POSITION DETAILS
“ At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility ”
The Office of Undergraduate Advisement and Orientation provides comprehensive academic advisement to all Baruch undergraduates. The advisement staff promotes student-centered partnerships that encourage and support students both in their academic success and in meeting academic and personal goals.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Academic Advisor will perform the following duties:
- Participate in group and individual advisement and registration sessions for all new freshman and transfer students
- Utilize current CUNY Technology such as Navigate, DegreeWorks and CUNYfirst and enhance the quality of the advisement program.
- Monitors students' performances and takes appropriate action if necessary; resolves students'problems regarding curricular requirements.
- Participates in orientation for new students.
- Assist and participate in College wid and CUNY wide activities
- Work with a case load of students to develop individualized academic plans.
- Disseminate information on Baruch College and CUNY policies and procedures.
- Stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates.
- Engage in professional development activities such as joining professional organizations, staying current with professional standards and literature, and building information technology skills to enhance work performance.
- Extended hours, evenings hours and weekend hours (when needed) required
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required.
Preferred Qualification:
- Two years’ professional experience working in a higher education setting, preferably in advising, counseling, or similar field
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
$62,689- $65,946; 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 and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
April 5, 2024 (Revised)
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.