Assistant Director of Academic Advising, UPO Operations

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $72K - $77K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 16th, 2026

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University at Buffalo is hiring an Assistant Director of Academic Advising, UPO Operations. This position leads a team of academic advisors and manages undergraduate enrollment processes while delivering comprehensive advising services to support student persistence, retention, and degree completion in the School of Management.

Highlights

Oversee undergraduate enrollment from admission to enrollment, including first-semester programming.
Serve as liaison for enrollment initiatives and academic pathway collaborations with Admissions and campus partners.
Provide individualized advising via in-person, virtual, and group sessions, including proactive outreach.
Participate in orientation, welcome events, accepted student days, commencement, and classroom presentations.
Supervise and support a small team of academic advisors.
Master’s degree required; specialized knowledge or relevant experience needed.
Preferred minimum of five years in academic advising; supervisory experience preferred.
Salary range is $72,000 - $77,000 annually.
Position classified as Senior Academic Advisor, full-time, term appointment under UUP Professional bargaining unit.
Supports diverse undergraduate population in the School of Management.