Counselor and Academic Adviser

About Fordham University

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

The university offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; an employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

The HEOP is a grant funded program jointly supported by Fordham University and the New York State Education Department. Students admitted as part of the HEOP come from academically and economically high need backgrounds. All students are New York State residents and meet the income guidelines determined by the Department.

The HEOP provides supplementary financial and academic support services to students who are admitted as part of the program. It is a part of the admissions process and assists students in preparing and submitting documents to the university's Financial Services Office to determine eligibility and to complete the financial aid process.

The HEOP Counselor/Academic Adviser is a full time position that reports to the Director of HEOP at Rose Hill. The position is based at the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx and is part of a dedicated team of full time administrators who work collaboratively with other HEOP colleagues and campus partners to serve HEOP students effectively. This position is grant funded, and its continuation is dependent on grant renewal.

Essential Functions

• Provides academic, personal, financial, and career counseling to students and makes referrals as needed to support and facilitate retention.
• Assesses student skills and goals, and encourages their participation in academic support activities.
• Maintains appropriate records on student academic progress and financial aid.
• Monitors students' academic performance and progress through review of tutor contacts, midterm and final grades.
• Assists students with the financial aid renewal process.
• Participates in the recruitment process and discusses the HEOP with prospective students and their families.
• Teaches and assists in planning the HEOP Summer Program, which is mandatory for all incoming first year program students.
• Communicates and collaborates with other program staff for the effective delivery of academic support services to program students.
• Maintains student data and assists in preparing reports for the New York State Education Department and Fordham University.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 0-2 years of working with undergraduate students and/or disadvantaged populations.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity with best practices in academic advising and in working with a varied, diverse population of students.
• Proficiency in various software tools.
• Proven communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, organize, prioritize, and work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office suites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Minimum Starting Salary

$70,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$73,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Union Position

No

Posting Details

Posting Number: A972P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Posting Date: 10/28/2025

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity: Sitting, nearly continuously.

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing), nearly continuously.

Hearing, listening, talking, nearly continuously.

Standing: Not required.

Walking: Not required.

Running: Not required.

Bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling: Not required.

Climbing stairs: Not required.

Climbing ladders: Not required.

Reaching overhead: Not required.

Pulling, pushing: Not required.

Shoveling: Not required.

Lifting - up to 20 pounds: Not required.

Lifting - up to 50 pounds: Not required.

Lifting - over 50 pounds: Not required.

Work Environment: Office environment - employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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