Academic Senior Advisor

Job Title

Academic Senior Advisor (Multiple Positions)

32019

LaGuardia Community College

Full-Time

Regular

• Provide individualized, developmentally appropriate academic advising to new, continuing, and returning students.
• Assist students in selecting appropriate courses each term based on degree requirements, career goals, transfer plans, placement scores, and academic standing.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to ensure accurate interpretation of college policies, degree pathways, prerequisites, and course sequencing.
• Support students in developing long‑term academic plans that align with their educational, career, and transfer goals.
• Leverage academic advising tools and technologies such as Navigate, Degree Works, and CUNYfirst to meticulously review and maintain accurate tracking of student progress and data.
• Monitor student academic progress, identify potential barriers to success, and initiate proactive outreach when students are off‑track.
• Track progress of students on probation and implement strategies to improve retention and academic performance.
• Assist students in continually monitoring and evaluating their education progress by reviewing academic audits, providing support services referrals and information on college policies.
• Develop, present and assess professional development and training workshops for students, faculty, and staff.
• May be called upon to serve on campus committees as appropriate and manage part‑time and support staff in the absence of the Director or Associate Director of Advising.
• Evening and occasional weekends required.

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

• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g., higher education, counseling, guidance, social work, or psychology) preferred.
• Experience working with first‑generation, low‑income, and/or historically underserved student populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, within the department and with faculty and administrators.
• Strong organization, project management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of student activities.
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office 365 and aptitude to learn new systems such as Degree Works, Navigate and People Soft.

$57,262 - $74,490 (salary commensurate with education and experience). CUNY benefits include health plans, retirement/pension benefits, tuition waivers for graduate study, and generous paid time off.

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. 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.