Senior Academic Advisor: Student Success & Career Readiness

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baruch College in New York seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide holistic, integrated advising that supports undergraduate students’ progress, personal development, and career readiness. You will guide degree planning, explore academic pathways, and connect students with internships and experiential learning opportunities.

Working in the Office of Undergraduate Advisement, you will coordinate referrals with academic departments, track cases, and maintain open lines of communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Commitment to student success and inclusive environment.
• Experience in advising, academic counseling, career counseling and/or student success initiatives.
• Familiarity with Navigate 360, CUNYfirst, and DegreeWorks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic, integrated advisement by listening to student needs, assessing academic progress, and identifying underlying academic, personal, and career-related barriers.
• Providing clear, accurate, and comprehensive guidance on academic planning, degree requirements, institutional policies, and administrative processes.
• Incorporating career readiness advising into student interactions, including exploration of career pathways, skill development, internships, and post-graduation planning.
• Coordinating referrals and collaborative support across academic departments, student services, and career services when needed.
• Tracking student cases and ensuring consistent follow-through from initial contact through resolution, including proactive outreach when necessary.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with students, faculty, and campus partners to support continuity of care and student success outcomes.
• Supporting a seamless, student-centered experience that integrates academic planning, retention strategies, and career development into a unified advising model.
• The role strengthens student success by reducing institutional barriers, improving time-to-resolution, and helping students navigate both academic and career pathways with greater confidence and clarity.

Skills

Communication

Advising

Student success

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Navigate 360

CUNYfirst

DegreeWorks

Job description

Baruch College in New York seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide holistic, integrated advising that supports undergraduate students’ progress, personal development, and career readiness. You will guide degree planning, explore academic pathways, and connect students with internships and experiential learning opportunities.

Working in the Office of Undergraduate Advisement, you will coordinate referrals with academic departments, track cases, and maintain open lines of communication with