ASAP (Advancing Success in Associate Pathways) Advisor

SUNY Sullivan ASAP (Advancing Success in Associate Pathways)

Advisor Position Description About Us:

SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect. Learn more about SUNY Sullivan's employee benefits and 405-acre campus on our website.

Job Summary:

The ASAP (Advancing Success in Associate Pathways) Advisor provides comprehensive, proactive, and student-centered academic advising, support services, and career counseling to a designated caseload of up to 150 students. This role is designed to promote retention, persistence, and timely degree completion through a structured, high-touch advising model. ASAP advisors focus on promoting student success, delivering individualized academic planning, facilitating workshops, monitoring academic progress, and connecting students to campus resources early when challenges arise.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in counseling, education, social work, psychology, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years in higher education administration, with a focus on student success initiatives and program management. Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing programs. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred. Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with student information and student success systems (e.g., Banner, Degree Works, Starfish, or similar platforms). Experience with ASAP, guided pathways, or other structured student success initiatives a plus, Demonstrated ability to use data to drive decision-making and improve student outcomes. Demonstrated dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within an educational setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide holistic academic, career, and personal advising to a caseload of ASAP students. Develop individualized academic plans aligned with degree requirements and career goals. Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services. Assist students in overcoming personal, financial, and academic obstacles by connecting them with appropriate campus and community resources. Proactively intervene when challenges arise. Maintain regular contact with students through in-person, virtual, and group advising sessions. Develop and facilitate workshops, events, and cohort-based programming on topics such as study skills, time management, career exploration, and financial literacy. Collaborate with faculty, financial aid, tutoring, and student support services to ensure student success. Offer personalized guidance on course selection, academic and transfer planning, to ensure students meet their educational goals. Track and document all student interactions and outcomes in advising systems. Participate in outreach efforts, including recruitment, onboarding, and orientation activities. Contribute to program assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Actively contribute to the college community by participating in campus-wide events and institutional activities, including commencement, college meetings, orientations, and student engagement initiatives Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Salary:

This position is funded by New York State and has a set starting salary at $55,000.00 per year. A comprehensive list of benefits associated with this role is accessible at www.sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers.

Application Process:

Please submit your cover letter, resume or CV, and the contact information including emails for 3 professional references.