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Employer Name: City College of New York (CUNY)

Academic Advisor ? Student Academic Success HUB POSITION DETAILS The City College Of New York is soliciting applications for an Academic Advisor who will be reporting to the Deputy Director of the Student Academic Success HUB. the Academic Advisor is responsible for supporting the success of all students with a focus on students who have yet to declare a major. The student Academic Success Hub advises our undeclared student population and supports students in navigating the required prerequisites to be admitted into one of the college's professional schools. In addition, the advisor will assess student needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences to support the implementation of a successful academic plan and degree attainment. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Academic Advisor?s duties include but are not limited to: ? Provide advisement for incoming first year, transfer, and sophomore populations, regarding their academic plan, course selection, and academic standards. ? Support first-year and sophomore retention efforts through individual advisement, identifying areas of interest, major selection, and degree maps. ? Create and implement targeted communication to support the advisement of specific programs and/or student populations, such as maintaining social media accounts. ? Utilize advising technologies such as DegreeWorks, CUNYfirst, Schedule Builder, Enotes, Navigate, and other emerging software to provide academic advisement, and to monitor students? academic progress toward degree completion. ? Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus support services to address the academic needs of City College students. ? Assist with facilitation of seminars and/or workshops to improve student engagement, satisfaction, major exploration, career exploration, and academic preparedness. ? Assist in preparing enrollment, retention, and assessment reports for specific programs and/or student populations. Assist in administering student satisfaction surveys, learning outcomes, and other assessment instruments. ? Answer questions by email, phone, or virtually, from students, faculty, or administrators regarding degree requirements, academic regulations, and various other academic support services. ? Perform clerical and administrative duties. ? Participate in staff development programs, such as conferences, workshops, staff meetings, and College Wide Advising Council meetings and trainings. ? Occasionally work evening and/or weekend hours. ? Other duties as requested QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree required. Preferred Qualifications ? Two years related experience. ? Experience working in higher education setting. ? Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) ? Strong interpersonal/human relations skills. ? Excellent written and public speaking skills. ? Ability to maintain confidentiality. ? Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours. CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Provides academic counseling and planning services to a diverse student population. Assists students with clarifying values and goals; counsels students regarding educational options, requirements, policies and procedures. Offers academic and personal support to guide students through the course selection process Provides students with effective and timely referral to other college and external support services Monitors and evaluates students' educational progress by conducting academic progress audits Establishes and maintains student files, databases and records; prepares activity reports and analyses May specialize in providing advice on specific programs or to specific student groups Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Academic Advisor CUNY TITLE Assistant to HEO FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $44,411 CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. HOW TO APPLY Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows: Go to https://cuny.jobs/ Search for Job Opening ID number: 28882 Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions. Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document: Cover Letter Resume CLOSING DATE September 28, 2024. JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 28882 Location City College of New York