Job Details

Academic Advisor

Position Number: 7190930
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $57,151.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2600370
Division: Enrollment Management
Department: Advising & Student Support Programs
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for two Academic Advisors. Reporting to a Senior Academic Advisor in the Academic Success Center (ASC), the Academic Advisor works with current and prospective students to help them complete their degree requirements through one-on-one and group advising, coaching, mentoring, and referrals. The role requires accurately interpreting transcripts, degree audits, academic program requirements, institutional policies, and state and federal financial aid regulations to guide student academic planning and progression. As a collaborative member of the ASC team, the Academic Advisor contributes to student success initiatives within a data-informed environment focused on strategic decision-making and prioritization. They will also partner with ASC colleagues, faculty, departmental advisors, and department chairs to implement timely interventions that support retention and create clear pathways to graduation.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Provides academic advisement for current and prospective students, including appropriate referrals within the ASC and to campus partners such as health services, counseling, and career services.
Teaches APS (Academic Planning Seminars) or TAPS (Transfer Academic Planning Seminars).
Coordinates departmental tasks, as appropriate, to support student retention and academic progress.
Maintains effective working relationships with faculty academic advisors, department chairs, and associate deans to assist students with successful degree completion.
Presents workshops to current and prospective students.
Serves on ASC committees and work groups to promote student retention and degree completion through data review and by providing input on prioritization of time and activities that support student success.

Non-Essential Functions:

Serves on committees as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by a US Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Experience in academic advising, counseling, or student services within a higher education setting
Experience working with a management information system
Effective interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff and students

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Bilingual in Spanish
Experience working with Slate or similar retention software tool

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours/week: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, shift may vary.
Benefits:
Benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5353636/academic-advisor

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