• Assistant Director of Business and Liberal Arts

    CUNY (Queens, NY)


    Assistant Director of Business and Liberal Arts

    CONTRACT TITLE

    Higher Education Assistant

    FLSA

    Non-exempt

    CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

    The Business and Liberal Arts (BALA) program at Queens College is seeking an Administrative Specialist. Reporting directly to the BALA Program Director, the specialist will support the director with the implementation of programs and initiatives that enhance the strategic plan of the interdisciplinary program.

    Along with the CUNY Title overview, job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

    • Support the Director with operational and administrative duties related to the day-to-day operations of the department and serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and students on department/program updates, policy and procedures.

    • Conduct initial screening of student applicants to the program and assist students with course registration, schedule planning and other enrollment/registration concerns.

    • Work closely with the faculty director to track and evaluate student progress, and compile and analyze reports/queries used for recruiting, graduation and tracking of student grades.

    • Coordinate the assessment of degree requirements for graduation.

    • Schedule, manage, verify, and update course listings in Coursedog, CUNYfirst, and update the ePAFs for the program.

    • Collaborate with Human Resources on the onboarding and processing of new full-time and part-time faculty and staff and coordinate faculty and staff on procedural and program updates.

    • Manage budget reconciliations, allocations, and distribution.

    • Represent BALA at recruitment activities such as Open Houses, Major/Minor Fairs and orientations, and oversee the organization and execution of BALA events.

    • Liaise with other academic departments to enhance program offerings and visibility for student success.

    • Supervise support staff

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

    OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Proficiency in using cloud-based systems and modules, including CUNYfirst, DegreeWorks, Navigate, Coursedog, and Reporting Tools

    • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Access, Excel, and Word, and experience with database management systems

    • Experience in a higher education setting working with a diverse, non-traditional student population

    • Experience handling budgets and managing curricula in an office setting

    • Four years of experience working with students in an academic department

    • Four years of experience in the planning, marketing, promoting, and recruiting for large scale events

    • Experience in student support and recruitment

    • Experienced team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills

    • Keen eye for detail

    COMPENSATION

    Salary commensurate with education and experience. Range: $79,188 - $86,471

     

    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.

    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

    If you are viewing this job posting on any website other than CUNYfirst, please follow the instructions below:

    Go to cuny.jobs

     

    In the box under "job title/ keyword", enter "31417"

     

    Click on "Assistant Director of Business and Liberal Arts"

     

    Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

     

    Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

     

    **Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

    CLOSING DATE

    12/19/2025

    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

     

    31417

     

    Location

     

    Queens College