Brief Description

SUNY Potsdam is accepting on-line applications for full-time, temporary Academic Advisor in support of our new Accelerate, Complete, Engage (ACE) Program.

Full Description

SUNY Potsdam is accepting on-line applications for full-time, temporary Academic Advisor in support of our new Accelerate, Complete, Engage (ACE) Program.

ACE is a new degree completion program designed to increase timely graduation rates by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students face. The ACE Advisor is a member of an integrated college team providing individual academic and personal support to a group of 150 students as they progress through the program.

Duties include:

• Deliver comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through to degree completion
• Review student progress and track student use of academic support services
• Conduct regular outreach to faculty and other college staff to support student success
• Maintain accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs
• Support recruitment of new students into the program; organize periodic special events and programs for students, faculty, and staff; may conduct or support delivery of student seminars on issues of importance to students
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, minimum of one year academic advisement experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong understanding of the needs of first-year college students
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to work well with faculty and administrators
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Starting salary is $55,000. SUNY Benefits package included.

To review the complete job description and/or apply, visit employment.potsdam.edu, job posting number U-00526.

This position, funded through 2026, is open until filled.