Student Counseling Director - Health and Wellness

Student Counseling Director - Health and Wellness

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia's degree-seeking students are born outside the United States;

they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).

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

• Advanced degree strongly preferred.

• Eight to ten years' experience required with a demonstrated level of increased responsibility, preferably in higher education or a comparable environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Directs a college counseling center, integrating counseling services into a comprehensive student development experience.

• Manages a counseling center providing a variety of services such as individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, workshops, classroom instruction, and academic intervention

• Supervises and develops counseling faculty and staff

• Develops department budget and manages fiscal affairs

• Directs planning, evaluation, assessment and marketing of counseling services

• Interfaces with academic departments, other College offices, and student groups to assess program needs and develop appropriate responses

• Participates in inter-divisional programs to increase student success and retention

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name:
Student Counseling Director

Higher Education Officer

Exempt

$91,878 - $136,546

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.

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September 3rd, 2026

CUNY Job Posting:
Managerial/Professional

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 : 32579

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Job Type: Full-Time