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University at Buffalo

Senior Academic Advisor, School of Nursing

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $64K - $75K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ March 28th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Senior Academic Advisor for the School of Nursing. The role involves advising prospective and current undergraduate nursing students through various communication methods, developing retention initiatives, managing academic progress reviews, and coordinating outreach events to support student success and academic goals.

Highlights

  • Advise first-year, transfer, major changer, and nursing students via in-office, telephone, and virtual settings.

  • Develop and implement retention strategies and communication plans for at-risk students.

  • Manage grade review processes and monitor academic progress affecting financial aid eligibility.

  • Host informational sessions for potential incoming transfer students.

  • Participate in TAP and Excelsior reviews for nursing majors.

  • Respond to inquiries from prospective and current students and parents.

  • Supervise work study students and student ambassadors as needed.

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of professional student advising experience required.

  • Preferred: Master’s degree related to Higher Education or Student Affairs, strong communication and organizational skills, experience with UB IT systems (HUB, Navigate, VZ Orientation, Siri), and supervisory experience.

  • Salary range: $64,474 - $75,000.