Academic Advisor/Tutor Coordinator Of Aop/Heop

The Academic Advisor/Tutor Coordinator of AOP/HEOP helps provide leadership and administrative support for two opportunity programs that have existed at the College since 1969. Duties include: providing academic advising for a caseload of approximately 50 students; management of the AOP Tutoring Program; management of peer mentoring program (PAL); assisting with the implementation of the five week AOP/HEOP Summer Program, and assisting with required HEOP reports and assessment efforts.

▪ Student Advising. Provide advising services for a caseload of approximately 50 students. This includes social, career, financial, and academic advising.

• Management of the AOP Tutoring Program. Management includes hiring and training Tutors and Tutor Coordinators; establishing policies and procedures for the implementation of tutoring; processing of tutor time sheets and tutor reports; and overseeing data collection on tutoring hours for HEOP reporting.
  
  

▪ Management of the Peer Assistance Link (PAL) program. This includes the process of pairing incoming first-years with upperclass students, planning events for mentors and mentees, and conducting assessment of the program.

▪ Reporting. Assist with required reporting for bi-annual HEOP reports to the New York State Education Department. This includes documentation of advising services provided as well as student performance and achievement.

▪ AOP/HEOP Summer Program. Assist the Director with the planning and implementation of the five week AOP/HEOP Summer Program for approximately 30 incoming AOP/HEOP students. This can include hiring summer faculty and staff, providing staff training, collecting student data, compiling the schedule, arranging presentations and workshops, organizing weekend activities, and being on-call for emergencies.

• Coordinate events and workshops for AOP/HEOP students. In collaboration with other AOP/HEOP staff, identify desired events, workshops, and information to provide for students and help facilitate their implementation.
  
  

▪ Other related duties as assigned.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
  
  

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

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