Academic SEEK Student Support Specialist (HEOa) - 400082

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor?s, master?s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College?s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

SEEK is one of CUNY?s oldest vehicles for diversity, equity and inclusion and a pathway to CUNY senior colleges for students from under resourced communities. The program model is based on three pillars of support: Counseling, Academic and Financial. Rooted in social justice, SEEK is designed to provide access, opportunity and success; breaking generational cycles of poverty through increased education, social capitol and career development.

The SEEK Counselor is a hybrid position in which the individual will offer counseling and academic advisement. The successful candidates must be able to provide a range of student support services including personal, academic, and career counseling to a multiculturally diverse population of students. We are looking for individuals who want to collaborate with a dynamic staff within a team-oriented and student-centered approach. The individuals will be expected to work 35 hours per week.

Other duties of the counselors include, but are not limited to:

· Manage, through individual and group counseling and related activities, the support service needs of a caseload of approximately 150 students.

·Teach the departmental sections of our college readiness course, First Year Seminar, during the fall and spring semesters.

· Assist students with program planning, advising and registration using various technology platforms (e.g., CUNYFirst, Schedule Builder, Degree Works, EAB Navigate) .

· Monitor students' academic performance and progress.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student contacts.

· Contribute to a myriad of initiatives focused on academic intervention, counseling support, psychoeducation, and program marketing.

· Facilitate information sessions for new students, teach multiple sessions of our Summer Immersion Program workshops and other pre-freshman activities such as CUNY- wide Welcome Day.

· Collaborate with other student services offices on and off campus to deliver programs that will enhance the educational experience of SEEK students (e.g. career services, study abroad, scholarships, urban males, writing center, etc.).

· Engage in scholarly research and publication.

· Serve on departmental, college, and CUNY-wide committees.

· Assume other related duties assigned by the SEEK Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and two years' related experience. Other related master?s degrees can be considered.

Experience in college transition/college success for first generation college students.

Note: this is not a mental health counselor/practitioner position and is not responsible for providing psychological counseling.

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, $70,238.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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

Visit 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.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on May 26th, 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

Location

Lehman College

About CUNY Lehman College

The Lehman College campus is located in Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY) located in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Lehman serves a diverse population of more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. Service to the college, university and community is part of the mission as is a clear commitment to student engagement including advisement. Opportunities are available for faculty development and travel awards. Lehman College and CUNY funding is available through competitive grants for scholarship and professional development support.

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