Transfer Pathways Advisor

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice seeks an Academic Advisor to support freshman and transfer students through advising, registration, and transition planning. You will coordinate with the CJA program, maintain transition databases, and help students navigate degree requirements.

Rooted in a diverse academic community, the role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with partner campuses, and commitment to access and excellence in higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• One or two years of direct advising experience with transfer students, students with disabilities, or students in academic difficulty preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact with a diverse faculty, staff and student population while representing the Academic Advising Center and the College.

Responsibilities

• Participate in group and individual advisement and registration sessions for all new freshman and transfer students including CUNY Justice Academy students.
• Work with a caseload of students on academic probation to develop individualized academic plans.
• Advise CUNY Justice Academy (CJA) students at select partner campuses on transition requirements, transfer credit equivalencies, and course selection.
• Disseminate information on John Jay college and CUNY policies and procedures.
• Serve as information resource on Justice Academy policies and procedures for students, faculty and staff at partner campuses.
• Co-facilitate Justice Academy events with community college and John Jay partners.
• Maintain student transition tracking databases and CJA advising email account.
• Engage in professional development activities and stay current with standards and IT tools.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Psychology / Sociology / Counseling related field

Job description

The City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice seeks an Academic Advisor to support freshman and transfer students through advising, registration, and transition planning. You will coordinate with the CJA program, maintain transition databases, and help students navigate degree requirements.

Rooted in a diverse academic community, the role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with partner campuses, and commitment to access and excellence in higher education.