John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) located steps from Lincoln Center at the cultural heart of New York City under the leadership of president, Karol V. Mason. John Jay is an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice and committed to the advancement of justice and just societies around the world. An Hispanic-serving institution that has been ranked third in the nation in black student success and a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility, John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups.
Founded in 1964, John Jay College is known for preparing its 15,000 students to serve the public interest as ethical leaders and engaged citizens. A public liberal arts institution offering bachelor's and master's degrees and participating in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, the College offers traditional criminal justice-related programs and a growing portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Students can choose from 33 majors, 13 master's degree programs, and two doctoral programs.
In 2011, the College opened a new 600,00 square foot building with a black-box theater, state-of-the-art lab space, a moot court, and a variety of virtual learning settings. Over the past 12 years, the college has experienced unprecedented faculty hiring and expansion of its curricular offerings. John Jay College is committed to diversity and inclusion and seeks colleagues who thrive in multicultural academic environments.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Continuing Students Advising Manager, the Senior Academic Advisor will partner in the planning, implementation, support and assessment of interventions that impact the engagement, retention, and degree completion of assigned students.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the successful candidates will also:
Develop individualized degree completion plans for their assigned caseload of freshmen and continuing students.
Participate in the development and implementation of group and individual advisement and career planning sessions for this cohort.
Conduct regular outreach to faculty and other college staff as needed to support student success and degree completion.
Maintain accurate tracking data and notes for each student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs.
Disseminate information on college and CUNY policies and procedures and stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in social science discipline, higher education administration, or a related field.
Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds.
Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team, within the department and with faculty and other administrators.
Strong organization, project management, communication, and facilitation skills.
Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Access and Excel); and aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
Experience with student caseload management, desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with Student Development Theory and knowledge of CUNYFirst (PeopleSoft), EAB Navigate.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
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
$64,649 - $75,575
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
If you are viewing the job posting on any website other than CUNYFirst, please follow the instructions below:
Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
Click "Search job listings"
Search by job opening ID number 28340
Click on "more options to search for CUNY Jobs"
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
Once you have registered and logged in with your username and password, upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references as one document.
CLOSING DATE
The review of resumes will begin on October 15, 2024.
The posting closes on November 8, 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.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally-recognized leader in educating for justice. John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent of students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups.