New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering 58 associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for an Academic/Career Advisor in the Computer Systems Technology Department.
City Tech is seeking an Academic/Career Advisor to prepare our Computer Systems Technology students for timely graduation and meaningful employment as part of CUNY’s 2x Tech program, an initiative launched to double the number of tech bachelor’s degrees awarded by public colleges. The goals of City Tech’s CUNY 2x Tech program, housed in the Computer Systems Technology (CST) Department, include improving the career readiness of graduates, the number and percentage of students completing paid internships or apprenticeships, and the number and percentage of graduates who secure high-paying jobs in computer science-related fields upon graduation. Our strategies include working with industry partners to update degree programs to meet current and future workforce needs, particularly in cybersecurity and data science; expansion of existing collaborations within the college and externally; integrating equity, career exploration and readiness throughout the curriculum, and supports such as academic/career advisement, tutoring and mentoring.
The advisor will work directly with many stakeholders, including Computer Systems Technology department faculty and students, the College’s Professional Development Center, the College’s STAR Center which oversees advisement of incoming freshmen and transfer students, NYC-based industry partners, and the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline, to review curricula, enhance students’ job-readiness, provide academic and career advisement to a cohort of students, and help ensure these students are equipped with the academic and career readiness skills they need to obtain meaning internships in college, and are prepared to succeed in the workforce.
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Advisor will:
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Provides expert and/or specialized academic counseling a diverse student population.
Job Title Name: Senior Academic Advisor
Higher Education Assistant
Exempt
$68,004 - $72,667. 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.
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Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).
Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on or after January 18, 2024.
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
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.
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