Academic College Discovery Student Support Specialist

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers for graduate study

Generous paid time off

Health plans

Job summary

The City University of New York's College Discovery Program at Hostos Community College seeks an Academic College Discovery Student Support Specialist. The role provides counseling, advisement, and financial aid guidance to students with high potential, reporting to the College Discovery Program Director.

Responsibilities include managing caseloads, leading seminars, and participating in program and college-wide committees. In-person presence is essential; evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology.
• Two years' related experience.
• Note: not a mental health counselor/practitioner position.
• LMSW license preferred.
• Experience in higher education setting preferred.
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Manages an assigned caseload with developmental academic advisement and counseling.
• Provides financial aid information and conducts group counseling sessions.

Skills

Counseling

Academic advisement

Career counseling

Student support

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology

LMSW license preferred

Job description

Academic College Discovery Student Support Specialist

POSITION DETAILS

The College Discovery (CD) Program at Hostos Community College utilizes a personalized approach to providing support services to students who have high potential for success but need assistance with the necessary academic preparation to pursue college level work. The CD Program supports students from admissions through graduation, helping them reach their full potential and achieve academic success.

The College Discovery Department invites applications for an Academic College Discovery Student Support Specialist. The Support Specialist will report directly to the College Discovery Program Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages an assigned caseload. Provides developmental academic advisement as well as student counseling related to career, personal, and transfer.

• Provides financial aid information to students and conducts counseling group sessions.

• Leads/facilitates new student seminars.

• Assumes related responsibilities within the program division of student development.

• Serves on departmental and college wide committees; participates in office meetings.

• Other related duties as needed.

• Essential duties require in-person presence.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and two years' related experience. Other related master's degrees can be considered.

Note: this is not a mental health counselor/practitioner position and is not responsible for providing psychological counseling.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• LMSW license

• Experience working in a higher education setting

• Availability to work evening and weekend hours

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides educational programs, academic advice, and assistance to College Discovery students. College Discovery is a higher education opportunity program established to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college.

• Provides advice to students covering academic, social, career, and related issues, making appropriate referrals as needed

• Determines areas of need and develops and teaches orientation programs, seminars, student workshops, and other activities

• Develops academic interventions related to student academic status and success

• Reports on activities and outcomes, assisting with report-writing and data collection

• Collaborates with academic and student support departments to ensure students are utilizing available services and programming

• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$63,995 - $73,294; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin October 15, 2026

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: 32894

Location: Hostos Community College

Job Type: Full-Time