Senior Academic Advisor, International Student Success

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduateStudy

Generous paid time off

Health plans

Job summary

LaGuardia Community College within CUNY seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive advising to F-1 international students and oversee their academic success. You will collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, and student affairs to plan degrees, monitor progress, and support timely degree completion.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree with four years of advising-related experience, a master's degree, and strong skills in organization, communication, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• One year directly related to providing college-level advising.
• Master’s degree in education, counseling, or related field.
• Understanding of the needs and challenges facing international students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience advising students in special programs and/or with a cohort model.
• Experience developing student- and learning-centered programming to support student success.
• Familiarity with student development theory and academic advising principles.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication (written and oral), and facilitation skills.
• Strong data management and computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and an aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
• Experience using CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft), a plus.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising and holistic support to F-1 international students.
• Advise on academic requirements, degree planning, major selection, transfer pathways, and career exploration.
• Interpret and communicate institutional policies, immigration-related requirements, and college procedures affecting international students.
• Monitor student progress using DegreeWorks, CUNYfirst, EAB Navigate, and other student success technologies.
• Develop individualized success plans and refer to tutoring, accessibility, career services, and wellness.
• Assist with orientations, workshops, outreach campaigns, and educational programming focused on student success.
• Collaborate with faculties and campus partners to ensure coordinated support for international students.
• Serve on college committees, task forces, and advising initiatives; contribute to policies and procedures.
• Train, mentor, and supervise peer advisors, student employees, and college assistants.
• Provide onboarding support to newly admitted students throughout their tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Facilitation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CUNYfirst/PeopleSoft

MS Office

Job description

LaGuardia Community College within CUNY seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive advising to F-1 international students and oversee their academic success. You will collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, and student affairs to plan degrees, monitor progress, and support timely degree completion.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree with four years of advising-related experience, a master's degree, and strong skills in organization, communication, and program