Academic Advisor (HEa) - Colin Powell School (3 Positions)
POSITION DETAILS
The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York is hiring three Academic Advisers to support and advise undergraduate students. The Academic Advisers will join the Colin Powell School's Office of Academic Advising, which currently consists of six full-time advisers. They will report to the Director of this office and will be responsible for one-on-one advising, developing and implementing programs to support student success, and monitoring and reporting on student progress toward degrees, as required by the College and CUNY.
The Colin Powell School is home to the City College of New York's social science departments as well as the College's core business, public service, and leadership development programs. With almost 4000 students and graduating the most CCNY students annually, the Colin Powell School's mission is to transform the nation's most diverse student body into tomorrow's global leaders. Half of our students are immigrants, and most come from lower-income backgrounds. More than sixty percent are first-generation college students, and eighty-five percent are people of color. The Colin Powell School and City College remain among the most effective engines of economic and social mobility in the United States. The successful candidates will help advance this mission with a focus on academic progress and success for our students.
The City College of New York is located in the heart of New York City. CCNY is ranked #1 by The Chronicle of Higher Education out of 369 selective public colleges in the United States on the overall mobility index. This measure reflects both access and outcomes, representing the likelihood that a student at CCNY can move up two or more income quintiles. In addition, the Center for World University Rankings places CCNY in the top 1.2% of universities worldwide in terms of academic excellence. More than 16,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in eight professional schools and divisions, driven by significant funded research, creativity, and scholarship. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic, and visionary as New York City itself.
(Campus-specific Information and duties)
Provides comprehensive academic counseling to a diverse student population and contributes to the successful operations of an academic advising unit
Work with the Dean, Associate Dean, Director of Academic Advising, the Division, the Office of Student Success, and department advisors to support planning, scheduling, and coordination of academic advising and registration activities for the academic departments and programs within the Colin Powell School
Offers comprehensive advisement to full-time and part-time students
Work with academic affairs staff, admission, student affairs, ACE, and the HUB to assist students in declaring majors and select appropriate courses
Ensure students are provided with consistent, accurate, and prompt advising services in coordination with academic departments
Provide guidance to students on available financial aid options and strategies for funding their education
Uses multiple technologies to advise and communicate with students, including CUNYFirst, DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate, Zoom, and other systems
Proactively engages students in advising process through appointment campaigns and regular communication
Monitors students' performances and takes appropriate action if necessary; resolves students' problems regarding curricular requirements
Develops academic plans and performs graduation audits
Work with students to resolve academic issues, providing information and/or referral
Collaborate with other academic and administrative offices to maintain a comprehensive academic advisement program
Represent the Colin Powell School at admissions events and coordinate advising social media pages
Works with representatives of other student service units, such as the Registrar, to assure a high level of student service
Perform degree audits for degree candidates within the division
Support the division's adherence to college policies and procedures, write reports, and maintain databases
Participate in professional development to stay informed about best practices in student advising and transfer student success
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing academic advising in a higher education setting
Familiarity with student information systems (e.g., CUNYfirst/PeopleSoft, DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate)
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Administers an academic advising center or unit.
Collaborates with other academic and administrative offices to maintain a comprehensive academic advisement program
Ensures students are provided with consistent, accurate, and prompt advising services, coordinating with academic departments
Works with students to resolve academic issues, providing information and/or referral
Develops orientation programs to engage and retain students and instructs students, faculty and staff on use of advising technologies
Conducts assessments to strengthen advisement programs
Organizes and facilitates training for faculty advisors
Develops print and online communication materials
May supervise office operations and budget
Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary Range: $76,937 - $86,741. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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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CLOSING DATE
May 24, 2026
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: 32158
Location: City College of New York
Job Type: Full-Time
