Academic Advising Manager - Law School

Academic Advising Manager - Law School

POSITION DETAILS

CityUniversityofNewYork(CUNY)SchoolofLawseekshighlyqualifiedcandidatesforthepositionof Academic Advising Manager (Academic Advisor) in Academic Affairs.

CUNY School of Law is a national leader in progressive legal education. Its dual mission is to train diverse students to become excellent public interest attorneys and provideaccesstotheprofession formembersofhistoricallyunderrepresentedcommunities.Aspartofitsmission,theschoolpreparesstudents to practice "Law in the Service of Human Needs."

ReportingtotheSeniorAssociateDeanofAcademicAffairs,theAcademicAdvisorwillimplementandassess academicadvisingprogramsandservicestoproducehigh-qualityresultsandmeetstrategicacademicgoals. TheAdvisor will also coordinate activities among different units and with areas outside the College and may oversee budget, operations, and facilities.

InadditiontotheCUNYTitleOverview,theAcademicAdvisorwillhavethefollowingduties:

• ServeasthefirstcontactinAcademicAffairsforstudentsneedingacademicadvising.

• WorkwiththeAcademicDeantodevelopthecourseschedule,servingasaconduitforstudentdesires andconcerns.

• Delivergroupandindividualacademicadvisingsessionsforstudentsatallstagesoftheiracademiccareers.

• Managetheassignmentoffacultyadvisorstoallstudentsandfieldquestionsfromfacultyadvisors about academic advising.

• ServeastheinstitutionalpointofcontactforDualDegreeprograms,Pro-bonoScholars,andColumbia MOU, and advise students in those programs.

• ServeasaliaisonwiththePipelineProgram,SkillsCenter,andBarSupporttoensureallstudents receive the academic support they need to succeed.

• WorkwithStudentAffairstoensurestudentsneedingaccommodationsreceivenecessary academicsupport.

Thispositionmayrequireeveningandweekendwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of experience combined with a Juris Doctorate is preferred.

• Maintain, update, and disseminate resources that facilitate student's awareness and understanding of their academic standing and progress.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with law students

• Knowledge and understanding of degree requirements for law students wanting to graduate.

• Excellent organizational skills.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages the development and operations of academic counseling services.

• Develops and coordinates campus efforts to provide a comprehensive academic advisement model and protocol; assists with strategic planning

• Supervises an academic advisement center; oversees counseling activities to provide consistently reliable information to students

• Works with academic departments to develop faculty advisement components

• Collaborates with other campus offices to provide smooth and coordinated access to academic counseling services in order to enhance student performance and retention

• Develops workshops and other training to utilize advising technologies

• Oversees the development of advisement brochures and sample study programs

• Assesses academic counseling activities by tracking student progress and evaluating advisement system; recommends enhancements

• Organizes and facilitates ongoing training on use of advising technologies

• May manage professional and clerical staff; may monitor unit budget

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Advising Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$86,645 - $96,602

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

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Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Applications will be accepted through June 9, 2024.

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

28438

Location

CUNY School of Law