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SEEK Program Director -- York College/CUNY

Job ID

Location

York College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at York College/CUNY, the SEEK Director is responsible for the overall administration of the Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Program, whose mission is to provide comprehensive academic and counseling support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to their educational and financial circumstances. In addition to the responsibility for administering the functions and services vested in the SEEK Program, the Director shall also be responsible for monitoring all SEEK funding, facilitating support programs and services provided by various College departments to SEEK students, and for the advocacy and representation of SEEK Students from admission to graduation. Specific duties and responsibilities include: managing, supervising and directing the day-to-day activities of the program including hiring, supervising, developing, and evaluating professional and support staff; working with the Financial Aid, Bursar, Admissions, and Registrar Offices on a regular basis to ensure that proper records are maintained and appropriate services provided to SEEK students; ensuring proper verification of students' status and program eligibility; working with academic departments that offer sections in which SEEK students are enrolled, and in the development of supplemental instruction sections; facilitating the recruitment, course scheduling, and provision of support services to summer immersion SEEK students; preparing annual program and budget reports to the University Office of Special Programs; and representing the program internally and externally including serving on appropriate College and University Committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' relevant experience required, however, the following qualifications are highly preferred:

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of opportunity programs and be committed to the success of students eligible for special program support; the ability to judge trends and implications of data; demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff at every level.

At least five (5) years??? experience shall be direct or indirect supervisory experience and involvement in the Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program or similar HEOP program. Experience working at the post-secondary level in an urban environment is desirable. Successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to relate well with faculty, staff, and students in a culturally diverse environment.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs campus SEEK program operations. SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) is a higher education opportunity program established at the senior CUNY colleges to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college.

• Designs, implements and monitors a comprehensive program of academic services for eligible students
• In collaboration with academic departments, develops supplemental instruction and other initiatives to ensure equality of higher education opportunity
• Facilitates course scheduling and provision of support services to summer immersion SEEK students
• Manages program budget; writes grant proposals and acquires funding to support the development of new offerings and services
• Conducts ongoing assessment of SEEK support functions to improve upon service delivery
• Serves as advocate and representative for SEEK students from admission to graduation
• Manages professional and support staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic SEEK Program Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and credentials.

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.edu, go to the Employment drop-down menu and click the ???Search Job Postings??? tab.

??? Filter by Job Location by clicking on York College. The title of this position is SEEK Program Director, Job ID #23411. 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

This posting will be open until filled.

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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.