Honors Advisor (Senior Academic Advisor) - John Jay College
- Job Class: Managerial and Professional
- Job ID Number: 7372
- Department: Macaulay Honors College
- Location: Macaulay Honors College
- Closing Date: MAR 24, 2013
Description
Campus Specific Information
This position will be located at John Jay College.
Inaugurated in the Fall of 2001, Macaulay Honors College is dedicated to providing outstanding educational opportunities for academically gifted students from the five boroughs of New York City and beyond. The Macaulay Honors College program includes generous financial support for each student, including a full-tuition merit scholarship and a $7,500 Opportunities Fund grant. In addition, the Honors College offers unique interdisciplinary seminars focusing on New York City, training in instructional technology, dedicated mentors and advisors, internships, study abroad experiences, and a Cultural Passport that provides entrée to the vast cultural resources of New York City. Macaulay operates in partnership with eight CUNY campuses: Baruch, Brooklyn, City, Hunter, John Jay, Lehman, Queens, and Staten Island; graduates are awarded a degree jointly conferred by Macaulay and their home campus. Currently, Macaulay Honors College has approximately 1,600 University Scholars enrolled on all eight campuses.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of the Honors Advisor is to mentor and advise University Scholars to maximize their chances of their successful completion of a baccalaureate degree within four years. Reporting to the Macaulay Director on their campus as well as to the University Associate Dean for of Academic Affairs in the Macaulay central office, Honors Advisors will encourage University Scholars to develop the intellectual curiosity, civic engagement, and meritorious conduct expected of all Honors students. Advisors will be important resources to University Scholars, not only during their first two years in college but also will continue to provide support for them as they move into their majors and begin to prepare for graduate and professional schools or for other career objectives. Honors Advisors will engage in the advisement and mentoring activities, listed below, on a full-time basis.
- Advise students on course selection each semester and monitor progress toward degree.
- Advise students on selecting a major and finding major advisors and faculty mentors.
- Consult with faculty within the University to assist students in taking courses or undertaking independent study outside their home campuses, as appropriate.
- Act as liaison to campus student affairs and support services, such as career and counseling services, tutoring center, and registrar, bursar, and financial aid offices.
- Advise students about required co-curricular activities, including internships, study abroad, and community service; advise also on other activities involving student organizations and events.
- Review and approve student applications to utilize the Opportunities Fund.
- Assist students with graduate school and fellowship applications and post-baccalaureate job searches.
- Participate in regular reviews of all University Scholars in terms of academic performance and community engagement.
- Work with Honors Directors to identify and retain at-risk students who are underperforming academically or who may seek to withdraw or transfer from Macaulay Honors College for other reasons.
- Act as liaison (for both the student and the college Honors program) to campus student affairs and support services, such as Career Services, Counseling Services, Tutoring Center, Registrar, Bursar, and Financial Aid.
- Create and/or act as an instructor for freshmen/new student seminars and participate in other initiatives activities that help involve with enriching the writing, academic skills, or pre-professional skills of Macaulay students.
- Provide a firm transition for University Scholars into college roles and expectations.
- Facilitate the creation of and oversee peer-mentoring or buddy systems and ambassador programs.
- Consult with faculty within the University to assist students in taking courses or undertaking independent study outside their home campuses, as appropriate.
- Assist students with graduate school and fellowship applications and post-baccalaureate opportunities.
- Work closely with Honors Advisors on the other campuses as well as with Macaulay central staff to support student success.
- Participate in Macaulay Honors activities on the campuses and centrally, as well as in local and national professional development opportunities.
General Duties
- 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
Other Qualifications
M.A. degree in student counseling, guidance, or a related discipline preferred. Four years of related experience required, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience with high achieving or honors students, preferably in a diverse, urban institution of higher education, desirable. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential. Experience with student information and automated degree audit systems is very useful. Must possess knowledge of and be familiar with the best practices in academic advisement and trends in honors programs. Program assessment and data management experience preferred. The successful applicant should function well as a member of a team and be willing to participate in some evening and weekend Macaulay events.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How To Apply
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer.
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