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Academic Advisor, College of Arts & Sciences

Position Information

Position Title: Academic Advisor, College of Arts & Sciences
Department: CAS Student Advisement and Services
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Job Type: Full-Time

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Position Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking an Academic Advisor to work with undergraduate students. As the Advisor , you would be responsible for providing a range of support services to undergraduate students who are enrolled in degree programs offered by the college. Caseloads will include incoming freshman, transfer students and continuing undergraduate students in addition to working with students who are at risk of not completing their degrees.

You may also assist with advising-related initiatives that support the college overall and represent the college at events, as needed. The Advisor will report to the Director of CAS Advisement Services.

As the Advisor your responsibilities would include:

• Advise incoming students, including transfers from community colleges and University change-of-majors who are exploring or entering an academic program in the college. Onboard and counsel transfer students with regard to: developmental academic planning; general education and major requirements; evaluation of courses for transfer; class registration and degree tracking; and maintaining successful academic progress. Facilitate students transition to updated or new academic programs by providing comparative degree completion analysis.
• Pursue and lead strategies to address the needs of under-performing students (e.g., those who have received academic warnings, have low GPAs, or are at risk of failing.) Support students by troubleshooting roadblocks, and tracking students progress. Partner with the related university offices to foster activities that support the population.
• Establish advising processes that cover scheduled and walk-in individual advising, group advising, and classroom presentations. Help students negotiate university regulations, assisting with the completion of forms as needed.
• Incorporate direction from department leaders with regard to managing caseloads from their respective units. Work collaboratively with peer and faculty advisors. Maintain relationships with Career Services; Counseling Services; Office of Accessibility Resources; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and related areas with regard to referring students for services.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of and effective relationships with student support and business offices across the university to effectively assist students to leverage available supports and successfully navigate potential barriers to success.

The College of Arts and Sciences is a large college, with a small college feel. We are the largest academic unit at the University at Buffalo, with 30 departments and 16 academic programs, 23 centers and institutes, two art galleries and major theater and music performance venues. We provide education and scholarship in the Liberal Arts and Sciences to the University, the Western New York community and the world at large.
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

• Bachelors degree required.
• Two years professional experience working with undergraduate students in a higher education setting.
• Able to learn and advise students on curriculum requirements for a wide range of programs, with adherence to confidentiality standards.
• Ability to handle confidential information on a daily basis; Understand the FERPA laws enacted to protect student privacy and information.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with academic advising and working on student success initiatives.

Physical Demands

Periodic evening and weekend work required.

Salary Range
$57,151 - $58,000

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: 02/16/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 04/01/2026

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Afternoon shift

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