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Assistant Director (Academic Program Specialist) - CUNY Language Immersion Program
Job ID
28251
Location
LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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POSITION DETAILS
LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia's academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.
Since 1996, the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) has provided intensive English language instruction at LaGuardia Community College for immigrant students who have been accepted to CUNY and need to improve their academic English language proficiency in preparation for college coursework. CLIP uses a sustained content-based approach with coursework centered on a theme and core texts. Instruction is designed to increase students' English language skills as they broaden their overall background knowledge in topics that will prepare them for general education courses at CUNY. Program staff and instructors support students with "college knowledge," including submitting outstanding documents to the Admissions Office, applying for financial aid and scholarships, and connecting academic majors to career trajectories. Classes meet 25 hours a week in day and evening sessions. Program operations, including classes, are offered fully in-person.
Reporting to the CUNY Language Immersion Program Director, the Assistant Director's duties include but are not limited to:
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
$70,238 - $75,465. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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
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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
May 10th 2024 (Revised)
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.
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