Academic Advisor

Location: New York

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is a unique and vibrant learning institution. It is a non-profit, regionally accredited college offering associate, bachelor’s, and master's degrees, with state-of-the-art campus in the Hub district of the South Bronx. For over 60 years, MCNY has offered highly motivated learners a powerful model of Purpose-Centered Education that promotes personal transformation and constructive change in workplaces and communities.

MCNY enrolls approximately 1,000 students annually into its accelerated degree programs with convenient onsite and remote schedules for added flexibility.

Summary The Academic Advisor is part of the Student Success team, working under the supervision of the Director of Student Success to create, implement, and promote a wide variety of activities and programs focusing on the needs of all students. The Academic Advisor will be assigned a case load of students, while working collaboratively with other advisors to support students.

MCNY enrolls daytime, evening, and Saturday students. As part of the team, the Academic Advisor will be required to work some late evenings, occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:

Monitor the academic progress of designated students to ensure a successful path to completion of the degree

Partner with designated Deans/Directors to identify trends and issues in the programs and proactively develop strategies to address student concerns

Advise students on classes to be taken on a semesterly basis

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, or related field required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstration of initiative and passion for student success

Sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills are essential

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficient in Microsoft Office and will be required to learn various internal student information and learning management systems

Experience with Blackboard or Moodle preferred

Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed; travel to Bronx location

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work as a member of a team, where cooperation and initiative are valued

Minimum of two years of experience working in higher education with students from diverse backgrounds

Minimum of two years of experience working with students covered by the ADAQualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume above or mail to Metropolitan College of New York, Human Resources, 463 East 149th Bronx, New York, NY 10455.For more information about MCNY please visit the College’s website y.eduMCNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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