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CUNY Academic Advising Coordinator - Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science in Queens, New York
Academic Advising Coordinator - Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science
POSITION DETAILS
LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit to learn more.
CUNY 2x Tech is a Mayoral initiative to prepare New Yorkers for tech careers by supporting the expansion of a world-class public higher education pipeline. As a core component of the City’s tech workforce development strategy, the “CUNY 2x Tech” initiative will be expanding to three new colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system to equip tech graduates with the skills and experience they need to succeed in tech careers in NYC. To achieve this goal, the “CUNY 2x Tech” initiative provides a comprehensive investment in instruction, advising, and experience that are essential to prepare New Yorkers for 21st century jobs, and was developed in direct response to the needs identified by NYC academic leaders and industry professionals. In partnership with the tech training team of the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), the CUNY 2x Tech initiative will also support the expansion of the TTP Residency internship program to eligible students at
Duties include:
Provide mandated academic advisement and registration assistance for declared majors in the Computer Science fields;
Provide 1:1 advisement for students approaching graduation who are majoring in Computer Science and related departments each year;
Support students' persistence in tech majors;
Promote connections for students to supportive services, such as tutoring and career services to increase persistence in the major;
Perform graduation checks;
Serve as a resource for staff and faculty on student advisement issues;
Work with students to determine stops, advise into newly created initiatives addressing developmental needs, and schedule on-demand registration appointments;
Ensure that Computer Science students are on track to participate in relevant CUNY 2x Tech-related programs;
Maintain database of students with Advising cohort;
Develop a hybrid academic-career map for the Department that provides students with timed guidance both on the courses required to earn a degree within the major and the milestones students need to meet to be positioned for success on the job market when they graduate;
Performs related duties and occasional weekend responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent written and oral communication skills
An understanding of the tech industry and its relationship to higher education.
Experience with data and reporting (both quantitative and qualitative written reports)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous familiarity with academic advisement, particular in STEM fields.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience or ability to quickly learn appropriate modules in the CUNYFirst system.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Provides basic administrative support for the academic counseling program.
Coordinates group student academic counseling and advisement workshops; schedules on-going advisement sessions
Works with students to resolve academic issues by providing policy information and/or referrals
Assists with training students, faculty and staff on use of advising technologies
Conducts workshops for new faculty
Updates advisement communication materials
May conduct surveys of student services to evaluate program effectiveness; compiles data to prepare activity reports as needed
May occasionally offer general academic advisement to students in degree and certificate programs.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Academic Advising Coordinator
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary: $44,411 - $65,946
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.
HOW TO APPLY
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Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with review to begin September 15 th 2024 (Revised)
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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 ID
28866
Location
LaGuardia Community College
CUNY
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