Senior Professional Academic Advisor: Transfer (PA) - Finger Lakes Community College : Job Details

Under the direction of the Director the Senior Professional Academic Advisor Transfer SPAA T serves as the primary resource for enrolled students on matters of transfer to other educational institutions The SPAA T provides academic and transfer advisement and counseling services as appropriate The SPAA T assists students in reaching their goals by helping them gain knowledge of self as well as awareness of College and community resources to meet their specific needs The SPAA T will be responsible for working with a designated caseload of identified students enrolled in a variety of programs The SPAA T is responsible for working with these students at their initial registration at the College informing students of academic support services and strategies available tracking academic progress and explaining options to students who are struggling The SPAA T will work closely with Academic Success and Access Programs Community Standards and Counseling and other existing support services and offices when developing referral plans for student success The SPAA T will collaborate with Student Affairs to encourage student engagement in activities The SPAA T will coordinate with Director and campus offices to promote transfer services and activities to the community and external public and work closely with other Institutions on any matters involving transfers of students FLCC is committed to diversity equity and inclusion and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions particularly of race and ethnicity gender gender identity sexual orientation nationality culture religion worldview and physical and mental abilities As such applicants from historically under represented groups are highly encouraged to apply Qualifications Educational Background Bachelor of Art or Science degree required in Education Social Work Human Services or related field Masters degree in related fields mentioned preferredExperience Minimum of four years professional experience in academic advising student support or working with students required preferably in a community college setting Minimum of two years focusing on transfer processes preferred Experience in a community college preferredSpecial Skills Ability to work with a diverse student population to provide a variety of academic advising career and transfer advising with knowledge and understanding of student development theory and practice required Ability to identify academic needs and offer solutions with professional oral and written communications skills and human relations skills Excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate records required Ability work respectfully with confidential information and make referrals as appropriate Work with Starfish Retention Solution Software or other platforms strongly preferred MS Office and database management skills required Familiarity with computerized student information systems required Ellucian preferredEssential Functions Academic AdvisementAssist students with career and transfer planningProvide academic advisement to students about academic requirements and selection of coursesMaintain accurate records on each advisee in appropriate systems; evaluate students at the conclusion of each semester to determine status and academic recovery plans if appropriateInteract with the Colleges early alert system Starfish for assigned caseloadPerform and interpret degree audits eg working knowledge of transfer credits etcUnderstand graduation requirementsPossess a basic knowledge of financial aid processes guidelines SAP and programsMake referrals as necessary to career and transfer services Academic Success and Access Programs including Disability Services Community Standards and Counseling and other existing support services and officesUnderstand the institutions interpretation of FERPA rules and the release of student information to faculty parents students etcDisseminate information on institutional policies and proceduresWork collaboratively within Student Affairs to engage students and encourage participation in both curricular and co curricular activitiesProvide interpretation of the Colleges Academic Standards and advise students affected by themWork collaboratively with faculty advisors to support studentsMaintain systematic and frequent contact with adviseesTransfer ServicesCoordinate transfer activities and events for students and promote them to the College community and external public in collaboration with DirectorProvide transfer information to faculty and colleaguesServe as primary point of contact with institutions regarding transfer issues and building transfer relationshipsCoordinate with campus offices and centers to market and promote transfer opportunities eg articulation agreements joint admissions etc to studentsCoordinate office presentations for faculty on pertinent topics around transfer such as planning scholarships search advisement of transferring students and others as neededProvide resources for training on transfer advisement to AACTS staff faculty and staff advisorsMaintain accurate information on website related to transfer processes and joint admissionWhen Director is unable represent AACTS in articulation agreement developmentWhere applicable serve as the AACTS subject matter expert on transfer services during New Student Orientation Admission visitation and other large scale programmingOther duties as assigned Physical Requirements In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act this job description contains only qualifications that are required with or without a reasonable accommodation Ability to use computer for extended periods of timeWill work primarily at the Canandaigua campus and may travel to the campus centers at scheduled timesThe set work schedule varies daily and includes scheduled daytime evening and weekend hours at 375 hours a weekBenefits and salary range Competitive starting salary in the range of 55984 to 59094 and is commensurate with qualificationsNYS retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement ProgramSUNY Voluntary Savings PlanComprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBSFSA21 days of annual leave 12 sick days and 135 holidays annuallyFLCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependentsTuition assistance 4 year institutionsApplication Instructions Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online ResumeCvCover letter Applications will only be accepted online Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee applicant for employment student or applicant for admission based on an individuals race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identification gender expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status veteran status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction or any other category protected by law The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education