Academic Advisor - Multiple Positions - Office of Advising, Division of Student Affairs

CUNY Hunter College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in New York is seeking multiple Academic Advisors to guide undergraduate students. The role involves advising, collaboration with faculty, and utilizing technology to enhance student success. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and preferably two years of relevant experience. This position offers a chance to impact students' educational journeys in a vibrant academic community.

Benefits

Health plans

Competitive retirement benefits

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Two years of higher education administration or advising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising for undergraduate students.
• Engages in proactive advising and group programming.
• Identifies critical milestones for students.

Skills

Advising

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CUNYFirst

DegreeWorks

EAB Navigate

Zoom

Job description

Academic Advisor - Multiple Positions - Office of Advising, Division of Student Affairs

POSITION DETAILS

Hunter College is seeking multiple Academic Advisors. Two of the Academic Advisors will report to the Academic Advising Manager and one of the Academic Advisors will report to the Academic AdvisingSpecialist.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Academic Advisor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provides academic advising for undergraduate students and works closely with supervisor, faculty,andotheracademicadvisorsanddepartmentstoensurethatstudents arepresented withabroadbaseofopportunitieswithwhichtooptimizetheirexperienceatHunterCollege.
• Identifies andcreateshigh impactacademic advisingpractices.
• Identifiescriticalmilestonesandtransitionsforstudentsandwilladvisestudentsregardingall aspects of their curriculum
• Usesmultipletechnologiestoadviseandcommunicatewithstudentcaseloadincluding CUNYFirst, DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate, Zoom, project management software, etc.
• Engagesinproactiveadvising,includinggroupprogrammingforpotentialandcurrentstudents; integrates best practices that support increased retention and graduation rates such as credit momentum,timelymajordeclaration,andconnectiontocampusresourcesandopportunities.
• Proactively engages students in advising process through appointment campaigns, group advising,andotherrelatedtechnologiesandcommunication.Practicesanadvisingapproach that teaches an in-depth understanding of curricular options and course planning.
• Workswithfacultymembersandstafffromotherdepartmentstoidentifyopportunitiesfor collaboration with advising and new initiatives dedicated to supporting student success.
• Identifiesandusesresourcestosupportstudentsuccessandmakeappropriatereferrals.
• SeekstostrengthenadvisingrelationshipswithstrategicpartnerssuchasAdmissions,Career Development Services, Financial Aid, Pre-Professional Advising, and the Learning Centers.
• Assists in theongoing developmentandassessmentoflearningoutcomesforadvising.
• Utilizesresearchandtheoryrelatedtostudentlearning,advising,andretentiontopromote student success.
• Activelypromotesaccessibilityandvisibilityofadvisingthroughpublicprogramsandonline presence. Advisor is expected to have staff photo andbiography on website, andengage in virtual advising, chat rooms, social media, videos, and online tutorials.
• Performsotherdutiesasassigned.
• Positionmayoccasionallyrequireeveningand/or weekendwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor?s degreerequired.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of highereducation administration, advising or related experience preferred.

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

Salary commensurate with education and experience, 46,103-$54,268 .

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.

• * CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.

To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number #30217.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç))

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:

• CoverLetterorStatementofscholarlyinterests
• CurriculumVitae/Resume
• Namesandcontactinformationof3references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 21 days . The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial roun d.

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

30217

Location

Hunter College