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Coordinator of Advising and Veteran Services

Position Number: 4832047
Location: Middletown, NY
Position Type: Academic Advising

Coordinator of Advising and Veteran Services

Category: Staff and Chair
Department: Academic Advising
Locations: Middletown, NY
Posted: Nov 30, 2023
Closes: Jan 19, 2024 - 11:59 PM EST
Type: 12-month
Position ID: 170290

About SUNY Orange:

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange), located in the scenic Hudson Valley, is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh, NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And, for over 70 years, SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity, has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful, energetic and impactful leadership, and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become, crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen, we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

Job Description:

SUNY Orange is currently seeking a Coordinator of Advising and Veteran Services to join the Advising Department.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising and under the lead direction of the Testing Center Manager, the Coordinator of Advising and Veteran Services will assist with maintaining the daily operations of the reception area within the Academic Advising Office. This will include supporting and coordinating staff coverage in the Academic Advising reception area, while also serving as the College's primary Veteran Certifying Official. The Coordinator of Advising and Veteran Services will advise prospective applicants, students, and/or families on veteran and military educational benefit information and provide referrals as needed. The Coordinator of Advising and Veteran Services provides exceptional customer service, and excels in classifying, filing and retrieving documents.

Travel may be required between both the Middletown and Newburgh campuses for events as needed. Travel may also be required for conferences pertaining to Veteran Affairs trainings, policies and requirements.

Requirements:

Education Required: Associate's degree or higher.
Experience Required: Two (2) years of experience in office administration in a fast-paced environment. Strong computer skills and familiarity with MS Office applications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

Community college or higher education experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; including the ability to speak and write effectively and to analyze, edit, review and interpret complex material.
Familiarity with working with Veteran educational benefits.
Ability to present complex information and data in coherent fashion.
Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all constituents and the public.
Perform well under pressure, within time constraints, with a high degree of accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality.
Ability to coordinate office work flow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines.
Able to work in a team-based environment.
Thorough knowledge of multi-phone lines systems; MS Office suite, Google suite.
Must be able to travel between the college's two campuses and other sites.
Bilingual Skills.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying: January 19, 2024

Position begins February 2024.

Salary: $48,075-$59,252 per annum, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, 12 month, Staff & Chair, grade 40 position.

SUNY Orange offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

Excellent low-cost health insurance.
Generous leave policy (including Winter and Spring Breaks).
Educational Assistance.
Retirement Plans.
Retiree Health Insurance.
Supplemental Insurance.

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.

Application Instructions:

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

Cover Letter
Resume
References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?
2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

To apply: https://occc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=170290