Academic Program Coordinator - CUNY Fatherhood Academy

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York invites applications for an Academic Program Coordinator position with the CFA at Hostos Community College. The role supports advising, counseling, and career exploration for young fathers, managing participant caseloads and organizing workshops and events.

The coordinator will track attendance, prepare reports, coordinate outreach, and ensure program activities align with GED and college-readiness goals, requiring on-campus presence and occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years’ experience counseling fathers or similar.
• Experience in college/university setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills; MS Office.
• Ability to conduct virtual sessions using Zoom and educational apps.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends for events.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in diverse environments with sociocultural competence.
• Leadership, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of GED, Common Core, college placement exams.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of active and alumni participants; counseling and career exploration support.
• Facilitates workshops to educate and guide participants toward self-worth and independence.
• Prepares educational plans including assessment and employment preparation.
• Coordinates attendance and progress; analyzes data and prepares reports.
• Assists with outreach and recruitment activities and events.
• Screens applicants for eligibility and conducts orientations.
• Connects participants to educational and vocational opportunities.
• Organizes field trips, events, job fairs, and graduation ceremonies.
• Performs related duties; essential on-campus presence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Interpersonal skills

Sociocultural competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Social work or counseling degree

Tools

Zoom

Khan Academy

Educational apps

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Academic Program Coordinator - CUNY Fatherhood Academy

POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA) is a comprehensive program designed to promote responsible parenting and to foster economic stability for unemployed and underemployed young fathers through education, employment, and personal development. Increased familial engagement, attaining a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma and finding gainful employment are all essential goals of the CFA.

The program’s central focus is to help young fathers prepare for and enroll into college or training programs, with the understanding that earning a college degree is the most effective path toward providing long-term economic sustainability for themselves and their families. The program is targeted to serve fathers and expectant fathers, ages 18–30, throughout New York City.

The Academic Program Coordinator will report directly to the Program Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains a caseload of active and alumni participants. Provides individual and group counseling, coaching, mentoring, and career exploration support.
• Facilitates workshops geared to educate, inspire and guide participants towards an awareness of their worth as young men and fathers within their families and communities while helping to address barriers to self- sufficiency and effective parenting.
• Prepares educational plans for program participants which includes academic assessment, preparation for employment, parenting instruction, marriage/relationship skills development, supportive services, and follow-up.
• Coordinates and tracks participant attendance and progress throughout program participation using case notes and program database. Maintains and analyzes program data and prepares reports.
• Assists with outreach and recruitment activities including recruiting prospective applicants, attending virtual and in person events, posting on social media, and engaging with active and potential community partners on an ongoing basis.
• Screens applicants for eligibility and conducts orientation sessions.
• Researches and connects participants to educational and vocational opportunities based on their individualized long-term goals, as appropriate.
• Assists in organizingfield trips, off-site family events, job fairs and graduation ceremonies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Essential duties require on-campus presence/in-person work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Bachelor Degree in social work, counseling or related degree.
• Two (2) years’ experience counseling fathers, young adults, or a related population.
• The ideal candidate will also have experience working with the target population and experience working in a college or university setting,
• Strong organizational, time-management, administrative skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with databases; ability to lead sessions virtually using Zoom, Kahn Academy, and other educational apps.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, with changing priorities, experience with program start-ups a plus.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment, and exhibit sociocultural competence and understanding.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
• Knowledge of existing academic standards and familiarity with Common Core Learning Standards, GED preparation, work readiness and college placement exams.
• Ability to work some evenings or weekends for special events.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides basic operational and analytical support related to a College's specialized academic program.

• Supports the directors and managers with orientation preparation, student advisement regarding program requirements, and providing basic information about financial aid and registration
• Manages office records including faculty files; prepares reports and surveys; collects and maintains statistical data on program activities
• Serves as liaison to various College offices to provide service delivery and appropriate referrals to students
• Collects and reviews syllabi to ensure compliance with standards
• Serves as resource person for students and faculty regarding program policies and procedures
• May supervise office operations and/or monitor department budget
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$50,350 - $61,525; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin October 1, 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.

Job ID: 32790

Location: Hostos Community College

Job Type: Full-Time