ASAP|ACE Assistant Director of Recruitment (ASAP Recruitment Specialist - HEOa)

POSITION DETAILS

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, is accepting applications for the ASAP|ACE Assistant Director of Recruitment.

CUNY?s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) and Accelerate, Complete, Engage (ACE) are graduation and retention programs offered at twelve CUNY colleges. These programs help students to stay on track and graduate by providing a range of financial, academic, and personal supports, including personalized advisement, career counseling, tutoring, waivers for tuition and additional financial assistance to cover the cost of textbooks. At City Tech, ASAP and ACE serves approximately 1300 students across 20 associate and baccalaureate programs, concentrating primarily on STEAM majors. Consisting of 20 full-time staff members, the ASAP and ACE team at City Tech provides holistic and comprehensive services to its students and work with departments across campus to support student engagement and retention, thus ensuring timely degree completion and post-graduation success.

Reporting to the ASAP|ACE Program Director, the Assistant Director of Recruitment will design and implement a comprehensive recruitment plan to meet the recruitment targets of the ASAP and ACE programs. They will be responsible for coordinating workshops, intake screenings, and orientation sessions for prospective students in collaboration with other members of the ASAP|ACE team, Enrollment Management, and the Program Coordinator for Math Start, a CUNY initiative supporting students in preparing for college-level coursework and meeting CUNY?s math proficiency milestones.

In addition, the Assistant Director will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Collaborate with the ASAP|ACE Central Office, ASAP|ACE Program Director and Math Start Program Coordinator to strategize and define annual objectives. Work closely with the college?s Enrollment Management, and marketing and communications teams, to ensure alignment with all recruitment activities.
• Spearhead all recruitment and subsequent related activities, including responding to students via our official recruiting email, managing and maintaining updated recruiting administrative guide, monitoring and updating Central?s recruiting and reporting documents, and preparing reports and proposals regarding recruitment and outreach activities for the Central Office and Program Director.
• Collaborate with the ASAP Associate Director of Advisement, ASAP|ACE Program Director, Math Start Program Coordinator, and advisement team to organize information and pre-advisement sessions.
• Work closely with ASAP?s Financial Aid Specialist to verify and confirm applicants? FASFA, TAP and overall financial aid standing.
• Supervise and support the ASAP Recruitment Coordinator and Student Ambassadors with recruitment, training, and other aspects of the onboarding process for student workers.
• Represent ASAP, ACE, and Math Start at both internal and external meetings and conferences, and conduct presentations regarding these programs at college access events and informational sessions.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with CUNY pre-matriculation programs, and high schools, GED programs, and college advisors with the goal of strengthening recruiting avenues.
• Work with ASAP advisors to identify ACE-eligible ASAP students, and create targeted outreach campaigns to potential students via postcard mailing, emailing, and mass texting.
• Administer student follow-up tasks related to enrollment, tasks such as the submission of vaccination records, proof of residency, and high school diplomas.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and four years' related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master?s degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with general recruitment processes and a minimum of one year of recruitment experience is strongly preferred. Experience with pre-enrollment advising is a plus.
• Student-focused, with a strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing a diverse student body. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build consensus in order to achieve goals and benchmarks.
• Strong organizational, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
• Strong ability to communicate program requirements effectively to students.
• Understanding of the financial aid process.
• Familiarity with using social media to engage students.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.

The ASAP Recruitment Specialist is a member of an integrated college team and has the major responsibility to lead the program's recruitment efforts.

• Organize pre-admission advisement and cohort recruitment for all ASAP applicants
• Lead ASAP recruitment activities
• Develop and conduct information sessions and intake appointments with prospective students
• Conduct site visits to area high schools and GED programs
• Present on ASAP at external college access events and conferences
• Cultivate and manage relationships with CUNY pre-matriculation programs
• Oversee ASAP student leaders and their integration into recruitment activities
• Perform related duties as assigned

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$56,447 - $70,238. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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 9/01/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/01/2026, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin on or after May 22, 2025.

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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Location

NYC College of Technology

About CUNY NYC College of Technology

New York City College of Technology is a baccalaureate and associate degree-granting institution committed to providing broad access to high quality technological and professional education for a diverse urban population. City Tech’s distinctive emphasis on applied skills and place-based learning built upon a vibrant general education foundation equips students with both problem-solving skills and an understanding of the social contexts of technology that make its graduates competitive. A multi- disciplinary approach and creative collaboration are hallmarks of the academic programs. As a community City Tech nurtures an atmosphere of inclusion, respect, and open-mindedness in which all members can flourish.

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