Academic ASAP Student Advisor-HEOa

About the role

York College, founded in 1966, is a senior college of The City University of New York located in Jamaica, Queens. The College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they grow into passionate and engaged learners. York offers over sixty baccalaureate programs across disciplines such as accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, occupational therapy, and nursing, as well as six graduate programs. The College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations, with nine out of ten students from racial/ethnic minority groups and more than half being first-generation college students. York’s 50-acre campus includes science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College is committed to integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement.

The ASAP (Accelerated Study in Associate Programs) 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. The Advisor delivers comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with academic affairs staff, enrollment, and student affairs to assist students in declaring majors and selecting appropriate courses
• Monitors students' performance and takes appropriate action when necessary; resolves students' problems regarding curricular requirements
• Develops academic plans and performs graduation audits
• Provides information to students regarding student support services, college policies, program procedures, and guidelines
• Facilitates workshops and assists with department activities such as course scheduling
• Establishes and maintains student advisement files; prepares activity reports and analyses
• May provide career and transfer services and/or specialized program counseling
• May supervise junior advising and/or clerical staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in an appropriate discipline and four years of related experience
• Preferred: Master’s degree
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team within the department and with faculty and other administrators
• Strong organization, project management, communication, and facilitation skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of student activities
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and aptitude to learn new systems as needed

Pay

$77,097 – $82,384; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. Benefits include a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off. Staff also benefit from academic, arts, and athletic programs on campus and the opportunity to participate in a diverse academic community in New York City.