Academic Advisor - NYSOP Funding (Multiple positions)

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Advisement & Transfer or her designee, the successful candidate will work with the student services area, including Registrar and Testing; deliver and coordinate academic advisement and transfer services to a diverse urban community college population; and work with a large number of students on an individual and group basis.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Initially meet with students and refer them to appropriate support services, if necessary;
• Monitor student eligibility, academic progress and NYSOP program participation to ensure compliance with NYSED regulations
• Utilize various technologies to support and communicate with student caseload including CUNYfirst, DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate, Zoom, etc.
• Assist with the delivery of transfer information sessions;
• Provide academic audits for students preparing to apply for graduation;
• Provide academic and transfer advisement, using various media (including e-advisement);
• Evening and/or weekend hours are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred:

• Provide academic audits for students preparing to apply for graduation;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communications and analytical skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides academic counseling and planning services to a diverse student population.

• Assists students with clarifying values and goals; counsels students regarding educational options, requirements, policies and procedures.
• Offers academic and personal support to guide students through the course selection process
• Provides students with effective and timely referral to other college and external support services
• Monitors and evaluates students' educational progress by conducting academic progress audits
• Establishes and maintains student files, databases and records; prepares activity reports and analyses
• May specialize in providing advice on specific programs or to specific student groups
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Advisor

CUNY TITLE Assistant to HEO

FLSA Exempt