Counselor academic advisor

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Nov 5 2025 Job Description:

Budget Title: Academic Advisor

Campus Title: EOP Counselor

Unit: Student Affairs

Professional Rank and Salary: SL-3; Minimum starting salary is $57151, DOQ

Location: Syracuse

Description of Duties:

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY ESF invites applications for the position of EOP Counselor in the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs. EOP provides access, academic support, and financial aid to undergraduate students who come from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. The EOP Counselor will advise students on the college transition, starting during the EOP Pre-College Summer Program and continuing through to graduation. The EOP Counselor is a key member of EOP team, is a staff member in the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, and will report directly to the EOP Director.

This is a 12-month obligation. Work Schedule: Full-time with occasional evenings and weekends. Four-week Summer College Program, typically in July, will require non-traditional hours.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide academic, career, social, financial, and personal advising to EOP students

• Develop and facilitate a 1-credit EOP first year success course, to include developing the course syllabus, presenting on success topics, securing guest presenters, and creating course assessments

• Assist with coordinating EOP tutoring, supplemental instruction, and study hours

• Assist with the planning and implementation of the EOP Pre-College Summer Program

• Serve as an advocate for EOP and the students accepted into the program

• Assist with the EOP admissions process, such as supporting EOP yield events, open houses, other recruiting activities

• Assist with the planning and implementation of EOP cohort bonding events

• Serve as chaperon for off-campus activities

• Attend EOP staff meetings and EOP programming

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive counseling records

• Actively participate in staff meetings and retreats, and Student Affairs programs

• Assist with major College and Division events and initiatives to include:

• New and Transfer Student Orientation (August and January)

• Commencement

• Family Weekend

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Two or more years' experience working with high school or college students

• Possess and maintain a NYS Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g. Higher Education, Teaching, Counseling, STEM)

• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds, including historically academically and economically disadvantaged backgrounds

• Experience working with students and families whose first language is not English

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Experience using databases and other technology, particularly Microsoft Office software

• Teaching or presenting experience

• EOP/HEOP alumni

Additional Information:

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SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.