Interim ASAP Academic Advisor

Job Title: Academic ASAP Student Advisor (Substitute Appointment) Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular POSITION DETAILS Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty three 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. The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research. Medgar Evers College is accepting applications for an interim Academic ASAP Student Advisor. This position reports to the ASAP Associate Director. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in an appropriate discipline and four years related experience. A Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology and/or Social Work may be substituted for 2 years’ experience. The ideal candidate will have: Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, within the department and with faculty and other administrators. 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 (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 Academic 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, textbook vouchers, and OMNY benefits for all students. The ASAP 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 degree. Reporting to the ASAP Associate Director, 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. GENERAL DUTIES Delivers 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 Consistently review student progress and provide timely interventions to keep students on track toward degree Enter/document/track all student contact in ASAP program and/or college student database, recommend referral and services as appropriate Run student contact queries/reports consistently to determine outreach and follow up needed to meet students with the frequency and modality required by the program 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 Supports annual recruitment of students Organizes periodic special events and programs for students, faculty and staff Occasional nights and weekends may be required. Performs related duties as assigned. CUNY TITLE Higher Education Assistant COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 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. The salary range for this position is up to $70,815 following the 9/2025 HEO schedule in HEa (Higher Education Assistant) classification HOW TO APPLY Email your resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references with the subject line “ASAP Interim Advisor” to both llofaso@mec.cuny.edu and gwallace@mec.cuny.edu. CLOSING DATE Applications received by 10/20 will receive priority consideration. 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.

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