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University at Buffalo

Academic Advisor, College of Arts & Sciences

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K - $58K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ February 19th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring an Academic Advisor for the College of Arts & Sciences. The Academic Advisor provides comprehensive support and counseling to undergraduate students, including freshmen, transfer students, and those at risk of not completing their degrees. The role involves managing advising caseloads, facilitating academic planning, collaborating with university services, and supporting student success initiatives.

Highlights

  • Advise incoming and continuing undergraduate students on academic programs, transfer evaluations, degree requirements, class registration, and progress tracking.

  • Develop strategies to assist under-performing students and partner with university offices for support services.

  • Manage scheduled and walk-in advising sessions, group advising, and classroom presentations.

  • Collaborate with department leaders, faculty advisors, and university services like Career Services and Counseling Services.

  • Maintain knowledge of university regulations and assist students with form completion and navigating academic policies.

  • Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience working with undergraduate students in higher education required.

  • Experience with academic advising and student success initiatives preferred.

  • Salary range from $57,151 to $58,000 annually.

  • Reports to the Director of CAS Advisement Services within the CAS Student Advisement and Services department.

  • Must comply with FERPA confidentiality standards and may require periodic evening and weekend work.