Non-Teaching Adjunct - CUNY Start/Math Start Advisor

Job ID

Location

Kingsborough Community College

Full/Part Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

GENERAL DUTIES

Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE

Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Background

CUNY Start is an intensive program for incoming college students who have earned either a high school or high school equivalency diploma and need to increase their academic proficiency in English and/or mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. Math Start, based on the CUNY Start math curriculum and advisement model, is an intensive program for associate-degree seeking CUNY students who need to increase their math proficiency before starting credit-bearing classes. Similar to CUNY Start, Math Start enrolls students who have been accepted to CUNY but have not met CUNY proficiency standards in mathematics.

Position Detail

The Kingsborough CUNY Start/Math Start Non-Teaching Adjunct (NTA-Advisor) may advise and coach students to develop problem-solving and self-advocacy skills, and help students to plan their academic paths and access campus resources. The NTA-Advisor may also provide regular individual and group advisement, conduct and/or support the seminar workshop and lead and/or assist with the recruitment of new students. The Kingsborough CUNY Start/Math Start NTA-Advisor reports to the ASAP/CUNY Start Program Director at Kingsborough Community College.

General and campus-specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide academic and college success advice, general guidance, coaching, mentoring and career exploration support;
• Monitor, evaluate, document and report on students??? academic participation and progress, ensure compliance with guidelines, and manage records and files;
• Advocate for students, intervene with appropriate program support services and referrals to faculty, campus learning resources and/or University student development services;
• Participate in executing the program???s daily operations and logistics; and
• Analyze program data, assist with evaluating goals, and develop measurement criteria to perform student learning outcomes assessments and create utilization reports.
• Assist in the implementation of the CUNY Start/Math Start Seminar curriculum through observation, discussion and collaboration with campus advisement team;
• Conduct individual advisement sessions, as well as support student/teacher conferences, to help students develop self-awareness and problem-solving skills through provision of feedback on student???s academic progress;
• Facilitate student orientation days and team meetings with advisors and teachers;
• Participate in recruiting and screening of new applicants and support the program during recruitment activities;
• Collaborate with local and Central advisement teams on projects supporting cross-campus, program-wide advisement work; engage with the professional Development team for regular training sessions, focusing on key advisement values and pedagogy.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, proactive and detail oriented with strong organizational skills;

Ability to receive and incorporate feedback quickly and work effectively as an individual contributor and team member; and

Computer proficiency using standard academic, administrative and office software programs/applications, such as Microsoft Office; proficiency with CUNYfirst, Degree Works, Hobsons a plus.

COMPENSATION

Hourly rate - $46.49/hour. Maximum appointment* ??? 225 hours; approximately 18 hours a week

This is a temporary position in the CUNY Start/Math Start program.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to 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.

Please send resume, cover letter, and names and contact information of three professional references toCunystart@kbcc.cuny.edu

CLOSING DATE

July 25, 2022. Review of resumes to begin immediately to fill open position.

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.