Senior Academic Advisor

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services. The Senior Academic Advisor in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advisement provides comprehensive academic advising to a caseload of Lehman College undergraduate degree-seeking students. Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Academic Advisement, the Senior Academic Advisor supports student success by guiding students in academic planning, degree completion, and navigating college policies and resources. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advises students on academic issues with respect to curriculum and general education requirements, selection of major and minor areas, and academic standards including those for retention and probation.
• Engages in ongoing, proactive outreach and targeted interventions to support the academic success of an assigned student caseload.
• Evaluates student records to certify progress toward graduation and conduct preliminary graduation audits with regard to general education requirements.
• Serves as a resource to students with regard to academic policies and standards, grading policies, and various appeal processes.
• Refers students to other campus support services when appropriate.
• Assists Director with various departmental projects, as needed.
• Consults with faculty and staff of other administrative offices on academic matters May work evenings/weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree preferred; knowledge of PeopleSoft, DegreeWorks and Microsoft Office.

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

$61,831-$70,815 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.