Academic Advising Specialist

POSITION DETAILS

Queensborough Community College invites applications for a Student-Athlete Academic Advising Specialist who will be reporting to the Director of Athletics within the Division of Student Affairs. The Student-Athlete Academic Advising Specialist is responsible for supporting the academic success of student-athletes with an additional responsibility of assisting with military and veteran students enrolled at the College.

Duties and responsibilities include:

-Advise student-athlete population and support them in navigating the prerequisites and courses needed to be on track to meet graduation requirements at QCC.

-Assess student needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences to support the implementation of a successful academic plan and degree attainment.

-Serve as Athletics Department game day administrator for select home events.

-Assist with Athletics Department social media management.

-Serve as a liaison to other departments throughout campus.

-Manage an approximate 200 student advisory caseload of students, in addition to student athletes, leveraging advising technology such as Navigate, CUNYFirst (PeopleSoft) Degree Audit, Degree Planner, and other relevant technology.

-Support the advisement and registration of Military, Veterans, and their Dependents.

-Facilitate workshops for students and faculty; assists with other departmental meetings.

-Develop academic degree plans and perform graduation audits.

-Establish and maintain student advisement files; prepare advisement activity reports.

-Responsible for conducting assessment reports on Academy student caseloads.

-Responsible for participation in ongoing training for academic curriculum and advising best practices.

Evening and weekends required as needed.

CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. A Master's degree can be substituted for two years' of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree preferred.

Experience working within an intercollegiate athletics department.

Experience working with student-athletes, veterans, and diverse populations.

Academic advisement experience in a higher education setting.

Social media management experience.

Experience collaborating with various departments and stakeholders.

Experience speaking and presenting at orientation, workshops, and training events.

Ability to work seamlessly in-person and remotely.,

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Administers an academic advising center or unit.

• Collaborates with other academic and administrative offices to maintain a comprehensive academic advisement program

• Ensures students are provided with consistent, accurate, and prompt advising services, coordinating with academic departments

• Works with students to resolve academic issues, providing information and/or referral

• Develops orientation programs to engage and retain students and instructs students, faculty and staff on use of advising technologies

• Conducts assessments to strengthen advisement programs

• Organizes and facilitates training for faculty advisors

• Develops print and online communication materials

• May supervise office operations and budget

• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$64,649 - $70,238.

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

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 provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

December 13, 2024.

Review of resumes to begin immediately.

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

29410

Location

Queensborough CC