Academic Support Coordinator/Advisor

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title Academic Support Coordinator/Advisor Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program Counselor helps identify and enroll students who are historically underrepresented in Higher Education and provide supportive academic services to ensure their graduation. Admission is based on academic and economic guidelines established by New York State Education Department.

Provides academic counseling and support to all HEOP students and academic probation students. Coordinates developmental skills program and tutorial component during the Pre-freshman Summer Institute and the academic year. Conducts workshops in academic survival skills. Supervises and coordinates study structure.

50%

• Counsels and advises HEOP students in the area of academic, personal, financial, and career counseling. Minimally conducts a 1:1 session each week with freshmen, once every two weeks with sophomores, once every three weeks with juniors, and once every month with seniors. Assists students with course selection and registration. May assist students with writing assignments.
• Advises and meets with all students on academic probation. Ensures students are utilizing resources, talking to professors, understanding course expectations, etc. Determines when students' mentoring program requires additional resources such as tutorials. Supervises 3 to 4 part-time tutors for students and other support services such as mentoring programs, writing center support.
• Plans Academic Success workshops. Assesses programs to support students to determine program effectiveness. Plans and coordinates program assessments.
• Trains and supervises tutors.
• Assists with the planning of all formal and social activities provided by the program.
• Supervises and coordinates student structured study.
• Acts as a student advocate with university faculty and staff

30%

• Responsible for the collection of all attrition, retention, and graduation data of the program students.
• Plans and coordinates the Academic Support Program during the academic year and during the Pre-freshman Summer Institute. Works with school chairs to identify faculty to support Summer Institute. Provides faculty with information regarding students' academic needs to best support students.
• Prepares to report to the director to support the internal and state reports required by the New York State Education Department. Coordinates with writing center, tutors, academic affairs, etc. to accurately report support hours. Tracks outcomes including student retention, grades, graduation rates.
• Plans and publishes the HEOP newsletter.
• Tracks student's academic performance. Request progress reports/midterm evaluations from the appropriate office.
• Expected to perform any other task(s) as delegated by Program Director.

20%

• Identify, recruit, and review student applications and make acceptance decisions for admissions to HEOP. Notifies Program Director of admission decisions. As part of the admissions process, travels to high schools and college fairs. Plans and administers computerized pre- and post-placement tests and interpret test results which impact both acceptance decisions and determination of required support services.
• Monitors program students' progress through periodic assessment of the program.
• Assists with setting up summer institute events.
• Purchase office supplies.
• Setup program students' appointments.

Education / Experience

• Master's degree (required) in Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education and Education Administration, Counseling or in another appropriate academic field.
• Minimum of three years working with a population similar to that of the HEOP program (preffered).
• Experience designing and leading workshops and seminars.
• Experience with evaluations, research, etc.
• Similar life experiences as those to be served.
• Must be computer literate.

Competencies / Skills

• Capacity for self-direction
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Administration experience on a college or university level or in a not-for-profit or for-profit business
• Experience working with college students or persons from a diverse background
• Must be able to work and deal with a diverse group of people
• Ability to analyze program data

Physical Demands

Well lighted, well-ventilated and pleasant work area.

Supervision of Employees

All HEOP Student Tutors, Study Tutorial Staff and Summer Faculty.

Work Environment Equipment to be Used

• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access)
• Slate
• Banner (data warehouse for all functional areas across campus)/BDMS
• Fax
• Printer
• Copier
• Telephone
• Scanner
• Technology awareness

Job Type Full-time Work Hours

35 hours per week

Special Conditions for Eligibility Minimum Number of References Requested 2 EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edutitleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 FLSA Exempt Salary / Hourly Range $62,500.00 per year Notes

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00790P Desired Start Date Open Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents