Academic Senior Advisor (HEa) - CCNY CWE

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition waivers

Paid time off

Job summary

The City College of New York is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor in New York, NY to provide expert academic counseling and advisement to a diverse student body across multiple undergraduate programs.

The role involves coordinating admissions processes, advising pre-majors, and supporting the CWE Writing Center and new MA program enrollments. This is a full-time position requiring strong teamwork and program development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement and guidance to all prospective and current students in ALL Undergraduate Degree Programs: BA in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts & Sciences, BA in Social Justice & Urban Life, and BS in Early Childhood Education.
• Advise pre-majors and assist with coordination of the program admission interview process
• Assist with the administration of the School of Education Admissions Test.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CWE Writing Center
• Support enrollment efforts related to new MA programs launching Fall 2026.

Skills

Academic advisement

Student recruitment

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Since 1847, The City College of New York has provided a high quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. CCNY embraces its role at the forefront of social change.

POSITION DETAILS

Since 1847, The City College of New York has provided a high quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. CCNY embraces its role at the forefront of social change.

Located in the heart of New York City, CCNY is home to such important 'firsts' as: The first college explicitly founded on the ideal of educating the 'whole people', the first documentary film program in the U.S., the first intercollegiate lacrosse game played in the U.S., first student government in the nation, and the longest running Alumni Association in the U.S. It is ranked #1 by The Chronicle of Higher Education out of 369 selective public colleges in the United States on the overall mobility index. This measure reflects both access and outcomes, representing the likelihood that a student at CCNY can move up two or more income quintiles. In addition, the Center for World University Rankings places CCNY in the top 1.2% of universities worldwide in terms of academic excellence. More than 17,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in seven professional schools and divisions, driven by significant funded research, creativity and scholarship. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic and visionary as New York City itself.

The City College Center for Worker Education. as a New York State-approved teacher education program, is also part of the School of Education. Since 1994, there have been several iterations, from small, union-partnered program to an NCATE accredited program with a citywide reputation for excellence. Responsibilities consist of academic advisement, student recruitment, and coordination of the Writing Center.

Reporting to the Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Academic Senior Advisor is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Provide academic advisement and guidance to all prospective and current students in ALL Undergraduate Degree Programs: BA in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts & Sciences, BA degree in Social Justice & Urban Life, and the BS in Early Childhood Education program.
• Advise pre-majors and assist with coordination of the program admission interview process
• Assist with the administration of the School of Education Admissions Test.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CWE Writing Center
• CWE is initiating 2 new MA Programs in fall 2026. This individual will support enrollment efforts related to the launch of these programs.
• Assist with both Undergraduate and Graduate recruitment and attend recruitment events, both on-campus and off campus.
• Complete and submit Degree Audits and Graduation Degree verification checks for the BA in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts & Sciences program.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Cuny Title Overview

Provides expert and/or specialized academic counseling a diverse student population.

• Offers comprehensive advisement to full-time and part-time students
• Works with other academic affairs staff as well as enrollment and student affairs to assist students to declare majors and select appropriate courses
• Monitors students' performances and takes appropriate action if necessary; resolves students' problems regarding curricular requirements
• Develops academic plans and performs graduation audits
• Provides information to students regarding student support services, college policies and program procedures and guidelines
• Facilitates workshops; assists with other department activities such as course scheduling
• Establishes and maintains student advisement files; prepares activity reports and analyses
• May supervise extramural activities, such as internships and community service; may assist with accreditation efforts as needed
• May provide career and transfer services and/or specialized program counseling
• May supervise junior advising and/or clerical staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Senior Academic Advisor

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range: $70,815 - $82,663. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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

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 to begin September 13, 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: 32408

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time