Academic Program Specialist, Collaborative Programs (HEOa) - 400570

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,396 - 90,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement/pension benefits

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking an Academic Program Specialist of Collaborative Programs to report to the Director. This role involves maintaining records for over 10,000 high school students, coordinating data management for the College Now program, and leading student outreach and advisory activities.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree and have relevant experience in program management and transition support. The position offers a competitive salary of $82,663 along with comprehensive benefits in a diverse academic environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years' relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the input and maintenance of college records for 10,000+ students.
• Serve as College Now data coordinator and manage social media aspects.
• Coordinate student recruitment and counseling operations at 47 high schools.

Skills

Prior work experience with high school to college transition programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Details

Academic Program Specialist of Collaborative Programs will report to the Director or his/her Designee. Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the input and maintenance of college records for 10,000+ high school students who participate in one or more of the office’s collaborative programs.
• Serve as College Now data coordinator, including creating and maintaining a database for CN statistics, assist with preparing reports, update, revise, and maintain all social media aspects including the College Now website.
• Assist with the daily coordination of academic and administrative activities for the College Now Program.
• Prepare, organize and plan activities and meetings for the College Now Student Advisory Board and facilitate College Now Awards Night at Kingsborough Community College.
• Work as the liaison between the Office of Collaborative Programs and KCC department offices which include Registrar, Academic Scheduling, Public Safety, among others.
• Coordinate and supervise College Now student recruitment and counseling operations at 47 high schools.
• Recommend, implements and evaluates strategies to expand course offerings.
• Supervise the activities for all College Now Program Coordinators and Counselors.
• Coordinate orientation and professional development meetings.
• Conduct orientation and professional development meetings.
• Assist the director and all outreach activities to parents, principals and superintendents.
• Manage all aspects of the Collaborative Programs daily office operations including allocation and monitoring of the college assistant hours, scheduling, timesheets, personnel management and appearance. Liaison to the college’s Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
• Assist the director with the development of future collaborative program initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services.
• Attend and participate in CUNY Central meetings and work on any assigned sub-committees as needed, as well as, attend and participate in national conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Academic Program Specialist reports to the Director of College Now or his/her Designee.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

• prior work experience with high school to college transition programs.

CUNY Title Overview

Participates in the daily coordination of academic and administrative activities of a College's specialized academic program under management direction.

• Supports program development, student service delivery, outcome evaluation and instructor/student recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
• Recommends, implements and evaluates strategies to expand program offerings
• Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management
• Develops and maintains relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services
• Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures
• Oversees office recordkeeping; manages updates of program web and print materials
• May supervise office operations and/or department budget
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

$82,663. 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.

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.