Binghamton University, State University of New York
Enrollment and Advising Specialist - Decker College of Nursing and Health Scienc
Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, New York, United States
Overview h3 Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing & Health Sciences, located at the newly renovated, state-of-the-art health sciences campus in Johnson City, New York, is hiring a full-time Enrollment and Advising Specialist to join the Division of Advising & Academic Excellence to support students enrolled in exclusively online programs. The Enrollment and Advising Specialist will work collaboratively with Decker and Binghamton University faculty and staff to help students succeed academically and personally at Binghamton University, progress to graduation, and enhance the student experience.
Salary: $57,151. Budget Title: Academic Advisor (SL-3). Location: Binghamton, NY. Full-time position. Ref. No.: 47611. Position ID: 189852. Posted: Jul 2, 2025. Closes: Open Until Filled.
Responsibilities
Advising prospective, newly admitted, and current students
Developing and maintaining a communication and check-in plan for assigned caseload of students
Monitoring and responding quickly to early alert flags
Monitoring progress toward degree for assigned caseload and making program adjustments whenever necessary
Referring students to available on and off-campus support services
Providing support for petition review and escalation
Developing, planning, and participating in recruitment materials and events (some travel required)
Creating and maintaining advising guides and transfer agreements
Managing online program yield initiatives, including communication streams and calling projects
Performing timely application review
Managing transfer course equivalencies, evaluations, and articulations
Facilitating timely degree conferral
Serving on committees as assigned
Maintaining thorough knowledge of degree requirements for current programs, including the University's General Education requirements and their application to each current and prospective student
Effectively communicating with faculty, staff, students, and other departments to enhance the online student experience
Assisting with the management of the shared email accounts
Contributing to the maintenance of advising and academic information (electronic and print)
Reading and sharing publications with advising staff to maintain knowledge about best practices in student advising
Maintaining databases (such as Nursys and enrolled students)
Time Allocation
50% Student advising (enrolled student caseload and prospective students)
25% Recruitment and yield initiatives (some travel required)
25% Administrative
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Experience with public speaking and presentations
Demonstrated understanding of the role of academic advising in enhancing student learning, development, and outcomes
Written and oral communication skills, to interact with students, faculty, staff and visitors
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Interpersonal skills
Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to students' diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and developmental needs
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Valid license to operate a vehicle in New York State
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a field related to academic advising or healthcare
Academic advising experience
Experience supporting online or nontraditional students
Experience in survey development, distribution, and analysis
Experience with Google Suite, DegreeWorks, Slate, SAS, Banner or similar business systems
Additional Information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask for current or prior compensation history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. For more information, contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations.
Payroll information can be found on the university website. Cover letters may be addressed to the "To the Search Committee." Postings remain active on the website and accept applications until closure. For the Dual Career Program information, visit the university site.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination. Inquiries regarding Title IX can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights. The university is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment and its services and programs. To request an accommodation, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator, arobins@binghamton.edu, 607-777-3660.
Application Instructions: All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange. Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 17, 2025. Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Please submit: Resume, Cover letter, and three professional references. You may upload additional documents after uploading your resume. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents at the Interview Exchange site.
Application URL (for reference): http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=189852
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Responsibilities
Advising prospective, newly admitted, and current students
Developing and maintaining a communication and check-in plan for assigned caseload of students
Monitoring and responding quickly to early alert flags
Monitoring progress toward degree for assigned caseload and making program adjustments whenever necessary
Referring students to available on and off-campus support services
Providing support for petition review and escalation
Developing, planning, and participating in recruitment materials and events (some travel required)
Creating and maintaining advising guides and transfer agreements
Managing online program yield initiatives, including communication streams and calling projects
Performing timely application review
Managing transfer course equivalencies, evaluations, and articulations
Facilitating timely degree conferral
Serving on committees as assigned
Maintaining thorough knowledge of degree requirements for current programs, including the University's General Education requirements and their application to each current and prospective student
Effectively communicating with faculty, staff, students, and other departments to enhance the online student experience
Assisting with the management of the shared email accounts
Contributing to the maintenance of advising and academic information (electronic and print)
Reading and sharing publications with advising staff to maintain knowledge about best practices in student advising
Maintaining databases (such as Nursys and enrolled students)
Time Allocation
50% Student advising (enrolled student caseload and prospective students)
25% Recruitment and yield initiatives (some travel required)
25% Administrative
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Experience with public speaking and presentations
Demonstrated understanding of the role of academic advising in enhancing student learning, development, and outcomes
Written and oral communication skills, to interact with students, faculty, staff and visitors
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Interpersonal skills
Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to students' diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and developmental needs
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Valid license to operate a vehicle in New York State
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a field related to academic advising or healthcare
Academic advising experience
Experience supporting online or nontraditional students
Experience in survey development, distribution, and analysis
Experience with Google Suite, DegreeWorks, Slate, SAS, Banner or similar business systems
Additional Information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask for current or prior compensation history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. For more information, contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations.
Payroll information can be found on the university website. Cover letters may be addressed to the "To the Search Committee." Postings remain active on the website and accept applications until closure. For the Dual Career Program information, visit the university site.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination. Inquiries regarding Title IX can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights. The university is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment and its services and programs. To request an accommodation, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator, arobins@binghamton.edu, 607-777-3660.
Application Instructions: All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange. Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 17, 2025. Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Please submit: Resume, Cover letter, and three professional references. You may upload additional documents after uploading your resume. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents at the Interview Exchange site.
Application URL (for reference): http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=189852
#J-18808-Ljbffr