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

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

Job summary

John Jay College seeks an Associate Director for Strategic and Transfer Advising Initiatives. This role involves coordinating advisement for transfer students, supervising a team, and engaging in professional development. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a commitment to supporting diverse student populations.

Benefits

Health Plans

Competitive Retirement Benefits

Tuition Waivers for CUNY Graduate Study

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' related experience required.
• Direct advising experience with transfer or disabled students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individual and group advisement of transfer students.
• Supervise a team of 5 full-time Advisors and part-time advisors.
• Engage in professional development activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

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

POSITION DETAILS

ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

A Carnegie designated Research Institution, the College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

POSITION OVERVIEW

In addition to the general duties the Associate Director for Transfer Advising will also be required to:

• Coordinate individual and group advisement of transfer students.

• Engage team in proactive academic advising caseload management.

• Promote students' awareness of key support services and institutional policies and procedures.

• Provide training and promote consistent use of Academic Advising electronic systems (i.e., DegreeWorks, CUNYFirst and EAB Navigate) among students, faculty, and staff.

• Work closely with the Associate Director of Transfer Academic Programs to ensure effective communication and a seamless transition for students in the CUNY Justice Academy (CJA).

• Develop relationships with academic advising units and academic departments of CJA partner campuses to support advisement of students in the dual degree programs.

• Supervise team of 5 full-time Advisors and part-time advisors.

• Collect and interpret Transfer and CJA students’ data for annual report.

• Engage in professional development activities such as, joining professional organizations, staying current with professional standards and literature, and building information technology skills to enhance work performance.

• Act on behalf of Director in his/her absence.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years' related experience required.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in student personnel administration, higher education, counseling or related field preferred. Direct advising experience with one or more of the following student populations preferred: transfer students, disabled students, or students in academic difficulty. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required. Ability to effectively interact with a diverse faculty, staff and student population while representing the Academic Advising Center and the College to internal and external constituents is required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides highly expert and/or specialized academic counseling to a diverse student population and contributes to the successful operations of an academic advising unit.

• 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

• Plans, develops, and presents special programs such as workshops, seminars, and general information sessions

• Develops communications and materials for students regarding support services, college policies and program procedures and guidelines

• Hires, develops, and supervises a team of academic advisors; provides general training and development to all advising staff

• Works with representatives of other student service units, such as the Registrar, to assure a continuously high level of student service

• Performs other related duties, as assigned

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$96,602 - $107,789

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 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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

The review of resumes will begin on June 2, 2025

The posting closes on June 15, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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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

30171

Location

John Jay College