opportunity and/or access programs, diverse populations, or disadvantaged students.

Preferred Qualifications:

A master’s degree or coursework in higher education, counseling, or a related field. Experience with adult or non-traditional students. Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English. Prior experience working with college students in digital learning environments and asynchronous and synchronous online settings.

Special Information:

May involve occasional travel. May require occasional evening and/or weekend work. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.

Additional Information:

Rank/Salary:

Academic Advisor / SL3, $60,000. We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff. SUNY Empire is an

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employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2240. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. It can also be viewed online at our Safety and Security website: www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security/ . To apply, visit http://esc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?

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