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Academic Advisor – Multiple Positions - Office of Advising, Division of Student Affairs

POSITION DETAILS

Hunter College is seeking multiple Academic Advisors. Reporting directly to the Academic Advising Managers, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Academic Advisors will be responsible for the following duties:

+ Provides academic advising for undergraduate students and works closely with supervisor, faculty, and other academic advisors and departments to ensure that students are presented with a broad base of opportunities with which to optimize their experience at Hunter College.

+ Identifies and creates high impact academic advising practices.

+ Identifies critical milestones and transitions for students and will advise students regarding all aspects of their curriculum

+ Uses multiple technologies to advise and communicate with student caseload including CUNYFirst, Degree Works, EAB Navigate, Zoom, project management software, etc.

+ Engages in proactive advising, including group programming for potential and current students; integrates best practices that support increased retention and graduation rates such as credit momentum, timely major declaration, and connection to campus resources and opportunities.

+ Proactively engages students in advising process through appointment campaigns, group advising, and other related technologies and communication. Practices an advising approach that teaches an in-depth understanding of curricular options and course planning.

+ Works with faculty members and staff from other departments to identify opportunities for collaboration with advising and new initiatives dedicated to supporting student success.

+ Identifies and uses resources to support student success and make appropriate referrals.

+ Seeks to strengthen advising relationships with strategic partners such as Admissions, Career Development Services, Financial Aid, Pre-Professional Advising, and the Learning Centers.

+ Assists in the ongoing development and assessment of learning outcomes for advising.

+ Utilizes research and theory related to student learning, advising, and retention to promote student success.

+ Actively promotes accessibility and visibility of advising through public programs and online presence. Advisor is expected to have staff photo and biography on website, and engage in virtual advising, chat rooms, social media, videos, and online tutorials.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Position may occasionally require evening and/or weekend work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of higher education administration, advising or related experience preferred.

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

Salary commensurate with education and experience, **46,103-$54,268** .

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.

* *** CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.

To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the **_Job Opening ID number #30217._**

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, \_ or ç))

Incomplete** **applications** **will** **not** **be** **considered. Please include:

+ CoverLetterorStatementofscholarlyinterests

+ CurriculumVitae/Resume

+ Namesandcontactinformationof3references

Upload** **all** **documents** **as** **ONE** **single** **file--** **PDF** **format** **preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on **06/02/2025** . The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial roun _d_

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

30217

Location

Hunter College