Academic Advisor (Multiple Positions) Transfer Student Success Center, Division of Student Affairs

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Academic Advisor (Multiple Positions)- Transfer Student Success Center, Division of Student Affairs
**POSITION DETAILS**
Hunter College seeks motivated and student-focused professionals to serve as the inaugural Transfer Student Success Center (TSSC) Academic Advisors.

The Academic Advisors will report to the Academic Advising Manager.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Academic Advisors will be responsible for the following duties:
+ Provide personalized, one-on-one advising to a caseload of transfer students, helping them understand degree requirements, transfer credit evaluations, and academic planning
+ Maintain accurate advising notes and student records in the student information system
+ Identifies critical milestones and transitions for transfer students and will advise students regarding all aspects of their curriculum
+ Works closely with supervisor, faculty members, and other academic advisors and departments to ensure that transfer students are presented with a broad base of opportunities with which to optimize their experience at Hunter College
+ Facilitate group advising sessions and workshops on topics such as time management, major and career exploration, academic success strategies, and degree planning
+ Assist in planning transfer orientation sessions, social mixers, welcome events, and transfer appreciation programs
+ Uses multiple technologies to advise and communicate with student caseload including CUNYFirst, DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate, Zoom, project management software, etc.
+ Proactively engages students in advising process through appointment campaigns and regular communication
+ Provide support with financial aid related applications or appeals
+ Collaborate with the Financial Aid Office to help students resolve common financial aid issues and explore available federal, state, and institutional aid options
+ Advisor is expected to have staff photo and biography on website, and engage in virtual advising, chat rooms, social media, videos, and online tutorials.
+ Participate in professional development to stay informed about best practices in student advising and transfer student success
+ Performs other duties as assigned
+ Position may occasionally require evening and/or weekend work
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Bachelor's Degree required.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master’s degree in higher education or a related field
+ Experience in a higher education setting, particularly with student advising or support
+ Familiarity with CUNYFirst, EAB Navigate, or DegreeWorks
+ Bilingual or multilingual skills
+ Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
+ Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population
+ Comfort with technology, including Microsoft Office and student information systems
+ High level of empathy, patience, and a commitment to student success
**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
**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**
**_$50,500 - $59,544,_** **_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.
*** 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**
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.
To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the **Job Opening ID number 30999** .
Click on the Apply Now button and follow the application instructions.

Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin.

Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.).

The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
**Incomplete applications will not be considered.**
Please include:
+ Cover Letter and/or Statement of scholarly interests
+ Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
+ Names and contact information of 3 references
**Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.**
**CLOSING DATE**
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 10/01/2025.

The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled.

Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
**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
30999
Location
Hunter College

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