City University of New York - Graduate Center
Senior Academic Advisor – Macaulay Honors College (Two Vacancies) – Brooklyn College and Baruch College
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Administrator |
MACAULAY
HONORS COLLEGE AT CUNNY
35 West 67th St. New York, New York 10023 212 729-2900 f: 212 580-8130
Position Title: Senior Academic Advisor – Macaulay Honors College (Two Vacancies) – Brooklyn College and Baruch College
Job ID: 12676
Location: Graduate Center
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications
Closing Date: October 2, 2015
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
Inaugurated in the fall of 2001, Macaulay Honors College (MHC) is dedicated to providing outstanding educational opportunities for academically gifted students from the five boroughs of New York City and beyond. The Macaulay Honors College program includes generous financial support for each student, including a full-tuition merit scholarship and a $7,500 Opportunities Fund grant. In addition, the Honors College offers unique interdisciplinary seminars focusing on New York City, training in instructional technology, dedicated mentors and advisors, prominent visiting professors, internships, study abroad experiences, and a Cultural Passport that provides entrée to the vast cultural resources of New York City. Macaulay operates in partnership with eight CUNY campuses: Baruch, Brooklyn, City, Hunter, John Jay, Lehman, Queens, and Staten Island; graduates are awarded a degree jointly conferred by Macaulay and their home campus. Currently, Macaulay Honors College has approximately 2,032 University Scholars enrolled on the eight campuses.
There are two vacant positions: one located at Brooklyn College and one at Baruch College. One advisor will work at the Brooklyn College and the other advisor will work at the Baruch College. The primary responsibility of the Senior Academic Advisor is to advise and mentor honors students to maximize their chances of successful completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree. Reporting to Provost at Macaulay Honors College, with an additional reporting responsibility to the Macaulay Director at Brooklyn College or Baruch College, the Senior Academic Advisor will encourage honors students to develop the intellectual curiosity, civic engagement, and meritorious conduct expected of all honors students. Advisors will be an important resources to honors students, not only during their first two years in college but also as they move into their majors and begin to prepare for graduate and professional schools or other career objectives. Senior Academic Advisors will engage in the advisement and mentoring activities, listed below, on a full-time basis.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Advises students on course selection each semester and monitor progress toward degree;
- Advises students on selecting a major and finding major advisors and faculty mentors;
- Consults with faculty to assist students undertaking independent study and study abroad opportunities;
- Reviews and approves student applications to utilize the Opportunities Fund;
- Assists students with graduate school and fellowship applications and post-baccalaureate job searches;
- Participates in regular reviews of all honors students in terms of academic performance and community engagement; works with Honors Director to identify and retain at-risk students;
- Leads first-year student seminars and participate in other activities that help provide a firm transition for honors students into college roles and expectations;
- Oversees peer-mentoring or buddy systems and ambassador programs;
- Works closely with Honors Advisors on the other campuses as well as with Macaulay central staff to support student success;
- Participates in Macaulay Honors activities on the campuses and centrally as well as in local and national professional development opportunities;
- Advises students about Macaulay required co-curricular activities, including internships, study abroad, and community service; also advises on other activities involving student organizations;
- Acts as liaison (for both the student and the college Honors program) to campus student affairs and support services, such as Career Services, Counseling Services, Tutoring Center, Registrar, Bursar, and Financial Aid;
- Creates and/or acts as an instructor and participate in other activities that help enrich the writing, academic skills, or pre-professional skills of Macaulay students;
- Improves advisory best practices through participation in the Advisors Council.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- 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
Contract Title: Higher Education Assistant
FLSA: Exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
A preferred candidate should have:
- M.A. in student counseling, guidance, or a related discipline preferred, or advanced academic degree and counseling experience
- Four years of related experience, two years of relevant experience with high achieving or honors students, preferably in a diverse, urban institution of higher education
- Flexible work schedule, including some evening and weekend hours
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Experience with student information and automated degree audit systems
- Familiarity with the best practices in academic advisement
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse undergraduate student population
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HOW TO APPLY: https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL Click on "Apply Now" below which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. Make sure to upload a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information) by the closing date. OR Go to http://cuny.jobs/ and search for Job ID 12676 |
Website: | https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/15/2015 |
Closing Date | 12/14/2015 |