Academic Advisor (aHEO) – Nursing Department

Academic Advisor (aHEO) – Nursing Department

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) Nursing Program was established in 1967. For more than five decades, BMCC Nursing has been a significant provider of nursing graduates for healthcare in the State of New York. At BMCC nursing, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment where students are mentored by expert faculty and gain real-world experience through hands-on clinical training in three clinical programs: RN, PN, and CNA. BMCC Nursing program sustains more than 325 students each semester, thereby graduating about 85 each term. The program emphasizes values of compassion, dedication, and excellence, as the core of nursing as we work to develop the technical skills, clinical knowledge, and emotional resilience of our students. The nursing care we train our students to provide will not only impact individuals but also serve as a vital part of New York’s healthcare system and beyond.

The Academic Advisor will report directly to the Chair of the Nursing Department. In addition to CUNY Title Overview, the responsibilities will include:

• Provide advisement that integrates best practices to support increased retention and graduation rates, such as credit momentum and connection to campus resources and opportunities.
• Work closely with the Director, Department Chair, and Deputy Chairs to create seamless advising messaging and group advising modules that teach an in-depth understanding of curricular options and course planning.
• Offer academic and personal support to guide students through the course selection process, ensuring consistent, accurate, and prompt assistance in registration with CUNYFirst.
• Supports annual recruitment of student.
• Facilitate advisement and orientation sessions to support students’ transition to the program and college.
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies (NYSED, ACEN) and compile statistical data pertinent to the Nursing Department.
• Provides proactive outreach to a cohort of students regarding procedures and policies, including enrollment, academic advising, and academic standing.
• Coaches and supports students to make appropriate academic and career decisions and connects students to appropriate resources to remove barriers and promote academic persistence and success.
• Serve on committees, including Nursing Admissions and Curriculum/Assessment as assigned.
• Monitor online Nursing communication materials and information content.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

Bachelor’s Degree required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides academic counseling and planning services to a diverse student population.

• Assists students with clarifying values and goals; counsels students regarding educational options, requirements, policies and procedures.
• Offers academic and personal support to guide students through the course selection process
• Provides students with effective and timely referral to other college and external support services
• Monitors and evaluates students’ educational progress by conducting academic progress audits
• Establishes and maintains student files, databases and records; prepares activity reports and analyses
• May specialize in providing advice on specific programs or to specific student groups
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Advisor

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $46,103 – $62,689.

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

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY’s web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29653&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers

CLOSING DATE

March 3, 2025

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

29653

Location

Borough of Manhattan CC

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