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Posted: 01-Apr-25
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Internal Number: 29895
Academic SEEK Student Support Specialist - SEEK Program at Hunter College, Division of Student Affairs
POSITION DETAILS
The Academic SEEK Student Support Specialist will report to the SEEK Program Director.
SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) is a higher education opportunity program established at the senior CUNY colleges to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Academic SEEK Student Support Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provides personal, career, and educational advising to individuals and groups
- Monitors student utilization of SEEK program services and academic performance
- Assesses students' academic, personal and career development needs
- Determine areas of need and refer students to appropriate services
- Assists students in setting goals and priorities for success
- Maintains records regarding services provided and assists with related report-writing on activities and outcomes
- Leads freshman and transfer orientation courses
- Conducts student workshops on academic probation, study skills. test-taking strategies, time management, success and motivation or other relevant topics
- Participates in program planning and assessment
- Participates on college-wide committees, as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
- A master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and two years' related experience. Other related master's degree can be considered.
- Note: this is not a mental health counselor/practitioner position and is not responsible for providing psychological counseling
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong organizational and administrative abilities are essential, as are excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Provides educational programs, academic advice, and assistance to SEEK students. SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) is a higher education opportunity program established at the senior CUNY colleges to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college.
- Provides advice to students covering academic, social, career, and related issues, making appropriate referrals as needed
- Determines areas of need and develops and teaches orientation programs, seminars, student workshops, and other activities
- Develops academic interventions related to student academic status and success
- Reports on activities and outcomes, assisting with report-writing and data collection
- Collaborates with academic and student support departments to ensure students are utilizing available services and programming
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience $64,649 - $75,465.
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
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number - #29895.
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (e, e, (a, 1 or 6), n, u, ", -, \_ or ¿)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please include:
? Cover Letter and/or Statement of scholarly interests
? Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
? Names and contact information of 3 references
Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on April 18, 2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
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
29895Location
Hunter College
