Academic Advisor jobs in New York

Academic Advisor

Job ID

28450

Location

Hostos Community College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

The Student Appeals Unit advises students who experience some form of academic difficulty during their college career. Students are placed on academic probation when their Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.0. The staff works with students to help them improve their academic standing and to work towards eligibility for graduation.

Reporting directly to the Associate Dean, the successful candidate will provide support to students who need to file appeals to regain good academic standing. In addition, responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

· Reviews and processes appeals related to the maintenance of Satisfactory Academic Progress (Title IV, TAP, Readmission of at-risk students) and administrative appeals.

· Conducts workshops and informs students about enrollment deadlines, campus policies, and procedures.

· In coordination with supervisor, makes recommendations on administrative review decisions after review of all written appeals and supporting documents.

· Monitors academic progress of students on academic probation; prepares reports for campus leadership.

· Works collaboratively with Financial Aid, OAA, Bursars, Admissions, and Advisement Units to assist students with their SAP appeals.

· Orients at-risk students on federal guidelines regarding the Academic Appeals and Title IV Appeal processes.

· Communicates decisions to students and works with students on follow-up.

· Assesses the impact of interventions and shares with leadership for planning purposes.

· Collaborates and communicates processes to Advisement Units for Administrative/SAP appeals.

· Responds to student inquiries in accordance with policies and procedures in a timely manner.

· Provides enrollment support and works collaboratively with Admissions and Advisement Units to support enrollment-related activities.

· Maintains a record of students flagged for academic dismissal and responds to student inquiries in a timely manner.

· Assesses the impact of intervention provided to at-risk student cohorts on retention.

· Essential duties require on-campus presence.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience working in higher education setting

• Experience using CUNY systems including CUNYFirst

• Availability to work evening and weekend hours when required

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides academic counseling and planning services to a diverse student population.

• Assists students with clarifying values and goals; counsels students regarding educational options, requirements, policies and procedures.

• Offers academic and personal support to guide students through the course selection process

• Provides students with effective and timely referral to other college and external support services

• Monitors and evaluates students' educational progress by conducting academic progress audits

• Establishes and maintains student files, databases and records; prepares activity reports and analyses

• May specialize in providing advice on specific programs or to specific student groups

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Advisor

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$44,411 - $47,861; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at cuny.jobs and navigate to the following: "Employment" and "Search Job Postings".

Please attach resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin May 17, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.