The University at Albany has implemented a campus wide student success model aligning current advising structures, strengthening campus coordination and collaboration, and providing holistic and personalized support for students from admission to graduation.
In furtherance of this mission, the Academic Support Center at the University at Albany is seeking innovative and student-centered academic advisors to support the University's student success model. University advisors are responsible for providing academic advisement to approximately 300 undergraduate students throughout their academic careers. This student-oriented position works closely with students to develop individual success strategies while collaborating closely with campus colleagues to identify potential academic roadblocks and engage in proactive problem solving to address those issues.
The successful candidates must be familiar with developmental and pro-active advising models, have a commitment to student-centered advisement, and be comfortable using information technology to assist in advisement. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience.
For the complete job description and to apply, please visit University at Albany Job Posting: Academic Advisor - Academic Support Center.
Note: This is a calendar year position, and participation is required in all summer orientation sessions.
Academic Innovation & Student Success (AISS) at the University at Albany was created to align academic strategies and oversee the coordination and execution of the UAlbany Student Success Model.
Dedicated to advancing transformative, campus-wide student success efforts, AISS is a unique model designed to maximize resources and impact. The UAlbany Student Success Model focuses on holistic and comprehensive student support in six key areas:
Initiatives within these areas work together to address critical issues that impact retention, persistence and graduation.
The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility.