Academic Program Specialist (HEOa) - 400570

POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) is an intensive English language program for incoming college students with native languages other than English. CLIP students need to increase their academic proficiency in reading, writing, and college skills prior to enrollment in college credit classes. The CUNY Office of Academic Affairs works collaboratively with nine CUNY campuses with CLIP on site to provide students with an innovative approach to English language learning. Reporting to the campus CLIP Director, the CLIP Program Specialist participates in executing the program???s daily operations and logistics. The program specialist manages the new student intake and with academic advisement, recruitment/outreach, and other activities to enable successful program enrollment, completion, college transition, and matriculation. The specialist also works with the CLIP director in purchasing books, materials, and other items for the program, bookkeeping, payroll, and data reporting. The CLIP program specialist also supervises the office College Assistants and Computer Laboratory Technicians.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the director with budget planning.
• Provide academic and college success advice.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on students' Academic participation and progress.
• Manage the onboarding process for College Assistants
• Update and review the BCC Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid offices.
• Communicate with the CUNY Central Office.
• Coordinate testing for the CLIP exams
• Collaborate with the BCC Testing Office for CLIP students to take CUNY examinations.
• Work with the CLIP counselor and CLIP Director to plan Financial Aid and college related workshops
• Attend on-campus and University meetings and training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor???s degree and four year???s related experience required.

Successful candidates will also have the following core competencies:

?? Detailed- Oriented with strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task while under pressure.

?? Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

?? CUNY First and/or web-based database experience highly preferred

?? Experience working linguistically, culturally, and academically diverse students;

?? Experience adult English language learners preferred

?? Experience in academic advisement and/or career advising with diverse student populations

?? Bilingual proficiency highly preferred

?? Commitment to excellent customer service

?? Supervisory experience preferred

?? Bookkeeping experience preferred

?? Experience in collaborative settings preferred

?? Strong work ethic and ability to work with the utmost professionalism and discretion

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

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$70,000 - $75,000;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

Only applications submitted through cuny.jobs will be considered for this position.

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• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number 29278
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions

Applications including the following must be uploaded to the job application website as a single PDF document:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

CLOSING DATE

The posting closes on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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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.

Job ID

Location

Bronx Community College

About CUNY Bronx Community College

Bronx Community College (BCC) of The City University of New York (CUNY) serves a diverse population of approximately 10,500 undergraduate students. BCC offers more than 40 academic programs that prepare students to enter careers and continue their education. Located on 45 tree-lined acres on the former NYU University Heights campus in the west Bronx, BCC is the only community college in the country to have its campus designated as a National Historic Landmark.

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