What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Workforce and Continuing Education Programs position at The City University of New York?
POSITION DETAILS
York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.
York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.
Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.
York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.
Reporting to the Executive Chief of Staff, the Director of Workforce/ Continuing Education Programs is responsible for ensuringthe success of existing sponsored cohort programs and finding new projects. The Director collaborates and works closely with variousinternal administrative and academicdepartments,as well as external partnerssuch as, employers, Labor Unions, hospitals, agencies and community-based organizations.
Major Responsibilities Include
Oversees a broad range of fiscal and program responsibilities for Continuing Education and related external programs
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Officer
FLSA
Exempt
Compensation And Benefits
$117,971 - $130,755 - 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
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.
You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.
To Apply
Please go to www.CUNY.jobs.
Filter by Job Location by clicking on York College. The title of this position is Director of Workforce and Continuing Education Programs, Job ID # 32737. Click on the title to view the entire job announcement.
Click the ‘Apply Now’ tab and follow the prompts from there, including creating an account or logging into a previously created account.
York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.
CLOSING DATE
October 17, 2026 (Job posting will be removed at 12am)
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.
Job ID: 32737
Location: York College
York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.
York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.
Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.
York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.
Reporting to the Executive Chief of Staff, the Director of Workforce/ Continuing Education Programs is responsible for ensuringthe success of existing sponsored cohort programs and finding new projects. The Director collaborates and works closely with variousinternal administrative and academicdepartments,as well as external partnerssuch as, employers, Labor Unions, hospitals, agencies and community-based organizations.
Major Responsibilities Include
- Manage existing Workforce Development and Continuing Education Programs
- In concert with academic departments, identifyopportunities forandinitiatenewprograms and partnershipswithlocal employers,unions,andgovernment organizations;collaboratewithemployers and communitystakeholderstoimplement workforce training.
- Lead the developmentand implementthestrategicplanforWorkforceDevelopment and Continuing Education.
- Manageday-to-dayoperations ofsponsoreddegree andnon-degreeprograms.
- Conductneed analysisandseekfundingthroughgrantsandothersources.
- Analyzecurrent andfuturetrends inlabormarket.
- Writeproposalsforfunding fornew programs(city,state,federal, private) basedonthe labormarket analysis.Seekfundingopportunitiesthroughgrantsandcontracts.
- DevelopMOU andtrainingcontracts.
- Developcustomized courses fornon-traditionallearners. Facilitate curriculumdevelopmentand Implementation.
- Ensureprogram compliancewith the CUNYpolicies.
- Manageandsupervise staff;interviewandhirefacultyand staffforspecialprograms.Plan and schedulecoursesandfaculty assignments.
- Createprogram budgets;prepare billingand feetransfers.
- Prepareanalytical andassessmentreports formanagementas needed.
- Serve on college wide committees.
- May supervise staff.
- Bachelor'sDegreeandeightyears'relatedexperiencerequired.Master'sDegreepreferred.
- Fiveyearsofexperienceinworkforceand/or continuing education trainingprogramdevelopmentandmanagement
- Strongwritingandcommunicationskills
- Technologyskills:ExcelandWord
- Experienceinsuccessfulgrantwriting and management
Oversees a broad range of fiscal and program responsibilities for Continuing Education and related external programs
- Provides leadership for the development and implementation of new programs of study and ensures the coordination and implementation of program components.
- Plans, markets and implements College programs in Continuing Education, developing overall programs and overseeing development of content, budgets, and marketing strategies.
- Develops funding proposals; solicits grant information and provides leadership and guidance in partnering with community and governmental agencies.
- Provide fiscal oversight and evaluation; develops strategic and operating plans; reports progress and results to management.
- Oversees a comprehensive marketing and public information program.
- Manages staff of the Continuing Education office.
- Represents Continuing Education within the College community and externally.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Officer
FLSA
Exempt
Compensation And Benefits
$117,971 - $130,755 - 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
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.
You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.
To Apply
Please go to www.CUNY.jobs.
Filter by Job Location by clicking on York College. The title of this position is Director of Workforce and Continuing Education Programs, Job ID # 32737. Click on the title to view the entire job announcement.
Click the ‘Apply Now’ tab and follow the prompts from there, including creating an account or logging into a previously created account.
York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.
CLOSING DATE
October 17, 2026 (Job posting will be removed at 12am)
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.
Job ID: 32737
Location: York College
Salary : $117,971 - $130,755