Academic Advising Director - Center for Academic Advising and Student Success
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Academic Advising Director - Center for Academic Advising and Student SuccessPOSITION DETAILSMedgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-five colleges within the dynamic City University New York (CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community, currently enrolling 7,000 students in degree programs. The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research.The Director of the Center for Academic Advising & Student Success provides conceptual, budgetary, supervisory, and strategic leadership for all advising and academic related activities. The Director reports to the Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.Typical responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:* Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates a staff of full-time and part-time professional advisors and other support staff.* Develops and oversees transition programs for various student cohorts (e.g. transfer, international, undeclared students, probation, etc.).* Develops a comprehensive assessment plan that will include the implementation of appropriate assessment tools to identify and address student needs.* Facilitates in the culling and distribution of data required for reporting by the State, City, University and College.* Analyze reports and makes recommendations to the Associate Provost as necessary.* Manages program budgets and adjusts spending plans and allocations as appropriate.* Works closely with the Academic Center for Excellence in Student Support (ACESS) to foster student success.* Develops reporting systems for the compilation of data.* Works on joint initiatives with the Dean of Enrollment Management.* Chairs college-wide meetings related to program activities.* Participates in task forces and councils as assigned by the Associate Provost to improve performance of pre-freshman and first year targets.* Conducts formal observations and performance appraisals in accordance with collective bargaining agreement and provides staff with professional development opportunities.* Works collaboratively with others to improve the functionality of CUNYFirst/Campus Solution module.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS* Advanced degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field preferred* Demonstrated experience in a leadership/supervisory position* Higher education experience in an urban setting* Exceptional oral and written communication, organizational, and analytical skills* Experience providing training to academic advisors* Demonstrated knowledge of programs/services which promote student persistence* Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as a team member* Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) and student information management systems, such as GRADES FIRST, CUNYfirst/Campus Solutions, Degree Works, and Early Alert on-line system* Ability to work extended hours (flexible evenings and weekends when needed) during peak operation periods as defined by supervisors.The ideal candidate must have demonstrated satisfactory qualities of personality and character and ability to work with others for the good of the institution. He/she must show evidence of exceptional achievement and potential for future growth.CUNY TITLE OVERVIEWDirects development and operations of academic counseling services.* Designs, implements and monitors a comprehensive academic advisement model and protocol* Oversees outcomes assessment and creates strategic plan to further enhance academic advisement services* Manages an academic advisement center to ensure consistent and reliable information is provided to students* Cultivates and maintains strategic partnerships; serves as primary liaison to faculty and administrators regarding academic counseling services; and works with academic departments to develop faculty advisement components* Administers all compliance and data integrity activities of academic counseling in accordance with University standards* Advises College administration on policy interpretation and execution regarding University academic counseling standards and best practices* Develops and manages unit budget* Manages professional and clerical staff* Performs related duties as assigned.Job Title Name: Academic Advising DirectorCUNY TITLEHigher Education OfficerFLSAExemptCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS$132,987CUNY'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 APPLYTo apply, please log on to: www.cuny.edu. Click on Employment and click the link Search Job postings. Click on Managerial/Professional and search for the job listing. Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume.JOB ID: 29517Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should click the appropriate link to register.CLOSING DATEDecember 25, 2024JOB SEARCH CATEGORYCUNY Job Posting: Managerial/ProfessionalEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCUNY 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 ID29517LocationMedgar Evers College