CUNY EDGE Advisor

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

RFCUNY's John Jay College of Criminal Justice seeks an Advisor to deliver integrated advising blending academic planning, career development, and student support, managing a caseload to promote persistence and graduation. This grant-funded role supports the HRA-funded CUNY EDGE program, internships, and ongoing workshops, with hybrid work arrangement and emphasis on inclusive, student-centered guidance.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in education, counseling, social work, or related field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years advising, case management, or student support services.
• Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations, including first‑generation and low‑income students.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic one-on-one and group advising integrating academic planning, career development, and individualized support.
• Guide students in selecting majors, planning coursework, and staying on track for timely graduation.
• Maintain a caseload, monitor academic progress, and intervene early to address challenges.

Skills

Advising

Case management

Student support

Communication

Documentation

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, public administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location: JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Bargaining Unit: No Program Overview CUNY EDGEis a grant-funded partnership between the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the City University of New York (CUNY),operatingacross 20 CUNY colleges. Housed within Academic AffairsatJohn Jay College, the program supports students receiving Cash Assistance in achieving academic success, completing their degrees, and preparing for meaningful careers. CUNY EDGEutilizesa holistic model that integrates academic advising, career development, and case management to support students from enrollment through graduation and into the workforce.

Position Summary Reporting to the Director, the Advisor plays a critical role in delivering an integrated advising experience that blends academic planning, career development, andpersonalindividualized student support. The Advisor manages a caseload of students and providesproactive,student-centered guidance to promote persistence, completion, and post‑graduation success.TheAdvisor alsosupportstheHRAFellowshipProgram-a paidopportunity for CUNY EDGE students.The programpromotes a culture of studentengagement and skilldevelopment viaworkshops, weekly timesheets, andongoing participation requirements. This role requiresa holistic approachthat connects students’ academic experiences with career pathways, while also supporting their navigation of institutional and public benefit requirements. The Advisor fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel empowered to achieve their goals. This is a grant‑funded positionwith the Research Foundation of CUNY.

Core Responsibilities

• Provideholisticone‑on‑one and group advising that intentionally integrates academic planning,career development, and individualized supportto help students persist, graduate, and achieve post‑graduationgoals
• Guide studentsin selectingmajors, planning coursework,scholarshipprocess,and staying on track fortimelygraduation
• Supportstudentsin exploring career interests, understandingworkforce expectations,applying for internship/ employmentopportunities,and career developmentresources. Maintain a caseload anddeliverconsistent,proactivesupport, including monitoringacademicprogressand intervening early to addresschallenges
• Assiststudents in navigatingfinancial aid, scholarships, andpublic benefit requirements, includingdocumentation processes-such ascompleting theHRA 154- schoolletter
• Contribute to program communications, materials, andinitiatives
• Maintainaccurateandtimelydocumentation ofadvisinginteractions and student outcomes in theData Management System (DMS– CUNY EDGE’s custom database)and EAB
• Navigate Support withthe HRAFellowship Program, includingstudent onboarding,orientation, workshops,timesheet tracking,case notes, and ongoing studentengagement
• Closely collaborating with other college departments, including financial aid, the bursar, the registrar, counseling center, career center, academic advising units, etc. Refer students, obtain student information, and receive referrals
• Contribute to audit readiness and reportingbymaintainingthorough records, supporting documentation collection, and ensuring alignment with programandHRArequirements
• Participate inprogram planning,staff meetings, and continuous improvement efforts, including data collection andassessments
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CUNY EDGE Director

Notes: Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, public administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in advising, case management, or student support services
• Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations, including first‑generation and low‑incomestudents
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students using a student‑centered and culturally responsiveapproach
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and similar tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field: Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology
• Experience in higher education advising or workforce development programs
• Familiarity with public benefits systems and/or compliance requirements
• Experience using student information systems oradvisingplatforms (e.g., Navigate, CRM tools)
• Experience supporting internships, job placement, or career programming
• Bilingualproficiency(Spanish preferred)

Pay Range: $55,000–$60,000

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post‑award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post‑award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub‑awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub‑awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post‑award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.