ABRAHAM “WILL” CHERRIN
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dynamic academic advisor with extensive experience at Borough of Manhattan Community College, specializing in student advisement and curriculum development. Proven track record in enhancing student success through effective FAFSA assistance and data tracking. Adept at fostering collaboration and empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ASAP Academic Advisor/Foster Care Liaison
ASAP at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
New York, NY
08.2016 - Current
- Provide individualized advisement for caseload of 150 students on topics including FAFSA, class registration, major and career choice, and the transfer process.
- Develop curriculum for and facilitate weekly group meetings on college knowledge and soft skills topics that are essential for student success.
- Track and report student data related to academic progress using PeopleSoft, Ellucian Degree Audit, Common Reports and Microsoft Office 365.
- Coordinate ASAP Foster Care Program by supervising one staff member who supports cohort of 30 students who are currently/were formerly in care.
- Co-founded and co-organize ASAP Justice, a workshop series for students focused on various social justice topics including voting rights, activism in the arts, and LGBTQIA justice.
Program Coordinator
CUNY Start, College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Supervised team of 4 advisors, 6 teachers and an administrative assistant.
- Facilitated weekly meetings and trainings with advisement team to discuss student concerns and prepare content for weekly seminar class and upcoming events.
- Helped manage semester long program budget.
- Used PeopleSoft to register students for classes, check financial aid, monitor student holds and submit student grades.
- Communicated with staff from Registrar, Bursar, Center for Student Accessibility, Testing and Admissions to coordinate student-related tasks and issues.
- Facilitated weekly meetings and trainings with advisement team to discuss student concerns and prepare content for weekly seminar class and upcoming events.
Advisor
CUNY Start at the College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided individualized advisement for 50 students on topics including financial aid, class registration, major and career choice, and general program support.
- Developed curriculum for and facilitate weekly seminar classes on college knowledge and soft skills topics that are essential for student success after they matriculate.
Program Director
College Preparation and Leadership Program at Mott Haven Village Preparatory
Bronx, NY
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Supervised six staff members hired to provide career and college preparation services to 350 high school students.
- Worked directly with career counselor to provide jobs and internships for 150 students, and organize career fairs and job shadowing events.
- Tracked and reported on student data for funders and other stakeholders.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education, Diversity and Social Justice
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI06.2014
Certificate of Competency - Nonprofit Agency Management
Baruch College
New York, NY05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Sociology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2007
Skills
- Student advisement
- FAFSA assistance
- Curriculum development
- Data tracking
- Microsoft Office 365
- PeopleSoft navigation
Timeline
ASAP Academic Advisor/Foster Care Liaison
ASAP at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
08.2016 - Current
Program Coordinator
CUNY Start, College of Staten Island
12.2015 - 08.2016
Advisor
CUNY Start at the College of Staten Island
07.2014 - 08.2016
Program Director
College Preparation and Leadership Program at Mott Haven Village Preparatory
01.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Arts - Higher Education, Diversity and Social Justice
University of Michigan
Certificate of Competency - Nonprofit Agency Management
Baruch College
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Sociology
University of Southern California