Director, SEEK Programs & Student Success

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 147,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

City College of New York seeks an Academic SEEK Program Director (HEO) to lead the SEEK Department and Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Program. Reporting to the Provost, the director will guide academic services, faculty and staff, and development of student support initiatives.

The role requires a Doctorate (preferred), strong project leadership, and a commitment to urban student success, with emphasis on data-driven outcomes and collaboration across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and eight years' relevant experience required.
• Doctorate degree preferred with a record of experience in Higher Education Administration, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to advocate and liaise with the College community.
• Experience with outcomes assessment, program monitoring, budget management, grant writing, and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing major program components: Counseling/Advising Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction, Summer Program, Freshman Learning Communities.
• Mentoring and supervising program faculty and staff to promote professional growth.
• Compiling data and conducting needs assessments to evaluate and improve initiatives.
• Hiring, training and evaluating counseling faculty and all staff.
• Coordinating tenure and promotion reviews for departmental faculty.
• Managing admissions for SEEK freshmen and coordinating with College committees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate degree

Job description

City College of New York seeks an Academic SEEK Program Director (HEO) to lead the SEEK Department and Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Program. Reporting to the Provost, the director will guide academic services, faculty and staff, and development of student support initiatives.

The role requires a Doctorate (preferred), strong project leadership, and a commitment to urban student success, with emphasis on data-driven outcomes and collaboration across campus.