Executive Director, Student Success & Undergraduate 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

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.