GENERAL DUTIES
Manages a comprehensive support program to promote learning and academic success for a targeted student population.
* Develops, recommends, and implements program goals and objectives to meet students' specialized needs; coordinates delivery of services across multiple functions, developing new programs and activities as needed
* Advocates for students, and partners with academic and student support functions to ensure students effectively utilize programs and services; collaborates with counselors, mentors, and others assisting students
* Maintains ongoing communications with targeted student population as well as department management, advisory groups, and external organizations
* Collects data for, analyzes, and reports on activities and outcomes
* Performs related duties as assigned.
CONTRACT TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
York's Early College Academy (YECA) is one of the several Early College (ECI) Secondary School partnership programs between the City University of New York (CUNY) and the New York City Department of Education. The Early College Initiative at CUNY is also part of the Early College High School Initiative, a nationwide project sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. http://www.earlycolleges.org
Reporting to the York College Dean of the School of Health Sciences & Professional Programs/Office of Academic Affairs, with input and oversight from the YECA School Principal, and with latitude for independent action, the YECA manager creates a successful and sustaining partnership bridge between York College and the York's Early College Academy Secondary School (YECA). The manager:
* Collaborates with YECA and York College to develop, implement and oversees the college readiness programs for YECA students in grades 6-9
* Collaborates with YECA and York College to develop and directly oversees all aspects of providing eligible YECA high school students, grades 9-12 with the ability to earn up to 60 credits of Pathways general education and liberal arts coursework at York College
* Serves as a representative to CUNY's Early College Initiative, and maintains effective relationships with the NYC Department of Education
* Coordinates and delivers on-site services including admissions, collecting transcripts, reviewing assessment testing, orientation, advising, and registration.
* Resolves concerns for program participants/students, faculty, academic departments, and high school;
* Responds to emails, phone calls, and visitors, to meet student, parent, school, and faculty, and program needs;
* Works with the York College Dean and the high school administrators, to develop and implement the semester schedule of college courses;
* Works with the high school and College academic departments, verifying programmatic information and staff;
* Serves as primary contact for college and high school faculty teaching York College courses;
* Develops and delivers large and small group presentations, including student/parent information nights and orientation;
* Makes school and community presentations to high school community and feeder school parents and students;
* Implements program budget
* Serves on high school and college committees, as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
A masters degree and experience in higher education and/or in a secondary education setting is strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal, communication, team building, technological and data analysis skills are necessary. Work schedule will include some evenings and weekends
COMPENSATION
Compensation for this position is commensurate with salary history, experience, and credentials.
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
Please submit your application online through this job board as follows:
*Go to www.cuny.edu
*Select "Apply Now" then create or login to a user account and provide the requested information.
*Click on Job Postings on CUNYfirst
*Click Search job listings
*Click on More search options
*Search by Job Opening ID number 10902
*Click on the Apply Now button. You will be prompted to log in or to create an account.
*In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter,
CV/resume, and contact information for three references. Please upload these as ONE
document in rtf, doc, or pdf format.
CLOSING DATE
February 14, 2015
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
*Job Title:* Academic Student Support Manager - York College Early College Program for Secondary School Students
*Job ID:* 10902
*Location:* York College
*Full/Part Time:* Full-Time
*Regular/Temporary:* Regular