Senior Academic Advisor - School of Business (HEa) **POSITION DETAILS** Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services. The successful candidate will report to the Dean of the School of Business and work closely with other academic advising staff. Key Responsibilities include: • Track and provide comprehensive major advising to a large and diverse group of School of Business undergraduate economics, business, and accounting students: o Ensure students are provided with consistent, accurate, and prompt academic counseling services; coordinates these efforts with appropriate academic departments o Assist students in course selection and long-range planning for their major in coordination with their career goals and ensure that students are engaged and knowledgeable about their career development. o Provide permission to take selected courses o Use discretion and judgment to allow students to override course prerequisites as needed o Monitor and enforce departmental/school policy on class size • Monitor students' performances, refer students to support services as needed, and take appropriate action if necessary; resolve students' problems regarding curricular requirements • Monitor academic progress and evaluate undergraduate transfer credits • Assists students with foreign credentials and transcripts to obtain appropriate transfer credit • Develop academic plans and perform graduation audits; calculate Departmental GPAs for students to ensure compliance with department policies and graduation requirements. Use the Departmental GPAs to determine what students are eligible to receive departmental academic honors and scholarship awards • Approve e-permits for students taking classes at other campuses within the University • Represent the School at Open House and student orientation events • Assist the Chairpersons with academic exceptions in conjunction with the Academic Appeals Office. • Attend Department and School of Business meetings and retreats to stay informed about all school program changes. • Establish and maintain student advisement records • Prepares activity reports and analyses • May supervise extramural activities, such as internships and community service; may assist with accreditation efforts as needed • May supervise junior advising and/or clerical staff • Performs related duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. **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** Salary commensurate with education and experience. $75,465 - $82,928 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, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information). **CLOSING DATE** Open until filled with resumes to be reviewed on March 7th, 2025 **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 29821 Location Lehman College