Job Description

Senior Academic Advisor

Position Information

Position Title: Senior Academic Advisor
Department: CAS Student Advisement and Services
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Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to provide academic advisement for undergraduates. This position provides the instrumental support a student needs in respect to academic planning, program and course selection. The incumbent will aid students in interpreting academic rules and regulations, such as prerequisites or other course requirements.

This position also serves as a liaison between the advisement office and assigned academic departments. The incumbent will be responsible for developing outreach, retention and persistence programs as well as assessing student degree progress in relation to campus initiatives. Additionally, the incumbent will instruct students on topics related to academic success, actively participate in both the recruitment and orientation of all students to the College, and work to improve academic services provided by the office.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Advisement: Regularly meet with students by appointment or as walk-ins, and through indirect means such as mail, telephone, and email as appropriate to provide high quality advisement.
• Liaison to designated CAS departments: Collaborate with Directors of Undergraduate Studies, staff advisors, and faculty advisors to improve communication with advising office and to promote consistent advisement across the College.
• Outreach and retention programs: Target specific student populations (e.g., high-achieving students, new freshmen, students in academic difficulty) to assist them in reaching their academic and career goals.
• Administrative: Manage tasks to document and track advisement interactions, support assessment of academic advisement programs, and consistently assess students degree progress.
• Teaching: Instruct Academic Success and other workshops/presentations to new students.
• Leadership: Take an active role in planning and shaping the programs offered by the office, and represent the offices interests on campus committees and working groups as necessary.

With 30 departments, 16 academic programs, and 23 centers and institutes, the College of Arts and Sciences offers more academic options than any other unit on campus. Students have the resources of a major research institution - such as cutting-edge facilities and faculty at the forefront of their fields - combined with the support of a small university setting where individual student needs are recognized and respected.

Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree required
• One year of full-time experience in a college/university setting working with undergraduate students in academic advising, other academic support programs, teaching, student life or recruitment activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in higher education, student personnel services, student counseling, or a related area.
• Three years of full-time experience in a college/university setting working with undergraduate students in academic advising, other academic support programs, teaching, student life or recruitment activities.
• An understanding of student development theory; broad knowledge of and appreciation for a liberal arts education; strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written); an understanding of the needs of a diverse student population; experience interpreting and applying academic policies; knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$62,600

Special Instructions Summary

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Nicole Hayden
Contact's Pronouns: she/her
Contact's Title: HR Officer for Staff Affairs
Contact's Email: nhayden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-0729

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/13/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 08/27/2026

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

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