POSITION DETAILS
The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a City University of New York (CUNY) senior College organized around two academic divisions and three schools, with over 14,000 students. CSI offers a broad range of academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and in several professional areas. The College awards associate's, bachelor's, master's and clinical doctoral degrees, and in collaboration with The CUNY Graduate Center, numerous Ph.D. degrees. CSI's internationally recognized faculty passionately engage in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, lead students through transformational learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. The College is situated on a 204-acre site, has recently incorporated a residential component, and is currently engaging in capital expansion. It is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity and a community partner and source of economic impact and job creation for the greater Staten Island area.
CUNY Start is an intensive program for incoming college students, both high school and GED graduates, who need to increase their academic proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. The CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, six of the University's seven community colleges and the College of Staten Island work collaboratively to provide students with an innovative approach to developmental education. CUNY Start is recognized for its carefully designed curriculum and pedagogy, ongoing professional development and a supportive approach to student development.
CUNY Start has proven to be highly effective at reducing and/or eliminating students' remedial needs within one semester. In FY12, CUNY Start served approximately 1,225 students at seven campuses. In FY13, CUNY Start is expanding to an additional 8 full-time programs serving 1,850 students or 625 more students than in FY12, and by spring of 2014, it is estimated that CUNY Start will serve nearly 4,000 students, more than doubling in size.
The CUNY Start Program Support Specialist conducts comprehensive individual and group student orientations, information sessions and interviews, academic advising, performance feedback sessions and conferences, skills development seminars, workshops, recruitment/outreach, new student orientation and other activities to enable successful program enrollment, completion, college transition and matriculation. Reporting to the campus CUNY Start Director, the Program Support Specialist may work with a set group of students to cultivate and oversees their educational and advisement plans. Other duties will include but not limited to the following:
* Provide academic and college success advice; general guidance, coaching, mentoring and career exploration support;
* Monitor, evaluate, document and report on students' academic participation and progress, ensure compliance with guidelines, and manage records and files;
* Advocate for students, intervene with appropriate program support services and referrals to faculty, campus learning resources and/or University student development services;
* Deliver program curricula and create training manuals and educational support materials;
* Coordinate regular team meetings with faculty, academic and administrative staff, and actively participate in campus and University meetings and training activities;
* Participate in executing the program's daily operations and logistics;
* Analyze program data, assist with evaluating goals, and develop measurement criteria to perform student learning outcomes assessments and create utilization reports;
* May supervise and train full/part-time professional, academic and/or office support staff.
* Position may require evening hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have the following professional and business core competencies:
* Demonstrated experience in academic advising, career advising and/or student development with diverse student populations, particularly underprepared high school or college students in an educational setting or college prep program, preferred;
* Facilitation experience in adult or developmental education and using a holistic and strengths-based approach to student development preferred;
* Knowledge of learning strategies, accommodations and accessibility services;
* Strong presentation, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to successfully work with and present to diverse learners and audiences;
* Experience working with linguistically, culturally and academically diverse students;
* Strong work ethic, character and personal integrity, and ability to work with the utmost professionalism, discretion and confidentiality;
* Detail oriented with strong organizational, writing, proofreading and editing skills with solid analytical, evaluative and research skills;
* Ability to work well in a time-sensitive, dynamic, student centered and responsive office;
* Experience working in collaborative settings preferred;
* Computer proficiency using standard office software programs/applications.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Provides educational development activities supporting a targeted academic program.
* Assists in developing and preparing program offerings, curricula, guidelines, and related communications
* Promotes program and advises students and College stakeholders on services, policies, and procedures
* Advises faculty, counselors, tutors, administrators and others on program goals, activities, and best practices
* Provides student services such as workshops, seminars, and advising sessions
* Coordinates efforts of faculty, staff, and other service providers to monitor and assess utilization, student progress, and program effectiveness
* Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please go to www.cuny.edu; select "Employment", "Search Job Listings," "More Options to Search for CUNY Jobs," then enter the Job ID# in the "Job Opening ID" field. Cover letter, resume and any additional supporting documents for candidacy must be submitted as one file.
CLOSING DATE
January 21, 2016
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 Title:* CUNY Start Program Support Specialist
*Job ID:* 14228
*Location:* College of Staten Island
*Full/Part Time:* Full-Time
*Regular/Temporary:* Regular