Academic ASAP Student Advisor (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Title:                     Academic ASAP Student Advisor (Multiple Vacancies) 

Job ID:                        30161

Location:                     College of Staten Island

Full/Part Time:             Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:   Regular

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the ASAP|ACE Program Director (or their designee) the academic advisor is responsible for providing academic advisement services to their cohort of students in accordance with program policy, with the goal of retaining the maximum number of students each semester and graduating a minimum of 50% of each student cohort. The ASAP|ACE academic advisor will collaborate with other program staff, as well as faculty to provide coordinated services and support student success. The ASAP|ACE academic advisor assists with all program initiatives, including special events and recruitment, if necessary. The ASAP|ACE Academic Advisor, through a holistic and intrusive advisement approach:

• Manages a caseload of approximately 150 students from program entry through graduation ensuring academic, personal and professional growth and development, with the goal of graduating at least 50% of students within a specified timeframe.
• Supports students, in collaboration with program leadership, faculty and staff, to promote the planning of intentional academic and career pathways.
• Provides proactive outreach to a cohort of students regarding college procedures and policies, including enrollment, academic advising, and academic standing.
• Coaches and supports students to make appropriate academic and career decisions and connect students to appropriate resources to remove barriers and promote academic persistence and success.
• Supports prospective students by attending ASAP’s Orientation, Institute, etc. and by providing advising support to incoming students at ASAP|ACE and CSI’s advisement events.
• Uses advising technologies such as CUNYfirst, Schedule Builder, Navigate DegreeWorks, Transfer Explorer, and other emerging technology/software to support and monitor students’ academic progress to degree completion
• Facilitate group advisement sessions and freshman seminar/orientation sessions to support students’ transition to the program and college.
• Plans and facilitates in conjunction with ASAP|ACE Associate Directors, student engagement events and activities such as workshops, open houses, etc. to engage and build community amongst students.
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours to support program function 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in an appropriate discipline and four years related experience.   

PREFERRED Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Social Work or related field 
• At least two (2) years’ experience providing academic advisement, guidance, support and services to students
• Strong understanding of the educational needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds
• At least one (1) year experience working with historically marginalized racial groups in the U.S in education, particularly Black, Indigenous, and Latinx groups. 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and detailed student records
• Demonstrated skill in understanding and respecting cultural differences
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Access and Excel); and aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
• Strong organization, collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of equitable and inclusive advisement practices to support students

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.

The ASAP Advisor is a member of an integrated College team providing individual academic, career and related support to an assigned group of college students as they progress through the program.
- Delivers comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion
- Conducts workshops and group advisement on topics of relevance and interest
- Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services
- Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other college staff as needed to support student success
- Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs
- Supports annual recruitment of students
- Organizes periodic special events and programs for students, faculty and staff
- Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$52,267 - $68,004

*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

To apply, please visit http://cuny.jobs/ and enter the Job ID# in the “What” section field. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information) as one file.

CLOSING DATE

May 15, 2025