The City University of New York

ASAP|ACE Academic Advisor (HEOa)

POSITION DETAILS

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, is accepting applications for an ASAP|ACE Academic Advisor.

ASAP|ACE helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP|ACE 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 monthly transportation benefits for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.

The ASAP|ACE Academic Advisor is a member of an integrated team providing individual academic, career and related support to an assigned group of program students, utilizing a variety of modalities, as they progress towards their associate and bachelor degrees. Reporting to the ASAP|ACE Associate Director of Advisement, the Academic Advisor is responsible to carry out advisement services to their cohort of students in accordance with program policy, with the goal of retaining the maximum number of students each semester and graduating a minimum of 50% of each student cohort. The ASAP|ACE Academic Advisor will collaborate with other program staff, as well as faculty to provide coordinated services and support student success. The Academic Advisor assists with all program initiatives, including special events and recruitment, if necessary.

The ASAP|ACE Academic Advisor’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion, according to campus program advisement rubric.
• Utilize campus degree maps to create semester by semester academic plans for freshman, continuing and/or transfer students as appropriate.
• Conduct consistent reviews of student progress and provide timely interventions to keep students on track toward degree.
• Enter/document/track all student contact in ASAPi and/or college student database, recommend referral and services as appropriate.
• Perform regular student contact queries/reports to determine outreach and follow up needed in order to meet students with the frequency and modality required by the program.
• Conduct of workshops and group advisement on topics of relevance and interest.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and four years' related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology and/or Social Work is preferred, and may be substituted for 2 years’ experience.
• Experience working to provide guidance, support and services to students.
• Strong understanding of the educational needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and detailed student records.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding and respecting cultural differences.
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Access and Excel); and aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
• Strong organization, collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equitable and inclusive advisement practices to support students.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

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 MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.

The ASAP Advisor is a member of an integrated College team providing individual academic, career and related support to an assigned group of college students as they progress through the program.

• Delivers comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion
• Conducts workshops and group advisement on topics of relevance and interest
• Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services
• Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other college staff as needed to support student success
• Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs
• Supports annual recruitment of students
• Organizes periodic special events and programs for students, faculty and staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$52,267 - $62,411 . Salary will be 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 6.09%, with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/01/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/01/2026, 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

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after July 28, 2025.

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

30613

Location

NYC College of Technology

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