Academic Senior Advisor (HEa) - CCNY CWE

Academic Senior Advisor (HEa) - CCNY CWE

Since 1847, The City College of New York has provided a high quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. CCNY embraces its role at the forefront of social change.

Located in the heart of New York City, CCNY is home to such important 'firsts' as:
The first college explicitly founded on the ideal of educating the 'whole people', the first documentary film program in the U.S., the first intercollegiate lacrosse game played in the U.S., first student government in the nation, and the longest running Alumni Association in the U.S. It is ranked #1 by The Chronicle of Higher Education out of 369 selective public colleges in the United States on the overall mobility index.

This measure reflects both access and outcomes, representing the likelihood that a student at CCNY can move up two or more income quintiles. In addition, the Center for World University Rankings places CCNY in the top 1.2% of universities worldwide in terms of academic excellence. More than 17,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in seven professional schools and divisions, driven by significant funded research, creativity and scholarship.

CCNY is as diverse, dynamic and visionary as New York City itself.

The City College Center for Worker Education. as a New York State-approved teacher education program, is also part of the School of Education. Since 1994, there have been several iterations, from small, union-partnered program to an NCATE accredited program with a citywide reputation for excellence. Responsibilities consist of academic advisement, student recruitment, and coordination of the Writing Center.

Reporting to the Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Academic Senior Advisor is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Provide academic advisement and guidance to all prospective and current students in ALL Undergraduate Degree Programs: BA in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts & Sciences, BA degree in Social Justice & Urban Life, and the BS in Early Childhood Education program.
• Advise pre-majors and assist with coordination of the program admission interview process
• Assist with the administration of the School of Education Admissions Test.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CWE Writing Center
• CWE is initiating 2 new MA Programs in fall 2026. This individual will support enrollment efforts related to the launch of these programs.
• Assist with both Undergraduate and Graduate recruitment and attend recruitment events, both on-campus and off campus.
• Complete and submit Degree Audits and Graduation Degree verification checks for the BA in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts & Sciences program.

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

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

Higher Education Assistant

Exempt

Salary Range: $70,815 - $82,663. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once…