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Academic Accreditation Specialist (HEOa) - 400618

POSITION DETAILS

As Academic Program Specialist of Collaborative Programs, the responsibilities include:

• Assist with the input and maintenance of college records for 10,000+ high school students who participate in one or more of the office’s collaborative programs.

• Serve as College Now data coordinator, including creating and maintaining a database for CN statistics, assist with preparing reports, update, revise, and maintain all social media aspects including the College Now website.

• Assist with the daily coordination of academic and administrative activities for the College Now Program.

• Prepare, organize and plan activities and meetings for the College Now Student Advisory Board and facilitate College Now Awards Night at Kingsborough Community College.

• Work as the liaison between the Office of Collaborative Programs and KCC department offices which include Registrar, Academic Scheduling, Public Safety, among others.

• Coordinate and supervise College Now student recruitment and counseling operations at 47 high schools.

• Recommends, implements and evaluates strategies to expand course offerings.

• Supervise the activities for all College Now Program Coordinators and Counselors.

• Coordinate orientation and professional development meetings.

• Conduct orientation and professional development meetings.

• Assist the director and all outreach activities to parents, principals and superintendents.

• Manage all aspects of the Collaborative Programs daily office operations including allocation and monitoring of the college assistant hours, scheduling, timesheets, personnel management and appearance. Liaison to the college’s Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

• Assist the director with the development of future collaborative program initiatives.

• Develop and maintain relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services.

• Attend and participate in CUNY Central meetings and work on any assigned sub-committees as needed, as well as attend and participate in national conferences.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Academic Accreditation Specialist reports to the Director of College Now or his/her Designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualification:

-prior work experience with high school to college transition programs.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Contributes to a College's academic accreditation activities under management direction.

- Supports the efforts of a specific department or division to earn and/or maintain the accreditation of the Middle States Commission of Higher Education

- Manages and coordinates program goals, data collection, and student/instructor feedback with respect to accreditation

- Collects, analyzes and interprets enrollment and graduation data; prepares comprehensive reports for management and external agencies

- Conducts exit interviews with graduating students and prepares comprehensive annual assessments

- Prepares materials for accreditation visits; updates information for various department and College publications

- May supervise office operations and/or department budget

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Accreditation Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$75,465

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

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 30646 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

July 30, 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

30646

Location

Kingsborough Community College