Assistant Director of Academic Advising, UPO Operations
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic
Position Overview
Assistant Director of Academic Advising, UPO Operations
Department: UPO Operations
Job type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $72,000 - $77,000
Position SummaryThe Undergraduate Program and Services Office (UPO) of the University at Buffalo seeks a student-focused, goal-oriented Assistant Director of Academic Advising to develop strategies and processes that support undergraduate student admission, enrollment, persistence, and degree completion. The Assistant Director will provide leadership to a small team of academic advisors and deliver comprehensive academic advising services for a diverse undergraduate population. This role supports institutional enrollment and retention goals through student-centered advising, programming, and collaboration across campus.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee undergraduate student enrollment processes in the School of Management from admission through deposit and enrollment, including the development of first‑semester programming and engagement opportunities.
- Serve as a primary liaison for enrollment-related initiatives, academic pathways, and articulation efforts, partnering with Admissions and other campus stakeholders.
- Deliver individualized academic advising for School of Management majors through in-person, virtual, and group formats, including proactive outreach to support persistence and retention.
- Participate in orientation programs, welcome events, accepted student days, commencement, and deliver classroom presentations.
- Supervise and support a small team of academic advisors.
- Master’s degree required.
- Some supervisory experience preferred.
- Specialized knowledge and/or relevant experience appropriate to the role required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of academic advising experience.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Contact InformationJulia Pilecki
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Email: jbpileck
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