Academic Advisor - Student Advising Services

Academic Advisor - Student Advising Services CUNY La Guardia Community College, United States about 7 hours ago

Location:

Queens Village, NEW YORK Details

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Posted:

01-Apr-26

Location:

Queens, NY, 11415, USA

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number:

32018 Academic Advisor - Student Advising Services

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia?s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). laguardia to learn more. Student Advising Services is a dynamic department that provides centralized and integrated academic support to incoming and current undergraduate students through the clarification and navigation of degree requirements in order to foster timely and successful completion of their degree. Academic Advisors continually guide students through curricula and program requirements while exploring educational and career aspirations. Reporting to the Assistant Director for New Student Advising, the Academic Advisor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Provide individualized, appropriate academic advising to new students. Assist students in selecting appropriate courses based on degree requirements, career goals, transfer plans, placement scores, and academic standing. Maintain accurate records of student interactions and academic progress Assist students with understanding their Degree Audit, Navigate, Schedule Builder and CUNY First in preparation for advising and registration. Provide students with effective and timely referrals to other college support services. Assist students in navigating academic policies and procedures Provide academic advising to individual or small groups of students. Assist with the development of content and marketing materials for various group workshops to support student success Participate in training and development of sessions to maintain knowledge of academic policies, programs, and support services at the college. Collaborate with Managers, Senior Academic Advisors and staff to determine students' needs. Participate in departmental events and pop-up tabling, alongside Senior Academic Advisors. May serve as a member of an Advising Team, a group of faculty and staff, who facilitate advising activities in certain majors. Evening and occasional weekends required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One to two years' experience in academic advising preferred. Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office 365 and aptitude to learn new systems as needed, such as DegreeWorks, Navigate and PeopleSoft- preferred

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides academic counseling and planning services to a diverse student population. Assists students with clarifying values and goals; counsels students regarding educational options, requirements, policies and procedures. Offers academic and personal support to guide students through the course selection process Provides students with effective and timely referral to other college and external support services Monitors and evaluates students' educational progress by conducting academic progress audits Establishes and maintains student files, databases and records; prepares activity reports and analyses May specialize in providing advice on specific programs or to specific student groups Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name:

Academic Advisor

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO FLSA Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$48,647 - $59,444 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

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CLOSING DATE

April 26th, 2026 JOB

SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting:

Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to . 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:

32018

Location:

LaGuardia Community College

Job Type:

Full-Time Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About CUNY La Guardia Community College LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle, "Dare To Do More", reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community, and our country can become. Visit LaGuardia to learn more. Connections working at CUNY La Guardia Community College More Jobs from This Employer main.hercjobs.org/jobs/22166456/academic-advisor-student-advising-services Return to Search Results Similar Positions Academic Advisor, London Program Cas, New York University, United States, 14 days ago Arts & Science is seeking a dynamic Academic Advisor to join the New Students team in the College of Arts & Science. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for New Students, the Academic Advisor of the L... Academic Advisor Bilingual, SUNY, United States, 1 day ago

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