Counselor Associate, Academic Advisement Center

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Care Plan and Dental Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefit Plan

FIT Tuition Exemption Program

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, S…)

4-day Summer Workweek

Qualifying Employer for PSLF

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Technology seeks a Counselor Associate in the Academic Advisement Center to provide student-centered guidance from enrollment through graduation, helping students develop degree plans and understand curricula.

You will collaborate with faculty and staff, navigate MyFIT and other systems, and support advisement initiatives, with some evenings/weekends, contributing to student success and timely degree completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 2 years of relevant advisement experience.
• Experience in higher education advising preferred.
• Strong communication and student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic guidance from enrollment to graduation.
• Assist with degree mapping, policies, and degree audits.
• Monitor progress and support students facing academic or financial aid challenges.
• Guide students in navigating MyFIT and other systems.
• Maintain detailed advising notes for continuity of care.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and campus partners.
• Support advisement events, orientations, and programs.
• Communicate important deadlines and milestones.

Skills

Student guidance

Degree mapping

Policy interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Electronic reporting tools

Job description

Job Description: The Counselor Associate in the Academic Advisement Center provides comprehensive, student-centered academic guidance to support FIT students from enrollment through graduation. This role partners closely with students to develop and monitor individualized degree plans, interpret academic policies and curricula, and promote timely progress toward degree completion. The Counselor Associate serves as a key resource for navigating institutional systems, connecting students to campus resources, and fostering informed academic decision-making. Through collaborative engagement with faculty, advisors, and campus partners, the position contributes to student success, retention, and overall academic achievement at FIT.

Location: New York, NY Category: Staff Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Sep 29 2026 Job Description: The Counselor Associate in the Academic Advisement Center provides comprehensive, student-centered academic guidance to support FIT students from enrollment through graduation. This role partners closely with students to develop and monitor individualized degree plans, interpret academic policies and curricula, and promote timely progress toward degree completion. The Counselor Associate serves as a key resource for navigating institutional systems, connecting students to campus resources, and fostering informed academic decision-making. Through collaborative engagement with faculty, advisors, and campus partners, the position contributes to student success, retention, and overall academic achievement at FIT.

Essential Functions

Academic Advisement & Student Support

• Provide individualized academic guidance, including degree mapping from enrollment through graduation, with expertise in degree requirements, minors, academic policies, and degree audit systems.
• Monitor student academic progress and standing; proactively support students experiencing academic or financial aid challenges, including probationary statuses.
• Assist students with questions regarding FIT programs, curriculum, and academic procedures, ensuring accurate and consistent advisement.

Systems & Technology Support

• Guide students in navigating MyFIT, including degree audit and registration systems, to promote academic independence and success.
• Maintain detailed electronic advising notes for all student interactions to support continuity of care and effective advising practices.
• Manage and update required student success platform(s) in accordance with departmental standards.

Collaboration & Engagement

• Work collaboratively with Academic Advisement Counselors (NCF), program coordinators, and faculty to ensure comprehensive management of student academic plans.
• Participate in Academic Advisement Center initiatives, including advisement and registration events, orientations, and college-wide programs (some evenings/weekends required).
• Contribute to team development, professional growth initiatives, and ongoing improvements to advising practices.

Administrative & Program Support

• Communicate regularly with students regarding key academic deadlines, events, and milestones.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Academic Advisement Center's mission.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in academic advisement or a related higher education role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Degrees that support student/personal development are preferred, e.g. Education, Psychology, Communication, Sociology and related disciplines.
• Experience working within higher education institutions as an academic advisor or in support of academic development and student success.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of academic advisement models and processes.
• Strong technology proficiency, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, electronic reporting tools, and student information systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered, inclusive advising approach.
• Ability to facilitate effective group advising or counseling sessions.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic environment.

Additional Information

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary

Salary: $70,522.32 per year; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $70,522.32 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 92, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at [phone].

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an office space. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional bending or twisting, occasional walking, constant repetitive motions, frequent use of hands to handle objects, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.