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New River Community College

Enrollment and Advising Specialist - Decker College of Nursing and Health Scienc

New River Community College, Binghamton, New York, United States

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Job Description Budget Title:

Academic Advisor (SL-3)

Salary:

$57,151

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.

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)

The approximate allocation of time is:

50% Student advising (enrolled student caseload and prospective students)

25% Recruitment and yield initiatives (some travel required)

25% Administrative

The successful candidate must be organized, proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Success in this role also requires the capacity to thrive in a dynamic environment.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information 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 until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

Payroll information can be found on our website

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit: https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

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 on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University\'s complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator, email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:

http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=189852

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.

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