College Now Program Specialist (HEOa)

Job ID

27774

Location

NYC College of Technology

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college offering 58 associate and bachelor’s degree programs in downtown Brooklyn. City Tech's Collaborative Precollege Programs/College Now is accepting applications for a full-time College Now Program Specialist at the Higher Education Assistant rank.

College Now is CUNY's major collaboration with the New York City Department of Education. Its defining goal is to help students graduate from high school prepared for success in college through participation in a broad array of awareness and preparedness programs. The College Now program is one of several college readiness projects administered through Collaborative Precollege Programs at City Tech. Collaborative Precollege Programs offers credit and non-credit courses, workshops, and other campus-based activities (tutoring/academic advisement, parent outreach and SAT support) to students from over 35 partner high schools. Our aim is to improve NYC students' capacity for successful transition to post-secondary education. For more information, see: https://k16.cuny.edu/collegenow/ and https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/collegenow .

Reporting to the Director of College Now, the College Now Program Specialist manages the program's database and works with internal and external constituents to support the overall effectiveness of the College Now program. The College Now Program Specialist supports recruitment, retention, implementation, assessment, and the development of a year-long college readiness project that is provided on Saturdays from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and during summers from Mondays through Thursdays. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and Saturdays for a minimum 40 weeks per year).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintain student records for 1000 participating annual College Now students.

Administer admission, registration, and weekly attendance recording procedures.

Manage the collection, collation, and assessment of data streams used regarding program administration, activities, policies, and procedures.

Assist with program assessment and reporting processes.

Collaborate with College support offices, Program Partners, management, and colleagues in order to share and communicate relevant project/practice information.

Administer the submission and receipt of application/registration information in coordination with partner schools.

Assist the College Now Director with inventory, website content updates, and other related activities.

Supervise office operations and support staff as appropriate.

Provide operational and functional support to College Now and Collaborative Precollege Programs as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Access and Excel; aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
• Strong data management and analytical skills.
• Keen understanding of the needs and challenges facing NYC high school students from diverse backgrounds, and an interest in urban education and college access.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, within the department and with faculty and other administrators.
• Strong organizational, project management, facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to communicate program requirements effectively to students, as well to build rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff and faculty.
• Understanding of the college application and financial aid process, particularly for CUNY and SUNY colleges.
• Experience with precollege programs, including pre-enrollment and academic advising.
• Experience training, developing and supervising staff preferred.

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.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$62,411 - $70,238. 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after January 2, 2024.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

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.