Advisement/Career Specialist

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York

$85K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with four years' related experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Understanding of tech industry and higher education relationship
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting
  • Previous academic advisement experience in STEM fields
  • Professional experience in a tech field, preferably at City Tech
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advisement tools

Responsibilities

  • Track and assist a cohort of Computer Information Systems and Engineering Technology students
  • Provide academic and career advisement to facilitate student registration and graduation
  • Collaborate with faculty and multiple college stakeholders to enhance student support
  • Connect students with tutoring and peer mentoring services
  • Serve as a resource for faculty and staff on student advisement issues
  • Work with NYC industry partners to improve student job-readiness skills
  • Perform other assigned duties as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Accruals for paid time off
  • Access to professional development resources
  • Engagement with industry partnerships for career advancement
  • Support from a collegial academic environment
Full Job Description
Primary Location: NYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Bargaining Unit: Yes A full-time employee Advisement/Career Specialist is needed to work with associate degree students in Computer Information Systems and Computer Engineering Technology programs. He/she will track and assist a cohort of students and provide academic/career advisement and registration assistance to overcome impediments to registration and graduation. 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 to enhance students' job-readiness, help ensure these students are equipped with the academic and career readiness skills they need in college, and are prepared to succeed in the workforce. Provide connections to tutoring and peer mentoring services. Serve as a resource for staff and faculty on student advisement issues. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. 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). Previous experience with academic advisement, particularly in STEM fields. Previous professional experience in a tech field, preferably within or adjacent to City Tech. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience or ability to quickly learn appropriate advisement and registration tools. Pay Range: Minimum - Maximum: $85,000 RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals (link to https://www.rfcuny.org/RFWebsite)

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