Job Title: Academic Advising Coordinator - CUNY Fatherhood Academy

Job ID: 28418

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

 

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution 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 advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

 

The CUNY Fatherhood Academy promotes responsible fatherhood and economic stability by connecting low-income fathers to educational, employment and parenting resources. We serve unemployed and underemployed fathers ages 18-28 for our High School Equivalency (HSE) program, and ages 18-30 for our College and Career Preparation program. The program provides HSE/GED classes and additional tutoring; college and career workshops; parenting, financial, and health information; family and self-sufficiency support; job readiness workshops and job development services; retention and follow-up; mentoring and assistance with applying to college and support through college degree attainment.

 

Reporting to the Academic Program Specialist, the Academic Advising Coordinator will provide participants with support advising services to new and continuing program participants. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Coordinator's duties will also include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the development of advising protocols regarding participant attendance and progress
• Assists in the development or Individual Development Plans for program participants which may include academic assessment, preparation for employment, parenting instruction, marriage/relationship skills development, supportive services, and follow-up.
• Facilitate workshops geared to educate, inspire and guide participants toward an awareness of their worth as young men and fathers within their families and communities while helping to address barriers to self-sufficiency and effective parenting;
• Coordinate schedules of participants and maintain concise, accurate case notes and coordinate referrals to local agencies such as the Child Support Services, HRA, Family and Civil Court, Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Probation, Substance Abuse Treatment Programs and NYC Shelters;
• Provide data for participant activity tracking reports and monitor participant incentive programs to increase productivity and engagement in programs;
• Provides general academic and college success advice, as well as career exploration support;
• Coordinate field trips, off-site family events, job fairs and graduation ceremonies;
• Monitor student's academic participation and progress, ensure compliance with guidelines, and manage records and files;
• Advocate for students and intervene with appropriate program support services and provide referrals to faculty, campus learning resources and/or additional external support;
• Maintain program curriculum data and assist with the creation of training manuals and educational support materials;
• Participate in regular team meetings with faculty, academic and administrative staff, and actively participates in campus and University meetings and training activities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years' related experience working with fathers, youth, or related populations preferred.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and administrative skills.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative, meet tight deadlines, and work with or without supervision.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and exhibit socio-cultural competence and understanding.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.

 

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

• Provides basic administrative support for the academic counseling program.
• Coordinates group student academic counseling and advisement workshops; schedules on-going advisement sessions
• Works with students to resolve academic issues by providing policy information and/or referrals
• Assists with training students, faculty and staff on use of advising technologies
• Conducts workshops for new faculty
• Updates advisement communication materials
• May conduct surveys of student services to evaluate program effectiveness; compiles data to prepare activity reports as needed
• May occasionally offer general academic advisement to students in degree and certificate programs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Job Title Name:  Academic Advising Coordinator

 

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

 

FLSA

Non-exempt

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$62,689 - $70,541

 

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

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 should provide a resume and cover letter.

 

CLOSING DATE

September 20th, 2024 (Extended)

 

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.