Associate Director of Advisement; Academic Advising Manager

ASAP Associate Director of Advisement (Academic ASAP Advising Manager) POSITION DETAILS

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).

Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps motivated community college students earn degrees as quickly as possible, with a goal of graduating at least 50% of students within three years. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full‑time study, mandatory tutoring, and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid‑eligible students and free use of textbooks and monthly Transportation support for all students.

Further information is available y.edu/ASAP.

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in an appropriate discipline and six years related experience.

• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Experience in higher education or working with college students strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the educational needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in special programs and/ or with a cohort model

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full‑time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and Metro Cards for all students.

Further information is available y.edu/ASAP.

Reporting to the ASAP Director, the ASAP Advising Manager supervises the work of the ASAP advisement team at their campus, coordinates advisement programming and other special student activities, and assists the ASAP Director in key program administrative areas.

• Supervises ASAP advisors in delivery of comprehensive support services to ASAP students
• Oversees timely entry of student enrollment and program contact tracking data into the ASAP database
• Monitors and assesses data reports on a regular basis with advisors for accuracy to ensure movement towards ASAP success benchmarks and to determine student support needs
• Oversees ongoing training and professional development for ASAP advisement staff
• Monitors, disseminates, and ensures compliance with changes in college…