Academic Senior Advisor - International Student Services

 

**POSITION DETAILS**

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Director of New Student Engagement and International Student Services, the Academic Senior Advisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide International students with advising support to facilitate timely degree completion;

• Help students clarify their academic and professional goals and provide guidance on the alignment of academic major and professional goals;

• Communicate program requirements and benchmarks effectively to international students;

• Provide International students with accurate and timely information, including academic requirements, as well as institutional policies and procedures;

• Monitor International students' progress continuously and support students' academic planning by assisting them with student electronic tools, such as DegreeWorks, CUNYfirst etc;

• Maintain accurate records and analyze data on international student progress and enrollment activities;

• Participate in student recruitment, enrollment, and engagement activities for all students including international students with Fl and J1 visas;

• Develop and conduct student workshops to promote student success and persistence;

• Serve as a participating member of the college-wide academic advising council;

• Trains and manage a cohort of peer advisors, and college assistants assigned to the department;

• Provide guidance and tailored support while engaging a cohort of newly admitted students throughout their on-boarding process and completion of required tasks;

• Prepare and provide program leadership with reports on student progress and enrollment status;

• Provides administrative and logistical support to the Student Engagement and ISS Director.

 

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

 

 

 

Provides expert and/or specialized academic counseling a diverse student population.

• Offers comprehensive advisement to full-time and part-time students

• Works with other academic affairs staff as well as enrollment and student affairs to assist students to declare majors and select appropriate courses

• Monitors students' performances and takes appropriate action if necessary; resolves students' problems regarding curricular requirements

• Develops academic plans and performs graduation audits

• Provides information to students regarding student support services, college policies and program procedures and guidelines

• Facilitates workshops; assists with other department activities such as course scheduling

• Establishes and maintains student advisement files; prepares activity reports and analyses

• May supervise extramural activities, such as internships and community service; may assist with accreditation efforts as needed

• May provide career and transfer services and/or specialized program counseling

• May supervise junior advising and/or clerical staff

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Senior Academic Advisor

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Assistant

**FLSA**

Exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$52,267 - $64,649

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 should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

October 11th, 2024

**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 : 28869

Location : LaGuardia Community College