Rfcuny
CUNY EDGE Advisor
Brooklyn, New York · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$55k-$60kDetected 23 days ago
CRMHRResearchCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The Advisor fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel empowered to achieve their goals.
- This is a grant-funded position with the Research Foundation of CUNY.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Director, the Advisor plays a critical role in delivering an integrated advising experience that blends academic planning, career development, and personalized individual student support.
- Provide holistic one-on-one and group advising that intentionally integrates academic planning, career development, and individualized support to help students persist, graduate, and achieve post-graduation goals
- Support students in exploring career interests, understanding workforce expectations, applying for internship/ employment opportunities, and accessing career development resources
- Maintain a caseload and deliver consistent, proactive support, including monitoring academic progress and intervening early to address challenges
- Support with the HRA Fellowship Program, including student onboarding, orientation, workshops, timesheet tracking, case notes, and ongoing student engagement
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in advising, case management, or student support services
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and similar tools
- Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, public administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations, including first-generation and low-income students
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Ability to build trust and rapport with students using a student-centered and culturally responsive approach
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education advising or workforce development programs
- Familiarity with public benefits systems and/or compliance requirements
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a related field: Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology
- Experience using student information systems or advising platforms (e.g., Navigate, CRM tools)
- Experience supporting internships, job placement, or career programming
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish preferred)
Skills
- Guide students in selecting majors, planning coursework, the scholarship process, and staying on track for timely graduation
- Contribute to program communications, materials, and initiatives
- Participate in program planning, staff meetings, and continuous improvement efforts, including data collection and assessments
- Perform other duties as assigned
Compensation
- $55,000-$60,000
Benefits
- RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
- RFCUNY Benefits
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
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