ASAP|ACE Academic Advisor (HEOa)

POSITION DETAILS

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees in technology and health related degree programs, other career-oriented degrees and liberal arts transfer degrees in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Technology and Design, and Professional Studies. We are the largest public college of technology in New York State and exceptional in that we go beyond traditional class offerings to create a high-tech, hands-on educational experience for our students, to prepare them for a rapidly changing world. The college's ASAP|ACE program invites applications for an ASAP|ACE Academic Advisor.

Reporting to the ASAP|ACE Associate Director of Advisement, the academic advisor is responsible to carry out advisement services to their cohort of students in accordance with program policy, with the goal of retaining the maximum number of students each semester and graduating a minimum of 50% of each student cohort. The ASAP|ACE academic advisor will collaborate with other program staff, as well as faculty to provide coordinated services and support student success. The academic advisor assists with all program initiatives, including special events and recruitment, if necessary.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Deliver comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion, according to campus program advisement rubric.

• Utilize campus degree maps to create semester by semester academic plans for freshman, continuing and/or transfer students as appropriate.

• Consistently review student progress and provide timely interventions to keep students on track toward degree.

• Enter/document/track all student contact in ASAP program and/or college student database; recommend referral and services as appropriate.

• Run student contact queries/reports consistently to determine the outreach and follow up needed to meet students with the frequency and modality required by the program.

• Conduct workshops and group advisement on topics of relevance and interest.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and four years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology or Social Work

• Experience providing culturally competent guidance, support, and services to a diverse student body

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and detailed student records

• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Access and Excel), and aptitude to learn new systems as needed

• Strong organizational, collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of equitable and inclusive advisement practices to support students

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.

The ASAP Advisor is a member of an integrated College team providing individual academic, career and related support to an assigned group of college students as they progress through the program.

• Delivers comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion

• Conducts workshops and group advisement on topics of relevance and interest

• Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services

• Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other college staff as needed to support student success

• Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs

• Supports annual recruitment of students

• Organizes periodic special events and programs for students, faculty and staff

• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$52,267 - $62,411. Salary commensurate with qualifications 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 must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after July 23, 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

28662

Location

NYC College of Technology