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Campus Title Associate Director of Academic Advisement
Department Office of Advising
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Advising for Academic Advisement strategically implements academic support services where they will have the greatest impact. This position utilizes an early alert system to oversee progress reports and case management of students with academic concerns. The Associate Director supports the day-to-day operation of the Office of Advising as they supervise the Office of Advising Administrative Assistant and student Academic Peer Mentors, and oversees the office's appointment availability, appointment reasonings, and case management of early alerts.
The Associate Director also serves as the lead for incoming student transfer student advising initiatives by supporting transfer student registration, articulation, and communication to ensure incoming transfer students are empowered with accurate and timely information to support in their transition to SUNY Geneseo.
To centralize academic success services, this person collaborates closely with faculty and staff advisors across campus to ensure students are being consistently and holistically advised. The Associate Director follows ethical standards and principles articulated by professional organizations, such as NACADA , and upholds the mission, vision, and values of SUNY Geneseo.
Required Qualifications
? Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field
? Commitment to promoting student equity and belonging, and experience with fostering growth-minded approaches to student success
? Strong organizational abilities
? Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with students, faculty, and staff across the college
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
? Experience with academic planning and advising tasks (e.g., using an early alert case
management system, progress reports, degree audits, academic standards, etc.)
? Supervisory experience of professional office staff and student workers
? Experience with EAB Navigate
? One to three years of higher education experience
License/Certification
Other Skills Required
Supervision Received
Director for Advising
Supervision Exercised
Administrative Assistant I (1 Full-Time)
Student Academic Peer Mentors (5-8 Part-Time)
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S420
Number of Vacancies 1
Line # to be filled TBD
Full or Part-time Full-Time
Appointment Type Term
Anticipated Appointment Start Date
Job Posting Date 09/12/2025
Apply By 10/10/2025
Job Posting Closed Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Salary $67,000 - $72,000
Special Instructions to Applicant
About SUNY Geneseo
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual.
Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities.
Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.
Clery Statement
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Job Duties/Responsibilities
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage Of Time Academic Success - 50%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Establishes a data-driven advising approach and programming to strategically support students in high DEFWI courses in collaboration with academic deans and chairs
Liaise with the SUNY Geneseo Advising Network by collaborating with advisors in Pre-Health, Pre-Law, School of Business, School of Education, and the Access Opportunity Program ( AOP )
Coordinates Office of Advising-related events and appearances, including orientation sessions, workshops, tabling events, and cross-campus informational presentations
Supports the Director of Advising in the promotion, usage, and functionality of EAB Navigate across faculty and staff
Responsible for case management of early alerts submitted by faculty and staff to ensure proactive support and connection to campus resources
Oversees Office of Advising appointment availability, appointment reasons, and drop-in advising tracking
Oversees Office of Advising social media accounts to promote deadlines, policies, and reminders to the student body
Meets with students to provide academic advising, including guidance on course selection, academic policies, and degree requirements
Required to teach one to two sections of student success courses offered through the Office of Advising
Percentage Of Time Incoming Student Support - 20%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Leads new student advising initiatives and registration
Serves as the lead for incoming student transfer student advising initiatives by supporting transfer student registration, articulation, communication, and transition to SUNY Geneseo.
Develops a strategic communication and outreach plan to ensure proactive outreach and connection with the Office of Advising.
Collaborates with staff in the Division of Student and Campus Life on the design and delivery of first-year academic success programming
Percentage Of Time Professional Development Delivery - 10%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Coordinates training for professional staff in the Division of Student & Campus Life whose interactions with students as coaches, guides, and directors require them to provide accurate, academic advising information
Collaborates with other offices that provide professional development to faculty and staff e.g., the Teaching and Learning Center, the CIT instructional design team, and the Office of Diversity and Equity) to ensure alignment of efforts
Percentage Of Time Supervision - 20%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Supervises and manages Administrative Assistant I, including hiring, training, scheduling, and conducting performance evaluations
Supervises and manages student Academic Peer Mentors, including hiring, training, and scheduling
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a Masters degree in Student Affairs, Education, or a related field?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
