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Academic Program Specialist, Collaborative  Programs (HEOa) - 400570

POSITION DETAILS

The Academic Program Specialist of Collaborative Programs will report to the Director or his/her Designee. 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 Program Specialist reports to the Director of College Now or his/her Designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred Qualification:

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

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

$82,663

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 30916 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

September 23, 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

30916

Location

Kingsborough Community College