Academic Counselor- TRIO Student Support Services

The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton University • Vestal, NY • 6h ago

Location: Vestal, NY Category: Professional & Support Staff Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Apr 24 2026 Job Description:

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program at Binghamton University is one of TRIO's college retention programs funded by the United States Department of Education. SSS at Binghamton demonstrates that earning a quality education and achieving life-long success is not limited by financial status, background, or disability. Our SSS program aims to increase retention and graduation of first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) students and/or students with disabilities.

SSS is seeking an Academic Counselor who is committed to this mission, and has experience advising, mentoring, teaching and/or tutoring students of diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates possess the drive and skills necessary to develop meaningful relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the University community to support the success of program participants.

The Academic Counselor is under general supervision of the Associate Director of the TRIO SSS Programs. This position is split between SSS General and SSS-STEM grants and advises students served by both grants. SSS General and SSS STEM are housed within the Division of Student Affairs.

Essential Duties:

Academic Counsel and Advisement

Provide academic, career, financial, and personal counseling to program participants

Maintain timely, accurate, and detailed student records

Providing regular outreach to your assigned caseload of students

Make referrals to appropriate SSS and campus resources

Assist participants with planning for postgraduate studies and/or employment

Teaching

May teach the following, depending on applicant qualifications: WRIT 100, a supplemental instruction course in writing; UNIV 103, a first-year experience course; and/or WTSN 301, a graduate school prep course

May utilize technology to teach an online workshop (in either writing, math, or soft skill developmental topics--depending on applicant skillset and qualifications) offered to SSS Summer Program (S4P) participants

Programming

Design and implement SSS and SSS-STEM programming to enhance the academic, career, and personal development of program participants

Contribute to the development of our summer bridge program, S4P, by developing and delivering workshops and seminars

Assist in planning special events such as award ceremonies, National TRIO Day, and others

Travel/Professional Development Activities

Individual is expected to attend at least one regional or national conference each grant year as the budget allows

Relevant University professional development attendance is also expected

Correspondence

Generate correspondence related to advising caseload, including drafting recommendation letters for scholarships, employment, and graduate/professional school applications.

Other Expectations:

Work Hours - Will work occasional weekend and evening hours as assigned. Will work extended hours during S4P.

University Committees - May be asked to sit on University committees to enhance the visibility of TRIO and allow opportunities to advocate for TRIO students.

Job Requirements:

Minimum requirements:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Experience counseling, advising, teaching/tutoring and/or mentoring FGLI college students.

Ability to work on a team and work effectively with the Senior Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Director, co-workers, and the University Community

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to effectively advocate for FGLI students

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's preferred in Education, Teaching, Social Work, Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Academic Advising, Counseling, or related field.

Ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in overcoming barriers similar to TRIO SSS participants

Prior experience working in TRIO or other opportunity programs

Additional Information:

Salary: $53,500 annually.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employee Benefits: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF (https://www.rfsuny.org/about-us/careers/) provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.

Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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