The College is accepting on-line applications for full-time, temporary Academic Advisor in support of our new Accelerate, Complete, Engage (ACE) Program. ACE is a new degree completion program designed to increase timely graduation rates by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students face. The ACE Advisor is a member of an integrated college team providing individual academic and personal support to a group of 150 students as they progress through the program.
Duties include: Deliver comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through to degree completion; review student progress and track student use of academic support services; conduct regular outreach to faculty and other college staff to support student success; maintain accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs; support recruitment of new students into the program; organize periodic special events and programs for students, faculty, and staff; may conduct or support delivery of student seminars on issues of importance to students; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, minimum of one year academic advisement experience; excellent written and oral communication skills; strong understanding of the needs of first-year college students; demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team; demonstrated ability to work well with faculty and administrators; willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Starting salary is $55,000. SUNY Benefits package included. To review the complete job description and/or apply, visit employment.potsdam.edu, job posting number U-00526. This position, funded through 2026, is open until filled.