Academic Advisor

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: The CITY COLLEGE of NEW YORK Bargaining Unit: No The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York is hiring an Academic Advisor to support and advise undergraduate students. The Academic Advisor will join the Colin Powell School’s Office of Academic Advising, which currently consists of five full-time advisors. They will report to the Director of this office and will be responsible for advising of students, the development and implementation of programs to support student success, and monitoring and reporting on student progress toward degrees, as required by the College and CUNY. This position plays a key role in advancing student success across the Colin Powell School, with a particular focus on supporting first-year students through the Welcoming Experiences and Learning Communities to Maximize Early Success (WELCOME) initiative. WELCOME is a U.S. Department of Education–funded research study, which seeks to expand existing advising and academic programs for first-year students at CCNY. The Academic Advisor will contribute to both school-wide advising efforts and the recruitment, implementation, and day-to-day support of WELCOME programming. The Colin Powell School is home to CCNY’s social science departments as well the College’s core business, psychology, public service, and leadership development programs. With more than 4000 students, and graduating the most CCNY students annually, the Colin Powell School’s mission is to transform the nation’s most diverse student body into tomorrow’s global leaders. Half of our students are immigrants and most come from lower income backgrounds. More than sixty percent are first-generation college students, and eighty-five percent are people of color. The Colin Powell School and City College remain among the most effective engines of economic and social mobility in the United States. The successful candidates will help advance this mission with a focus on academic progress and success for our students. Core Responsibilities: Advise undergraduate students from all social science majors, on a one-on-one basis and in small groups, on what courses to take and their progress toward completion of majors and degrees; Advance efforts to develop programs that engage and retain students and instructs students, faculty and staff on use of advising technologies; Serve as a primary academic adviser for students participating in the WELCOME program, supporting their academic planning, progress, and overall success during their first semester/year; Collaborate with other academic and administrative offices to maintain a comprehensive academic advisement program and to mitigate student stopouts; Perform degree audits for degree candidates within the division, as required by the College; Represent the Colin Powell School at admissions events and assist with campuswide communications about advising; Serve alongside others as a first point of contact to the Office of Academic Advising, welcoming visitors with professionalism and warmth. Support recruitment of first-year students into the WELCOME research study during both Fall and Spring semesters; Collaborate closely with WELCOME faculty, advisors, and program staff by participating in cohort meetings throughout the semester to ensure coordinated academic support and timely interventions for students. Assist, as needed, with office administration, including data entry, document printing, organizing materials, and ensuring a welcoming office environment. Other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications: B.A. required; MA and/or equivalent experience preferred; 2-3 years of relevant work experience; Experience and/or passion for working with students from a diversity of backgrounds; Excellent communications skill and attention to detail; Strategic thinker; Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive and equitable work environment. Salary, Compensation, and Location The salary range for the Academic Advisor position is $65,000-$75,000. The Advisor will be expected to work full-time in-person on CCNY’s campus in New York City and will be an employee of the CUNY Research Foundation, which provides a generous and comprehensive benefits package. This position is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support the “Welcoming Experiences and Learning Communities to Maximize Early Success (WELCOME)” initiative at the Colin Powell School, which is managed by the Office for Experiential Learning (OEL) at CCNY. Application Process In order to be considered, please submit a cover letter highlighting your interest and relevant experience as well as a current resume or CV. The ideal start time for this role is mid-March, 2026. Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals 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. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.