<p>Budget Title Senior Counselor Campus Title Senior EOP Counselor School/Division Student Affairs, Division of Department Educational Opportunity Program Office Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SL4 Salary Range $64,500-$69,500 Salary Determination</p> <p>Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.</p> <p>Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary</p> <p>The Senior Counselor of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) focuses on the retention, high achievement, and graduation of EOP students by providing counseling, academic support, and social guidance for students. The Senior Counselor adheres to EOP best practices, including individual and frequent interaction with students and ensures that tutoring needs are met both in the academic year and during the Summer Institute.</p> <p>The annual salary for this position is $64,500-$69,500</p> <p>Watch to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland:https://vimeo.com/1038936490</p> <p>What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?</p> <ul> <li>Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency. </li><li>Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement. </li><li>SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval. </li><li>Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding. </li><li>Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings </li></ul> <p>Major Responsibilities</p> <p>Academic Counseling: 40%</p> <ul> <li>Provide counseling and advising services to program students, which may include personal and career counseling and advising regarding academic policies, processes, and procedures pertaining to financial aid, course withdrawal, leaves of absence, change of major, and transfer </li><li>Liaise with relevant academic and support departments, and the Student Government Association (SGA) and student groups in order to build and maintain relationships beneficial in supporting EOP students' needs </li><li>Maintain frequent contact with students, often weekly, to ensure EOP supportive services such as tutoring, advising, and counseling, as well as campus wide supportive services are being appropriately and effectively offered to and utilized by students. Actively manage caseloads to ensure students are receiving services on a regular basis. </li><li>Maintain clear and accurate records of meetings with students </li><li>Deliver the fall EOP COR 101 course and co-teach the Summer Institute pre-Cor 101 </li><li>Serve as the lead to help students with finding and applying for scholarships </li></ul> <p>Tutoring: 20%</p> <ul> <li>Provide assistance with the hiring and training of tutors which includes providing input regarding identifying prospective tutors </li><li>Create the tutors' schedule for the academic year and the Summer Institute </li></ul> <p>Program Administration: 35%</p> <ul> <li>Assist with the Summer Institute food procurement by submitting the USDA grant, and collaborate with Cortland Auxiliary Services (CAS) on the meal plan that is offered </li><li>Assist students with applying for internships and provide them with guidance throughout the process </li><li>Assess students' well-being and academic performance and identify those in need of the probation program </li><li>Represent the program positively to the University, relevant government bodies, the public and prospective students </li></ul> <p>Professional Service and Development: 5%</p> <ul> <li>Serve on campus committees and/or community-based organizations as appropriate to position </li><li>Stay well-informed of trends and best practices by attending conferences, reading publications, and networking with professional colleagues </li></ul> <p>Functional and Supervisory Relationships</p> <ul> <li>Reports to the Assistant Director of the Educational Opportunity Program </li><li>Work closely with other departments including Financial Aid, Care and Outreach Services, Disability Resources, Counseling and Wellness Services, and the Campus Police, support services, and academics ensuring the students are fully aware of these services and are utilizing them </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree </li><li>Human Services experience such as working in community, residential care, or institutional settings, such as Student Affairs, providing direct services such as leading a group, organizing an activity, or offering individual counseling </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A master's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Educational Administration, or a related Student Affairs area </li><li>Experience working in an educational opportunity program </li><li>Experience working in higher education </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Understanding social justice issues and challenges experienced by students representing marginalized groups and/or underserved communities and advocating for these students </li><li>Knowledge in counseling and retaining students who are disadvantaged and from diverse cultural backgrounds </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Effective interpersonal skills including active listening, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students </li><li>Strong organizational skills to manage caseloads, coordinate services, and maintain accurate records </li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills to identify and address student needs and to find solutions crucial for success </li></ul> <p>About the University</p> <p>A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.</p> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.</p> <p>Job Close Date</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Posting Number S23325 Review Start Date 06/04/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10103</p> <p>Special Instructions</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicant</p>