Advisor – CUNY EDGE Program
Core
Academic advisor supporting low-income students receiving public benefits to achieve degree completion and career readiness through integrated advising and HRA coordination.
Role type
Student success advisor (academic advising & case management)
Builds
Student academic and career pathways for underrepresented populations
Domain
Higher education / Public benefits administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
academic advisement, case management, HRA verification processes, data collection and reporting, mentorship of student fellows, program assessment, cultural competence, trauma-informed approach
Preferred skills
supervising student employment programs, navigating public-benefit systems, familiarity with CUNY systems (CUNYfirst, EAB Navigate), bilingual proficiency (Spanish)
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, CUNYfirst, EAB Navigate
Responsibilities
Provide individualized academic advisement and guide students toward transfer or employment; Assist with data collection, grant reporting, and program assessment; Support training and mentorship of student HRA fellows; Collaborate with faculty and external partners to enhance retention; Contribute to design and implementation of program materials and events.
Seniority
Mid-level IC