Associate Director for Strategic and Transfer Advising Initiatives (Academic Lead Advisor)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York seeks an Associate Director for Strategic and Transfer Advising Initiatives. This role involves coordinating advisement for transfer students, managing a team of advisors, and enhancing student support services. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a background in academic advising. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of related experience required.
• Experience advising transfer students or students in academic difficulty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate advisement of transfer students.
• Supervise a team of 5 full-time and part-time advisors.
• Analyze transfer and CJA student data for reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration

Tools

DegreeWorks

CUNYFirst

EAB Navigate

Job description

Associate Director for Strategic and Transfer Advising Initiatives (Academic Lead Advisor)

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About John Jay College

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of CUNY and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, it is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. The college serves a diverse student body of 15,000 students, with nearly fifty percent being first-generation college students, including immigrants, students from low-income families, and other underrepresented groups.

Position Overview

The Associate Director for Transfer Advising will:

1. Coordinate advisement of transfer students.
2. Engage in proactive academic advising caseload management.
3. Promote awareness of support services and policies.
4. Train and promote use of electronic advising systems (DegreeWorks, CUNYFirst, EAB Navigate).
5. Collaborate with the Associate Director of Transfer Academic Programs for seamless student transition in CUNY Justice Academy.
6. Develop relationships with academic advising units and departments of partner campuses.
7. Supervise a team of 5 full-time and part-time advisors.
8. Analyze transfer and CJA student data for reports.
9. Participate in professional development activities.
10. Act on behalf of the Director in their absence.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of related experience are required. A Master’s degree in student personnel administration, higher education, counseling, or a related field is preferred. Experience advising transfer students, disabled students, or students in academic difficulty is also preferred. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse community.

Additional Details

This position offers a salary range of $96,602 - $107,789, with benefits supporting health, wellness, and professional growth. The review of applications begins on June 2, 2025, and the position closes on June 15, 2025. To apply, visit the CUNY employment portal, search for Job ID 30171, and submit your application with a cover letter, resume, and references as a single document.