Academic Advisor/Mentor

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

About The Position

The Academic Advisor/Mentor oversees and facilitates the overall implementation of the NWD project, monitoring ongoing activities and supervising the project implementation group’s daily operations to ensure coordination and integration of project efforts. The position serves as the principal point of contact and liaison between the project team and Project Director. Based at Lehman College, the role supports the success of NWD students through academic advisement, coordination of services, and collaboration with project partners and constituent groups. The role also oversees personnel and database coordination, helps develop and implement policies and procedures for the NWD multi-level diversity nursing education program, and supports evaluation, dissemination, and reporting activities.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree.
  • Registered Nurse in New York State.
  • At least 5 years of work experience in nursing.
  • Experience with report writing and presenting intricate information clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

  • Establish collaborative relationships among project principals and constituent groups to promote integrated systems that benefit NWD students.
  • Facilitate and coordinate the project team’s work and services supporting NWD students’ success.
  • Oversee personnel supervision, including work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluate performance and recommend personnel actions.
  • Identify and address barriers to project implementation, particularly issues involving interdepartmental support.
  • Facilitate decision-making between NWD activity groups and resolve disagreements on approach to maintain an integrated effort.
  • Provide academic advisement to NWD students at all levels.
  • Assist the Project Director with developing and implementing policies and procedures consistent with the NWD multi-level diversity nursing education program.
  • Work with NWD project partners to develop a dissemination plan.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to the database coordinator.
  • Conduct periodic and annual evaluations.
  • Write reports for the project reporting mechanism.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • RFCUNY employee benefits and accruals are referenced; details are provided through the linked RFCUNY benefits page.
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