Academic Senior Advisor

**POSITION DETAILS**

La Guardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. La Guardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, La Guardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.La Guardia.edu to learn more.

The Senior Academic Advisor reports to the Associate Director for Student Advising Services. The Senior Academic Advisor will:

• Serve as a resource and liaison to staff, faculty, and administrators on student advisement issues

• Create educational plans that outline the degree completion process.

• Help students clarify their goals and advise students regarding academic major, transfer options and related career choices.

• Provide academic/ programmatic support to students re-admitting back to the college as well as those at risk for probation and dismissal

• Provide students with customized and comprehensive information about educational options, requirements, policies, and procedures and transfer out guidance.

• Assist students in a continual monitoring and evaluating of their education progress by reviewing academic audits, providing support services referrals and information on college policies

• Develop, present and assess professional development and training workshops for students, faculty, and staff.

• May be called upon to serve on campus committees as appropriate and manage part-time and support staff in the absence of the Director or Associate Director of Advising.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Master's Degree preferred

+ Evening and occasional weekend required.

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Provides expert and/or specialized academic counseling a diverse student population.

• Offers comprehensive advisement to full-time and part-time students

• Works with other academic affairs staff as well as enrollment and student affairs to assist students to declare majors and select appropriate courses

• Monitors students' performances and takes appropriate action if necessary; resolves students' problems regarding curricular requirements

• Develops academic plans and performs graduation audits

• Provides information to students regarding student support services, college policies and program procedures and guidelines

• Facilitates workshops; assists with other department activities such as course scheduling

• Establishes and maintains student advisement files; prepares activity reports and analyses

• May supervise extramural activities, such as internships and community service; may assist with accreditation efforts as needed

• May provide career and transfer services and/or specialized program counseling

• May supervise junior advising and/or clerical staff

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Senior Academic Advisor

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Assistant

**FLSA**

Exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$52,267- $64,649

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**

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

October 17th 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.

Job ID

28990

Location

La Guardia Community College