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Job Title: ASAP Associate Director of Advisement (Academic ASAP Advising Manager) Job ID: 32663 Location: LaGuardia Community College Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular POSITION DETAILS Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more. Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps motivated community college students earn degrees as quickly as possible, with a goal of graduating at least 50% of students within three years. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study, mandatory tutoring, and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid-eligible students and free use of textbooks and monthly Transportation support for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP About ASAP Labor & Employment Law Reporting to the ASAP Director, the ASAP Associate Director supervises and monitors the day-to-day work of the academic advisors, with regard to providing timely, effective academic guidance for all students to ensure degree completion, as well as student engagement that aligns with their program’s advisement rubric. The associate director is responsible to monitor and analyze individual advisor and complete program engagement data consistently to ensure advisors successfully meet program engagement benchmarks. The ASAP associate director (advisement) assesses needs and gaps and develops strategy for effective advisement programming and other retention-related activities, in collaboration with other designated program staff, and assists the ASAP Director in key program administrative areas. The associate director will also provide a framework of support, guidance and professional development for their advisees. The Associate Director will participate in all appropriate CUNY ASAP|ACE Central Office working groups as needed. The Associate Director of Advisement will perform duties including but not limited to the following: Supervises ASAP advisors in the delivery of comprehensive advisement and support services to promote student engagement, persistence, and academic success. Oversees the timely and accurate entry of student enrollment, advisement contacts, and program participation data in the ASAP database and other designated systems. Reviews and assesses advisor reports and student data regularly to monitor progress toward ASAP success benchmarks, identify trends, and determine areas requiring additional student support or intervention. Oversees ongoing training, coaching, support, and professional development for ASAP advisement staff to strengthen advising practices and promote consistent, high-quality student service. Monitors changes to college advisement procedures, academic policies, and related practices and ensures timely communication and implementation among ASAP advisement staff. Oversees the planning, coordination, and implementation of ASAP summer programming, including summer course enrollment, workshops, the ASAP Summer Institute, and other special student activities and initiatives. Supports the ASAP Director with required program reporting, assessment, and data-informed planning, and collaborates with college departments and other stakeholders to advance program goals and student success. Collaborate with other ASAP Associate Directors and advisors regarding academic interventions. Develop and support innovative academic support initiatives. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in an appropriate discipline and six years related experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in a related field preferred Experience in higher education or working with college students strongly preferred Strong understanding of the educational needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience working in special programs and/ or with a cohort model CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP. Reporting to the ASAP Director, the ASAP Advising Manager supervises the work of the ASAP advisement team at their campus, coordinates advisement programming and other special student activities, and assists the ASAP Director in key program administrative areas. - Supervises ASAP advisors in delivery of comprehensive support services to ASAP students - Oversees timely entry of student enrollment and program contact tracking data into the ASAP database - Monitors and assesses data reports on a regular basis with advisors for accuracy to ensure movement towards ASAP success benchmarks and to determine student support needs - Oversees ongoing training and professional development for ASAP advisement staff - Monitors, disseminates, and ensures compliance with changes in college advisement procedures and academic policies - Supervises planning and implementation of ASAP summer programming, including summer course taking, workshops, and the ASAP summer institute and other special student activities - Assists the ASAP Director with required reporting and collaboration with other college units - Performs related duties as assigned. CUNY TITLE Higher Education Associate FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $98,995 - $105,816 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. 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 should provide a resume and cover letter. CLOSING DATE September 26th, 2026 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.