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Academic Program Specialist - Macaulay Honors Program at Hunter College

GENERAL DUTIES

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

CONTRACT TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

- Provides organizational coordination and support for programs and projects managed by the Director.

- Works collaboratively with directors on program assessment; conducts research and analyzes statistical and other data.

- Supervises and trains administrative support.

- Coordinates the University Scholar registration process and collaborate with academic and administrative departments at Hunter to ensure that student needs are met.

- Coordinates co-curricular programming.

- Coordinates the advisory admissions committee and admissions interview process.

- Coordinates local campus outreach and publicity efforts involving print and electronic media.

- Tracks student records and prepares reports.

- Collaborates with and refers students regarding leadership projects, professional development, and academic resources.

- Communicates with advisors and seminar faculty regarding program policies and procedures.

- Coordinates with the Office of Institutional Advancement to support alumni and parent outreach efforts.

- Serves as liaison with the college offices such as Computer Information Services, Facilities and Public Safety.

- Schedules and organizes senior staff calendars and upcoming program events. Develops meeting agendas; schedules ongoing staff, department, and task force meetings; maintains all meeting summaries and files.

- Coordinates special projects as assigned by the Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and at least four years' experience in pre-college or related project coordination required. Master's degree is preferred. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time-management skills, as well as a strong work ethic and commitment for success. Further, the candidate will be able to work on a flexible schedule (evenings and Saturdays for a minimum 40 weeks a year) with individuals in a diverse community.

COMPENSATION

$52,267 - $72,667; commensurate with 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 offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. The institution is committed to faculty professional development, providing mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on June 2, 2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Job ID

30352

Location

Hunter College