Academic Senior Advisor (Multiple Vacancies)

Academic Senior Advisor (Multiple Vacancies)

POSITION DETAILS

“At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

Baruch College is a place of opportunity and exploration where students, faculty, and staff transform their futures, their professions, and their communities. In the heart of New York City, our diverse and inclusive community is driven by learning, innovative knowledge creation, and intellectual discovery for local and global impact. Baruch consistently ranks among the nation’s top-rated and most diverse institutions of higher education, with alumni in business, public service, science, and the humanities earning accolades around the world. It is an exemplar of upward mobility where students, faculty, and staff from all corners of the globe transform their futures, their professions, and their communities.

The Office of Undergraduate Advisement is seeking multiple Senior Academic Advisors. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Academic Advisors will serve as an advocate for students, providing support and referrals to appropriate program services, faculty, campus learning resources, and student development services. The Senior Academic Advisors will deliver comprehensive advisement to an assigned group of students through to degree completion. Additionally, the Senior Academic Advisors will conduct workshops, group sessions, and outreach initiatives to engage students, retain them, and promote their success.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Senior Academic Advisors will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide comprehensive caseload management and retention support to a designated group of students, crafting individualized academic plans that cater to their unique needs.\
• Provide guidance and services to a caseload of more than 1,000 undergraduate students.
• Develop detailed, semester-by-semester academic plans using campus degree maps.
• Provide well-rounded support to students by recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs that cater to their diverse needs and aspirations.
• Leverage academic advising tools and technologies such as Navigate, DegreeWorks, and CUNYfirst to meticulously review and maintain accurate tracking of student progress and data.
• Actively participate in community events to build strong relationships with students, faculty, and other stakeholders, fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment
• Regularly review students' academic progress, offering timely interventions to keep them on track for graduation.
• Conduct workshops and group advisement sessions on relevant topics of interest to support student success

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology or Social Work
• Experience providing culturally competent guidance, support, and services to a diverse student body
• Experience working with large caseloads – 1000+ undergraduate students and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and detailed student records
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Access and Excel), and aptitude to learn new systems as needed
• Strong organizational, collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of equitable and inclusive advisement practices to support students
• Strong time-management skills and a keen ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides expert and/or specialized academic counseling a diverse student population.

• Offers comprehensive advisement to full-time and part-time students
• Works with other academic affairs staff as well as enrollment and student affairs to assist students to declare majors and select appropriate courses
• Monitors students' performances and takes appropriate action if necessary; resolves students' problems regarding curricular requirements
• Develops academic plans and performs graduation audits
• Provides information to students regarding student support services, college policies and program procedures and guidelines
• Facilitates workshops; assists with other department activities such as course scheduling
• Establishes and maintains student advisement files; prepares activity reports and analyses
• May supervise extramural activities, such as internships and community service; may assist with accreditation efforts as needed
• May provide career and transfer services and/or specialized program counseling
• May supervise junior advising and/or clerical staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Senior Academic Advisor

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$70,815- $76,937; 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.

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 must attach a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

April 2, 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: 31929

Location: Baruch College

Job Type: Full-Time