Integrated Advisor

Research-Foundation-Cun; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks Academic Career Advisors to create career pathways and expand opportunities for students in New York’s emerging industries. You will work with Industry Specialists to support cohorts of undergraduate students, connecting them with relevant internships or full-time opportunities.

The position is based at Hunter College, on-site four days a week with one remote day, and is grant-funded through June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in academic or career advising.
• Ability to develop career pathways and connect students with internships or jobs.
• Comfort with technology to track programs and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create group and 1:1 activity to help students identify career goals and courses.
• Develop cohort identity as a peer network and guide internship planning.
• Assess students’ professional development at multiple points during the program.
• Participate in university-wide professional development and mentoring initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic departments on employer insights that influence curricula.

Skills

Career advising

Coaching

Program tracking tech

Employer relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Learning management systems

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:HUNTER COLLEGEBargaining Unit:NoIntegrated Advisor, CUNY Inclusive Economy InitiativeThe Office of Careers & Industry Partnerships (OCIP) at the City University of New York seeks Academic Career Advisors to create career pathways and expand employment opportunities for students in New York’s emerging industries. You will work with Industry Specialists to support a cohort of undergraduate students, connecting them with relevant internship or full-time opportunities in a selected industry.Build a Community:• Provide both group and 1:1 activity designed to help students identify career goals, academic courses, and goal-oriented career opportunities• Develop your cohort’s identity as a peer network• Help students plan for internships and other opportunities to build their experience in and exposure to workplaces• Assess students’ professional abilities and development at several points throughout the cohortEstablish a Peer Network:• Participate in CUNY-wide professional development and mentoring• Collaborate between academic/career advisors and academic departments on insights from employers that might influence curricula and individual student progressCreate Pathways:• Identify barriers to student success within areas of study related to career goals• Share information on student needs and connect them to supportive services and campus resources• Expand student exposure to careers and the courses needed to prepare for them• Coordinate programs to enhance job-seeking skillsPortfolio Management:• Create plans for your cohort’s structure of programs, assessments, advising and referral activities• Track progress, challenges and outcomes using state-of-the-art technology to measure success and make adjustments in real-timeOther duties as assigned.This position is grant-funded and is currently funded through June 30, 2027. Subject to satisfactory performance, continued programmatic need, departmental priorities, and available funding, the appointment may be extended into the following fiscal year. Reporting to the Program Director, the Integrated Advisor will be part of the Human Biology Program at Hunter College. The HumanBiology Program is a fast-growing interdisciplinary undergraduate major with >2,000 students that are interested in employment in the healthcare sector.The work location is the 68th Street Campus at Hunter College, and the expectation is to be on-site four days per week and remote one day per week.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA Bachelor’s degree is required. We seek motivated, flexible and resourceful people who can gain the confidence of others in an advising environment and execute successful programs.You may have skills or experience including:• Coursework or training related to adult development, including career development• Academic or career advising and/or coaching• Providing job-related services and adult basic skills training• Understanding of academic programs, majors, and methods to assure students’ successful progress• Understanding the needs and practices of employers in recruitment and selection• Comfort with technology to track programs and projectsPay Range:Minimum - Maximum: $85,995RFCUNY BenefitsEqual Employment Opportunity StatementThe 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.