Position Overview
Inaugurated in the Fall of 2001, Macaulay Honors College is dedicated to providing outstanding educational opportunities for academically gifted students from the five boroughs of New York City and beyond.  The Macaulay program includes generous financial support for students who are designated “University Scholars” upon admission.  In addition, the Honors College offers its students unique interdisciplinary seminars focusing on New York City, training in instructional technology, dedicated mentors and advisors, internships, study abroad experiences, and a Cultural Passport that provides entrée to the vast cultural resources of New York City.  Macaulay operates in partnership with seven CUNY campuses: Baruch, Brooklyn, City, Hunter, Lehman, Queens, and Staten Island.  Currently, the Honors College has approximately 1,300 University Scholars enrolled on all seven campuses.

Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Honors Advisor is to advise and mentor University Scholars to maximize their chances of successful completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree.  Reporting to the Macaulay Director on their campus as well as to the University Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the Macaulay central office, Honors Advisors will encourage University Scholars to develop the intellectual curiosity, civic engagement, and meritorious conduct expected of all Honors students.  Advisors will be important resources to University Scholars, not only during their first two years in college but also as they move into their majors and begin to prepare for graduate and professional schools or other career objectives.  Honors Advisors will engage in the advisement and mentoring activities, listed below, on a full-time basis.

• Advise students on course selection each semester and monitor progress toward degree.
• Advise students on selecting a major and finding major advisors and faculty mentors.
• Consult with faculty within the University to assist students in taking courses or undertaking independent study outside their home campuses, as appropriate.
• Act as liaison to campus student affairs and support services, such as career and counseling services, tutoring center, and registrar, bursar, and financial aid offices.
• Advise students about required co-curricular activities, including internships, study abroad, and community service; advise also on other activities involving student organizations and events.
• Review and approve student applications to utilize the Opportunities Fund.
• Assist students with graduate school and fellowship applications and post-baccalaureate job searches.
• Participate in regular reviews of all University Scholars in terms of academic performance and community engagement.
• Work with Honors Directors to identify and retain at-risk students.

• Lead freshmen/new student seminars and participate in other activities that help provide a firm transition for University Scholars into college roles and expectations.

• Oversee peer-mentoring or buddy systems and ambassador programs.

• Work closely with Honors Advisors on the other campuses as well as with Macaulay central staff to support student success.
• Participate in Macaulay Honors activities on the campuses and centrally, as well as in local and national professional development opportunities.

• Perform other duties as required.

 

Qualifications
B.A. degree required; M.A. degree in student counseling, guidance, or a related discipline preferred.  Four years of related experience preferred, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience with high achieving or honors students, preferably in a diverse, urban institution of higher education.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.  Experience with student information and automated degree audit systems is very useful.  Must be familiar with the best practices in academic advisement.  The successful applicant should function well as a member of a team and be willing to participate in some evening and weekend Macaulay events.

To Apply
Applications will only be received online at http://cuny.edu/employment.html