Educational Opportunity Program Academic Counselor - SUNY Old Westbury

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for eight consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Director, the EOP Academic Counselor is responsible for all assignments and/or projects related to the counseling of Educational Opportunity Program students as assigned by the Director. This position maintains a counseling relationship with program students by providing individual and group counseling sessions relating to academic, financial, career and personal counseling matters; submits periodic and semester counseling reports, records and data as required by the Director and the NY State Education Department; participates in the EOP orientation program; and maintains applicable office hours for EOP students. The incumbent works with students in the Pre-freshman Summer Program; provides support to the EOP admissions process; maintains logs of daily counseling activities; pays special attention to retention concerns; and monitors filing of financial aid applications. He/she serves on EOP standing committees and participates in other campus/community activities that involve EOP students or that can benefit the EOP.

The EOP Academic Counselor maintains channels of communication with and makes referrals to all on-campus offices and community services which impact the Educational Opportunity Program and its students, e.g., Financial Aid Office, Bursar's Office, Social Services, Career Development Center and Student Health Center and/or Counseling Center.

The counselor is responsible for the following:

• Provide academic and financial aid advising for new and continuing EOP students.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling sessions to help students maximize their academic, social, emotional, and educational development.
• Recommend and refer students to appropriate campus resources, support services, and/or designated outside agencies, in accordance with the policies of the Educational Opportunity Program and the College.
• Assess student needs and provide appropriate intervention(s).
• Partner and collaborate with college mental health practitioners in those instances where assistance is required in diagnosing and counseling a student.
• Assist in the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the EOP Pre-freshman Summer Program.
• Participate in programmatic assessment and make recommendations for changes.
• Serve on College committees that will enhance the development, effectiveness, and cooperation of the EOP Program and other areas.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Four (4) years of full-time experience in advising, counseling, preferably in higher education or other academic related experience, and/or in a social service environment with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and experience working with cultural and ethnically diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and proven ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of student development theory.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications including database management, presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) preferably in the areas of Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, Academic Advising, Social Work or other related careers.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience with diverse populations in a higher education environment with opportunity programs or related programs, (e.g., EOP/HEOP, SEEK).
• Experience in student programming, developing, coordinating, conducting workshops, events and/or programs.
• Experience with use of technology and experience with Microsoft Suite, Banner, Slate, and/or other student management software.
• Proficiency or fluency in Spanish.
• Background in academic advising and counseling for a diverse student population will be given priority.

Additional Information:

Salary range: $ 60,770.00 - $65,920.00 (plus $4,000.00 location pay) commensurate with education and experience

Comprehensive benefits package:

Position Type: Professional

Official Budget Title: Counselor

Campus Title: Educational Opportunity Program Academic Counselor

Department: Educational Opportunity Program

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: SL-3

FLSA Status: Exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online:

• cover letter,
• resume,
• contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references and,
• a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 11, 2026

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.