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Job Title: CSTEP Student Success and Program Advisor

PVN ID: QB-2502-006723

Category: Managerial and Professional

Job Description

General Description

The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), established in 1986 by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), is a statewide initiative that supports economically disadvantaged college students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as well as licensed professions such as law, psychology, accounting, massage therapy, and nursing.CSTEP provides a wide range of services to help students thrive academically and prepare for professional success. These include personalized advisement, skill-building workshops, research and internship placements, and opportunities for civic engagement.

The Student Success and Program Advisor will play a vital role in advancing CSTEP’s mission by advising students, coordinating academic and professional development activities, and supporting daily program operations. The ideal candidate will bring experience in student services, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to empowering students in STEM and licensed professions.

Other Duties

+ Provide academic advisement to a caseload of CSTEP students pursuing STEM and licensed professions

+ Assist students in understanding degree requirements, academic policies, and aligning their course selections with educational and career goals

+ Conduct regular student check-ins to monitor academic progress and address challenges or barriers

+ Plan, coordinate, and facilitate student activities, workshops, and professional development events

+ Support recruitment and retention efforts through outreach, relationship-building, and engagement strategies

+ Maintain accurate, confidential student records and assist with required program reporting

+ Prepare assessments and reports related to student progress, advisement, and program impact

+ Coordinate student participation in statewide and regional conferences and support regional CSTEP committee activities

+ Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to expand academic and career opportunities for students

+ Other duties as assigned

Employment Details:

+ Start Date: Upon Hire

+ End Date: June 30, 2026

+ Contract Renewal: Annually, contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education, preferably in student services, academic advisement, or program coordination

+ Strong organizational, communication, and event-planning skills

+ Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations and promote academic and professional growth

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in a related field

+ Experience with grant-funded programs and compliance

+ Knowledge of STEM education and related career pathways

+ Familiarity with effective student engagement strategies in higher education

+ Dynamic personality with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals (https://www.rfcuny.org/rfwebsite/media/0zrcgdyw/rfcuny-benefits-at-a-glance-ft-2025-project-employee.pdf)

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department Student Affairs/ CSTEP

Status Full Time

Annual Salary Range $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

Closing Date Nov 02, 2025 (Or Until Filled)

Bargaining Unit No

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