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Research Foundation CUNY ACE Academic Advisor in New York City, New York
Job Title: ACE Academic Advisor
PVN ID: JJ-2312-006031
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Job Description
General Description
ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGEJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and aninternationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is afederally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and itis a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamicstudent body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attendcollege as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historicallyunderrepresented groups in higher education.
The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s andmaster’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio ofliberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, andsocial sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academicenvironments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.
ASAP and ACE programs help students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing thefinancial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP|ACE program featuresinclude a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensiveadvisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aideligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and monthly MetroCards for all students.
The ACE academic advisor is a member of an integrated team providing individual academic, career andrelated support to an assigned group of program students, utilizing a variety of modalities, as they progresstowards their bachelor's degree. Reporting to the ACE associate director, the academic advisor is responsibleto carry out advisement services to their cohort of students in accordance with program policy, with the goal ofretaining the maximum number of students each semester and graduating a minimum of 50% of each studentcohort. The ACE academic advisor will collaborate with other program staff, as well as faculty to provideCareers at RFCUNY coordinated services and support student success. The academic advisor assists with all program initiatives, including special events and recruitment, if necessary.
Deliver comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degreecompletion, according to campus program advisement rubric
Utilize campus degree maps to create semester by semester academic plans for freshman, continuingand/or transfer students as appropriate
Consistently review student progress and provide timely interventions to keep students on track towarddegree
Enter/document/track all student contact in ACE program and/or college student database, recommendreferral and services as appropriate
Run student contact queries/reports consistently to determine outreach and follow up needed to meetstudents with the frequency and modality required by the program
Conduct workshops and group advisement on topics of relevance and interest
Performs related duties as assigned.
Other Duties
Provides comprehensive career advisement to prepare students for post-graduate success;
Monitors student academic progress and engagement in experiential learning;
Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other college staff as needed to support student success;
Organizes periodic special events and programs for students, faculty and staff;
Supports annual recruitment of new students into the program;
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in an appropriate discipline and two years related experience. The ideal candidate will have:
Experience working to provide guidance, support and services to students, transfer students a plus.
Strong understanding of the educational needs and challenges facing students from diverse urbanbackgrounds
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and detailed student records
Demonstrated skill in understanding and respecting cultural differences
Demonstrated knowledge of equitable and inclusive advisement practices to support students
Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Access and Excel); and aptitude to learn new systems asneeded.
Strong organization, collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills
This is a grant-funded position that is eligible for annual renewal through June 2026.
RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Key Features
Department ACE Program at John Jay
Status Full Time
Annual Salary Range $56,447.00 - $62,411.00
Closing Date Jun 30, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit No
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