Strategic Academic Programs Manager (Tuition Benefits)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

City University of New York is seeking an Academic Affairs Manager at Lehman College to oversee Academic Affairs activities and operations. The role requires substantial independent decision-making and interaction with faculty, chairs, and staff to ensure curricular integrity and successful program implementations.

Responsibilities include managing office operations, curriculum liaison duties, Senate governance, and data management for programs, with a focus on NYSED approvals and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six years relevant experience in academic programs or higher education administration.

Responsibilities

• Administers office operations for the Office of Academic Programs, supervises staff, assigns work, manages the budget, procures, and maintains the Office of APEE Website.
• Serves as Curriculum Manager and liaison for the college and CUNY Central Office of Academic Affairs; facilitates curricular development and resolves program/course issues.
• Manages materials for new, revised, and proposed programs; maintains data from inception to completion; handles Senate documents and correspondence with CUNY Central Office and NYSED.
• Manages the Senate website year-round; prepares attendance for meetings; prepares Senate documents (agenda, minutes, reports).
• Defines project tasks and resources; develops department initiatives; tracks deliverables; provides input on divisional priorities.
• Prepares and reviews Chancellor's University Report Academic Matters portion and Materials Fee for the Fiscal Matters portion.
• Maintains Coursedog for undergraduate and graduate bulletins/catalogs; ensures accuracy.
• Provides guidance regarding NYSED approval processes to Program Directors, Chairs and faculty.
• Creates proposals, reports, and memos from Chairs of committees; advises new faculty and Chairs on curriculum development.
• Collaborates with faculty, department chairs, and staff across college divisions to implement initiatives successfully.
• Coordinates collection of departmental honors, prizes, and awards for Commencement; assists with events planning and execution.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Six years relevant experience

Job description

City University of New York is seeking an Academic Affairs Manager at Lehman College to oversee Academic Affairs activities and operations. The role requires substantial independent decision-making and interaction with faculty, chairs, and staff to ensure curricular integrity and successful program implementations.

Responsibilities include managing office operations, curriculum liaison duties, Senate governance, and data management for programs, with a focus on NYSED approvals and reports.