Academic Senior Advisor - International Student Services

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduateStudy

Generous paid time off

Health plans

Job summary

LaGuardia Community College within CUNY seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive advising to F-1 international students and oversee their academic success. You will collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, and student affairs to plan degrees, monitor progress, and support timely degree completion.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree with four years of advising-related experience, a master's degree, and strong skills in organization, communication, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• One year directly related to providing college-level advising.
• Master’s degree in education, counseling, or related field.
• Understanding of the needs and challenges facing international students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience advising students in special programs and/or with a cohort model.
• Experience developing student- and learning-centered programming to support student success.
• Familiarity with student development theory and academic advising principles.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication (written and oral), and facilitation skills.
• Strong data management and computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and an aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
• Experience using CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft), a plus.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising and holistic support to F-1 international students.
• Advise on academic requirements, degree planning, major selection, transfer pathways, and career exploration.
• Interpret and communicate institutional policies, immigration-related requirements, and college procedures affecting international students.
• Monitor student progress using DegreeWorks, CUNYfirst, EAB Navigate, and other student success technologies.
• Develop individualized success plans and refer to tutoring, accessibility, career services, and wellness.
• Assist with orientations, workshops, outreach campaigns, and educational programming focused on student success.
• Collaborate with faculties and campus partners to ensure coordinated support for international students.
• Serve on college committees, task forces, and advising initiatives; contribute to policies and procedures.
• Train, mentor, and supervise peer advisors, student employees, and college assistants.
• Provide onboarding support to newly admitted students throughout their tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Facilitation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CUNYfirst/PeopleSoft

MS Office

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree‑seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first‑generation college students.

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree‑seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first‑generation college students. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty‑six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low‑income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising and holistic support to F-1 international students to promote academic success, retention, persistence, and timely degree completion;
• Advise students on academic requirements, degree planning, major selection, transfer pathways, career exploration, and the relationship between academic and professional goals;
• Interpret and communicate institutional policies, academic regulations, immigration-related requirements, and college procedures affecting international students;
• Monitor student progress using DegreeWorks, CUNYfirst, EAB Navigate, and other student success technologies to proactively identify and assist students experiencing academic or personal challenges;
• Develop individualized success plans and make referrals to campus resources, including tutoring, accessibility, career services, and wellness programs, among others;
• Assist with orientations, workshops, outreach campaigns, and educational programming focused on student success, academic planning, and F-1 compliance;
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and other campus partners to ensure coordinated support for international students;
• Serve on college committees, task forces, and advising initiatives; contribute to the development and implementation of advising policies, procedures, and best practices;
• Train, mentor, and supervise peer advisors, student employees, and/or college assistants assigned to the department;
• Provide guidance and tailored support while engaging a cohort of newly admitted students throughout their onboarding process and completion of required tasks;

Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

• One year directly related to providing college-level advising.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g., education, counseling, social and behavioral sciences).
• Understanding of the needs and challenges facing international students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience advising students in special programs and/or with a cohort model.
• Experience developing student- and learning-centered programming to support student success.
• Familiarity with student development theory and academic advising principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, within the department and with faculty and other administrators.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication (written and oral), and facilitation skills.
• Strong data management and computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and an aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
• Experience using CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft), a plus.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Cuny Title Overview

• 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

$57,252 - $79,598

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

September 26th, 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:

32022

Location:

LaGuardia Community College

Job Type:

Full-Time