Academic Advisor

Job Summary:

Farmingdale State College seeks a dedicated and experienced Academic Advisor to join our team. As an Academic Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting the academic success of our students. Your primary responsibility will be to advise and register incoming first-year students, as well as more advanced students in selected majors. You will also provide information, resources, and referrals on broad academic matters and special opportunities to all FSC students. Additionally, you will conduct workshops and prepare advisement materials and handbooks. You will also assist faculty advisors, instructing them on the use of updated Banner modules, Degree Works, and CRM Advise information systems for purposes of student advisement, tracking, and degree audit. Furthermore, you will sustain partnerships with other individuals and offices (faculty, tutoring, disabilities services, financial aid, student affairs, athletics, veteran affairs, etc.) to assure that students receive appropriate guidance and support. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. They will also have an interest in participating in student-centered service activities and a desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in an academic discipline or related field (e.g., counseling, social work) and knowledge of skills for academic success such as study habits, time management, and overcoming test anxiety. They will also have the ability to advise college students individually, assessing needs and offering guidance, and the ability to work with individuals and offices that serve students. Preferred qualifications include experience serving as an academic advisor or counselor in Higher Education, familiarity with Banner and Degree Works, and excellent record keeping skills (using computer systems).

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