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CUNY Academic Program Specialist (HEOa) in Queens, New York
Academic Program Specialist (HEOa)
Job ID
26570
Location
Queens College
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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POSITION DETAILS
The Office of Honors and Scholarships works with all Queens College students and has specific responsibility for the Queens Scholars, Colden Scholars, and the Freshmen Honors Programs; the office oversees Queens College Foundation awards and manages national-award competitions on campus.
Often referred to as "the jewel of the CUNY system," Queens College is a place of contrasts: An urban school in a suburban setting, where a large and diverse student body receives personalized attention. This formula has made us one of New York's premier educational institutions. With a mission to prepare students to become leading citizens of an increasingly global society, we offer a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences under the guidance of a faculty dedicated to both teaching and research. Our liberal arts, science, and pre-professional programs earn us high rankings in prestigious college guides, such as The Princeton Review America's Best Value Colleges. Our students graduate with the ability to think critically, address complex problems, explore various cultures, use modern technologies and information resources, and have won prominence in nearly every field.
Reporting directly to the Director of Honors Programs, responsibilities for the Academic Program Specialist include but are not limited to:
Recruit and mentor students to garner awards from prestigious and national competitions.
Assist students with writing personal and research statements needed for applications.
Partner with faculty and academic programs to identify qualified candidates for national award competitions.
Provide advisement to students in the honors program and other programs, to better position them to win national award competitions.
Develop and implement new strategies and methods for the identification of award recipients.
Conduct ongoing assessment of the campus effort to secure national awards, and make recommendations as needed.
Oversee the execution of honors and scholarships events and ceremonies on campus, including but not limited to the Academic Excellence Ceremony.
Support the recruitment and selection process for on-campus scholarships.
Serve as the on-campus scholarship liaison for internal and external constituents, such as national foundations.
Represent the college at award events hosted by national award foundations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.
The preferred candidate will have:
Master’s Degree preferred
Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, within the department and with faculty and other administrators.
Strong organization, project management, communication, and facilitation skills.
Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office; familiarity with student success platforms, such as Navigate; and aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
Outstanding communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal).
Familiarity with issues facing students, especially in urban settings.
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
Salary Range: $72,667 - $75,465
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 -- City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.
After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period.
If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day.
Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website.
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Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
CLOSING DATE
June 12, 2023
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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.