Executive Director of Academic Enrichment & Undergrdauate Programs

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York’s School of Medicine seeks an Executive Director of Academic Enrichment & Undergraduate Programs to lead inclusive, high-quality education for health-professional students across pathways from undergrad to degree completion.

You will guide academic planning, monitor outcomes, and coordinate with Wellness, Disability Services, and faculty to remove barriers to success while partnering with chairs to foster diverse, equitable learning environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years of experience.
• Must qualify for a faculty position.
• Significant experience in higher education administration, leadership, and student-centered initiatives.
• Experience in higher education administration and/or leadership.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence, innovation, and educating diverse students.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to partner with students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate holistic student academic support and retention programs, including medical school bridge programs.
• Monitor student academic performance and educational data to identify trends, assess outcomes, and recommend interventions.
• Co-chair the interdisciplinary Student At-Risk Committee and develop action plans for students with academic difficulties.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Student Academic Progress Committee and participate in student progress, conduct, and other committees.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee to review and update curriculum, policies, and student support processes.
• Advise students regarding academic planning, focus paths, schedules, withdrawals, probation, and resources.
• Assess student needs and coordinate with Wellness, Disability Services, Student Affairs, faculty, and chairs to address barriers to success.
• Partner with department chairs and faculty to address academic needs of diverse student populations and promote inclusive learning.
• Collaborate with Office of Institutional Assessment to collect and analyze retention data to support planning and improvement.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, policy development, and initiatives advancing educational effectiveness; serve as a Dean’s Cabinet member.
• Represent CUNY SoM on committees and projects; maintain FERPA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Student-centered initiatives

Inclusive excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Terminal degree (MD/PhD/EdD)

Job description

Executive Director of Academic Enrichment & Undergrdauate Programs

POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SOM), located on the campus of The City College of New York (CCNY), is the only medical school in the CUNY system. Its accelerated curriculum enables students to earn both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) in seven years; the inaugural MD class graduated in 2020. CUNY SOM also offers a two-year Physician Assistant (PA) program. The school’s mission is twofold: (1) to provide medical and PA education to students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in medicine, with a commitment to primary care in underserved communities; and (2) to conduct innovative research in community health, health professions education, and biomedical science, translating findings into meaningful clinical impact.

The Executive Director provides strategic direction for a high-quality, inclusive educational environment for health professional students across CUNY SoM’s health professional pathway programs, from undergraduate education through degree completion. The position supports the academic success of students who may require additional assistance, including students with disabilities, students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, first-generation students, and veterans.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Curriculum and Assessment, the Executive Director will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate holistic student academic support and retention programs, including medical school bridge programs.

• Monitor student academic performance and educational data to identify trends, assess outcomes, and recommend interventions.

• Co-chair the interdisciplinary Student At-Risk Committee and develop and monitor action plans for students experiencing academic difficulties.

• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Student Academic Progress Committee and participate in student progress, conduct, and other institutional committees as appropriate.

• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and the Curriculum Committee to review and update curriculum, academic policies, and student support processes.

• Advise students regarding academic planning, focus paths, schedules, electives, withdrawals, probation, and available resources.

• Assess student needs and coordinate with Wellness, Disability Services, Student Affairs, faculty, and department chairs to address barriers to academic success and student well-being.

• Partner with department chairs and faculty to address the academic needs of diverse student populations and promote an inclusive learning environment.

• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Assessment to collect and analyze retention and educational data to support institutional planning and improvement.

• Provide leadership in strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, policy development, and initiatives that advance educational effectiveness; serve as a member of the Dean’s Cabinet and SoM leadership team.

• Represent CUNY SoM on relevant committees, councils, and projects; maintain confidentiality and compliance with FERPA, University policies, and the Student Code of Conduct.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal degree (e.g., MD, PhD, or EdD) in a health professional academic field.

• Ability to qualify for a faculty position.

• Significant experience in higher education administration, leadership, and student-centered initiatives.

• Experience working in higher education administration and/or leadership.

• Consistent commitment to inclusive excellence, innovation, and educating diverse students.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $150,000 - $215,000

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 December 29, 2026.

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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: 33079

Location: CUNY School of Medicine