Academic/Career Adviser

The Department of Economics and Business at the City College of New York is hiring an Academic and Career Adviser to create career pathways and expand employment opportunities for students studying finance and related fields.

This position is made possible by the CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative, sponsored by the Office of Careers & Industry Partnerships (OCIP) at the City University of New York. The person hired will be embedded in CCNY’s Department of Economics and Business and will report to Prabal De, the Department’s Chair. They will also be part of the dynamic team in the Colin Powell School’s Office of Academic Advising and Office of Student Success. The salary range for this position is $81,712-$86,188. The Academic/Career Advisor will be expected to work in-person on CCNY’s campus in New York City. They will be an employee of the CUNY Research Foundation, which provides a comprehensive benefits package.

They will work with finance and business industry partners to support a cohort of at least 200 undergraduate students majoring in Economics and Business to connect them with relevant internship or full-time opportunities in a selected industry. Responsibilities include:

Building a Community:

• Provide both group and 1:1 activity designed to help students identify career goals, academic courses, and goal-oriented career opportunities;
• Develop your cohort’s identity as a peer network;
• Help students plan for internships and other opportunities to build their experience in and exposure to workplaces;
• Assess students’ professional abilities and development at several points throughout the cohort.

Establish a Peer Network:

• Participate in Colin Powell School, CCNY, and CUNY-wide professional development and mentoring;
• Coordinate and collaborate among faculty, academic advisers, and the staff of the Colin Powell School’s Office of Student Success and CCNY’s CPDI, especially related to insights from employers that might influence curricula and individual student progress.

Create Pathways:

• Identify barriers to student success within areas of study related to career goals;
• Share information on student needs and connect them to supportive services and campus resources;
• Expand student exposure to careers and the courses needed to prepare for them;
• Coordinate programs to enhance job-seeking skills.

Portfolio Management:

• Create plans for your cohort’s structure of programs, assessments, advising and referral activities
• Track progress, challenges and outcomes using state-of-the-art technology to measure success and make adjustments in real-time

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

A baccalaureate degree is required.

We seek motivated, flexible and resourceful people who can gain the confidence of others in an advising environment and execute successful programs. You may have skills or experience including:

• Coursework or training related to adult development, including career development;
• Academic or career advising and/or coaching;
• Providing job-related services and adult basic skills training;
• Understanding of academic programs, majors, and methods to assure students’ successful progress;
• Understanding the needs and practices of employers in finance and related fields connected to recruitment and selection;
• Comfort with technology to track programs and projects;
• Ability to prioritize and manage time;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple accounts simultaneously;
• Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with colleagues and partners at all levels.

Economics and Business & Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at CCNY

The Department of Economics and Business is home to the second largest and fastest growing undergraduate major at The City College of New York. In Fall 2025, there were more than 1,200 undergraduate majors. In 2025, the department will launch a Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree with three tracks: (1) finance, (2) entrepreneurship, and (3) management. The Department is an energetic and dynamic environment, deeply committed to student success.

Economics and Business is a part of CCNY’s Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, which includes all of the social science departments at the College. Graduating the most CCNY students annually, the Colin Powell School’s mission is to prepare one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies into leaders across sectors and in service to society. The School supports a faculty of more than 250 tenure, tenure-track, and adjunct professors dedicated to the highest standards of instruction and research and a staff committed to the university’s democratic and public obligations.

EEO Statement

The City College of New York is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to equity and inclusion and strongly value the experiences of historically marginalized people and encourage them to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.