Academic Advisor, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences

Overview

Category:
Professional
Subscribe:
Department:
Harpur Advising
Locations:
Binghamton, NY
Posted:
Aug 28, 2025
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
.: 00030, 07107, 02508, 04874, 00835, 00833
Position

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service;
Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton s collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget

Title:

Academic Advisor (SL-3)

Salary: $57,151

Harpur Academic Advising is growing! We re seeking multiple Academic Advisors to support Harpur College of Arts and Sciences students with diverse curricular needs. Advisors will guide students on degree requirements and degree planning, while working closely with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advising liberal arts undergraduates
• Advising students exploring majors
• Educating students about programs and opportunities
• Coordinating, developing and facilitating outreach activities to help students gain knowledge about university academic programs, policies and procedures
• Assisting students in identifying their interests, abilities. and academic goals and in making decisions regarding their academic career
• Assisting students with degree planning to ensure compliance with financial aid policies
• Participating in new student orientation and recruitment events
• Serving on committees as assigned
• Advise first and second year pre-health students
• Advisors will have an area of focus and responsibility

Occasional evening and weekend hours are required. Applicants should be highly organized, self-disciplined, proactive, able to work independently and effectively as a team member, and thrive in a dynamic environment. This advising position offers the successful candidates the opportunity to hone their developmental advising skills. Harpur academic advisors work with a variety of campus offices including academic departments, Financial Aid, Registrar s Office, Fleishman Center for Career Professional Development, New Student Programs, Admissions and various Student Affairs offices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree
• One year of professional experience, or relevant graduate-level employment with a college student population
• Demonstrated understanding of the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development
• Ability to effectively, professionally and tactfully interact and communicate, both orally and in writing with students. faculty, staff and visitors
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse socioeconomic, cultural and developmental needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master s degree
• Two or more years of professional experience in education
• Experience in academic advising
• Experience with BANNER and Degree Works

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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Payroll information can be found on our website

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