CEAS Academic Advisor

Job Description - CEAS Academic Advisor (2602406)

CEAS Academic Advisor

Who We Are:

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at Stony Brook University is a world-class professional school. The CEAS Undergraduate Student Office (USO) is the home for the approximately 4,100 undergraduate students in our thirteen undergraduate degree programs, offering both academic and student affairs services to support these students from the point of interest through graduation and beyond. The CEAS USO prides itself in upholding the mission to support the future change-makers of the world by offering holistic support and services that range from expert personalized degree planning, proactive advising initiatives, peer tutoring and mentoring, hosting annual events and traditions and advising and supporting our student organizations and leaders.

With a collaborative team-based approach, the CEAS USO empowers our students and demonstrates our commitment to supporting our diverse student body.

We invite you to join our team in a time of exciting change and growth as we continue to lead innovative efforts at Stony Brook University.

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) and one (1) year of full-time experience in a college or university setting in student services related areas such as: advising, counseling, teaching, and/or student programming/activities (related student work experience may be considered).

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in higher education, student affairs, social work, counseling, or a related discipline. Academic advising experience in a college or university setting. Experience teaching new student seminars or student-development related courses. Experience conducting presentations including facilitating discussions. Experience coordinating programs and/or events. Experience interacting with a diverse student population in an academic environment.

The CEAS Academic Advisor provides individual academic advising to SBU students. Reporting to a member of the USO management team, the incumbent is an active leader and participant in assisting with the orientation and registration process, planning activities and events throughout the year, developing and implementing advising strategies for academic success for all students, and building connections with faculty, staff, and student constituents.

In addition, the incumbent teaches the Introduction to Stony Brook seminar course. This position provides a significant link to students’ transition to SBU with the goal to strengthen student engagement and retention. The incumbent must possess: outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Experience successfully working independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Provide high quality, pro-active academic advising in individual and group settings on an ongoing basis throughout the students SBU career, including regular communication about courses, majors, degree requirements, and policies and procedures.

Monitor course enrollment and academic progress.

Active support, follow-up and success strategies to undergraduate students.

Serve as a general walk-in academic advisor as needed.

Support and contribute to special projects that advance divisional priorities, including student retention, persistence, and academic success initiatives.

Serve as the primary point of…