• Academic SEEK Student Support Specialist

    CUNY (Brooklyn, NY)


    Academic SEEK Student Support Specialist

    POSITION DETAILS

    Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks an Academic SEEK Student Support Specialist. Reporting to the SEEK Director, the Academic SEEK Student Support Specialist will provide a range of services (i.e., academic advisement, career exploration, social-emotional, and related assistance) to support a caseload of students and their various needs as they pursue their educational goals.

     

    The Percy E. Sutton Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) Program is CUNY’s higher education opportunity program. It is designed to assist students in low-income households with academic potential who are inadmissible to a bachelor’s degree granting program from high school. The SEEK Program provides educational support, academic advisement, and counseling assistance, all of which are aimed at strengthening students’ basic skills, bolstering their academic success in all levels of college coursework, and maximizing their retention to graduation.

    In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the successful candidate’s duties will include but are not limited to the following:

    + Build academic success plans and use advisement tools (i.e. FOCUS 2.0) with students

    + Determine areas of need and refer students to appropriate services both on- and off campus

    + Maintain records regarding services provided

    + Generate reports on services provided, enrollment projections, and others as requested by the SEEK Director

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and two years' related experience. Other related master's degrees can be considered.

     

    Note: this is not a mental health counselor/practitioner position and is not responsible for providing psychological counseling.

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Provides educational programs, academic advice, and assistance to SEEK students. SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) is a higher education opportunity program established at the senior CUNY colleges to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college.

     

    - Provides advice to students covering academic, social, career, and related issues, making appropriate referrals as needed

     

    - Determines areas of need and develops and teaches orientation programs, seminars, student workshops, and other activities

     

    - Develops academic interventions related to student academic status and success

     

    - Reports on activities and outcomes, assisting with report-writing and data collection

     

    - Collaborates with academic and student support departments to ensure students are utilizing available services and programming

     

    - Performs related duties as assigned.

    CUNY TITLE

    Higher Education Assistant

    FLSA

    Exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    $70,815 - $74,490; Salary commensurate with education 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

    From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting form outside our system, please visit https://cuny.jobs/brooklyn-college/new-jobs/ .

     

    Applicants should provide a cover letter and resume in .doc or .pdf format.

    CLOSING DATE

    October 12, 2025

    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

     

    30957

     

    Location

     

    Brooklyn College