Academic Program Coordinator, CUNY Explorers Program

POSITION DETAILS

The Academic Program Coordinator, CUNY Explorers, will report to the Academic College Now Manager and will support the development, implementation, and oversight of the initiative at Hunter College. The Program Coordinator will supervise Campus Visit Guides to provide an educational experience for a cohort of visiting 6th-10th graders and their chaperones.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Academic Program Coordinator, CUNY Explorers, will be responsible for the following duties:

• InconjunctionwiththeCentralOfficeprogramteamandDOEstaff,arrangeschool visitsandworkwithcampusandUniversityofficestoprovideeffectiveinteractive programactivities.
• RecruitandsuperviseCUNYstudentstoserveasVisitGuidesonCUNYcampuses.
• Monitorandmaintainanonlineschedulingsystemthatwillallowschoolstoselecta visitdateandprovideallrelevantcontactinformation;followupwithschoolsas neededtoensureasuccessfulvisit.
• Implement an orientation, training and ongoing professional and leadership developmentforVisitGuides.
• Coordinatetheprogram?sadministrativeandoperationalactivities,including processing payroll for visit guides.
• Under the supervision of the campus administrator, liaise with relevant college departments with regard to program logistics (space, student meals, workshop leaders,campussecurity,etc.).
• Collectandretaindataforreportoutcomestorelevantcollegeleaders.
• Maintainadatabaseofstaffandschoolinformation;documentandsubmittoCentral Officesummariesofvisitsandobservations.
• ParticipateinUniversity-widemeetingsasneeded.
• Supportrelatedadministrativefunctionsinthehostdepartment.
• Assist with both College Now and Undergraduate Admissions initiatives related to campus tours and recruitment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor?s degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual,Spanish/Englishpreferred
• Experienceevaluatingperformanceandanalyzingdata/metricspreferred
• Experience working with middle school and high school students
• Ability to performsuccessfullyinamulti-faceted,fast-paced,time-sensitive,and demanding student-focused and responsive operation serving both internal and externalconstituents
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to work and interact effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with a diverse community of students, faculty, staffandexternalconstituentsinalargecentralizedpublicuniversitysystem
• Detailorientedwithstrongpresentationandgroupfacilitationskills
• Computerproficiencyusingstandardofficesoftwareprograms/applications

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides basic operational and analytical support related to a College's specialized academic program.

• Supports the directors and managers with orientation preparation, student advisement regarding program requirements, and providing basic information about financial aid and registration
• Manages office records including faculty files; prepares reports and surveys; collects and maintains statistical data on program activities
• Serves as liaison to various College offices to provide service delivery and appropriate referrals to students
• Collects and reviews syllabi to ensure compliance with standards
• Serves as resource person for students and faculty regarding program policies and procedures
• May supervise office operations and/or monitor department budget
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience $51,781-$62,689.

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.

**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 30183 .

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter and/or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 05/07/2025 . The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

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 ID

Location

Hunter College

About CUNY Hunter College

Hunter College, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, one of the oldest public colleges in America, and a national leader in urban public education. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 programs of study. Graduates of Hunter's nationally-renowned professional schools (the School of Education, the Silberman School of Social Work, and the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing) become the teachers, social workers, nurses and health care professionals who dedicate their lives to serving New York City and the nation. They are the embodiment of the Hunter College motto: Mihi Cura Futuri – "the Care of the Future is Mine". With the myriad opportunities found in New York City, and world-renowned faculty to guide them, Hunter's students embark upon their bright and illustrious futures and begin to achieve their version of the American Dream!

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