• Director of Urban Male Student Success Programs

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    Director of Urban Male Student Success Programs

    POSITION DETAILS

    ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

    John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

     

    A Carnegie designated Research Institution, the College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

    POSITION OVERVIEW

    Urban Male Success Programs provides personal, social, academic and professional support for underrepresented groups, specifically African American andUrban Male Success Programs provides personal, social, academic and professional support for underrepresented groups, specifically African American and Latino males at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. These services are provided through two programs, My Brothers Keeper (MBK) and the Urban Male Initiative (UMI).

     

    Reporting directly to the Dean of Students, the Director of Urban Male Student Success Programs (UMSSP) is responsible for providing vision, oversight and management of the department. The Director will:

     

    + Provide supervision and support for:

    + **My Brothers Keeper (MBK)**

    + **Urban Male Initiatives (UMI)**

    + Hire, supervise and develop full-time professional and support staff

    + Develop and manage the Urban Male Student Success Programs budget and oversees the management of the budgets of the programs that make up Urban Male Student Success Programs

    + Develop strategic plans with guidance of the Advisory Committees for both the MBK and UNI programs, internal and external community partners.

    + Manage the daily operations of all **U** **MSSP** spaces

    + Coordinates advocacy for populations served by UMSSP

    + Manages the assessment activities for UMSSP programs

    + Ensures that UMSSP programming, policies and procedures support the development of a strong, equitable and just John Jay community.

    + Serve as a senior member of the Dean of Students’ leadership team

    + Other related duties as assigned

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's degree and eight years related experience required.

    PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Earned master’s degree in a related field,

    + A demonstrated record of progressive supervisory experience preferred.

    + Experience developing and managing leadership development programs and/or peer mentor programs.

    + Experience developing and managing affinity group programs.

    + Experience collaborating with academic and student support departments/programs.

    + Experience planning and managing departmental budgets that include a variety of funding sources (Tax-levy funds; student fee generated funds: foundation/donor funds)

    + Grant writing and management experience a plus.

    + Must have excellent critical thinking, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to use discretionary judgment, excellent problem solving, leadership, time management, budget management and presentation skills.

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Directs planning, program development, and administration to support access, retention, multicultural, and other student affairs objectives.

     

    - Develops plans for, and leads a student development services unit which comprises a variety of services and programs

     

    - Collaborates with academic affairs professionals and other in supporting retention and building a comprehensive learning environment that fosters the intellectual, psychological, social, leadership and recreational development of a diverse student population

     

    - Assists senior management in providing leadership, developing policy, conducting strategic planning, and representing student affairs in various professional activities

     

    - Evaluates the effectiveness of the portfolio of student services in supporting divisional and College-wide goals; oversees data collection, tracking, and reporting systems

     

    - Manages fiscal and human resources; may oversee grant management activities for selected programs

     

    - Performs related duties as assigned.

     

    Job Title Name: Student Life Director

    CUNY TITLE

    Higher Education Officer

    FLSA

    Exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    $107,789 - $115,333

     

    Salary commensurate with education and experience.

     

    CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

     

    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

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    CLOSING DATE

    The review of resumes will begin on June 2, 2025

     

    The posting closes on June 13, 2025

    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

     

    30173

     

    Location

     

    John Jay College