Administrative Specialist (HEOa) - Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning

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 10,000 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.

The College's faculty, administration, and staff are committed to educational excellence as they instill in students an enduring love of learning and respect for pluralism and diversity. The College community recognizes its responsibility to strive for the common good, including an informed appreciation for the interdependence of all people, as well as providing students with the opportunities for successful future careers.

Reporting to the Director, CSI?s Administrative Specialist of Lifelong Learning:

• Provides administrative and program support to the Creative Exchange & Options continuing education programs
• Oversees day-to-day operations, including scheduling, distribution of printed and electronic communications, implementation and analysis of student satisfaction surveys, organization and monitoring of student records, coordination of staff trainings, and other activities required by the institution and funder
• Assist the Director?s strategic planning efforts by monitoring key performance data, preparing summaries for funder reports, and providing insight for operational improvements and revenue-generating opportunities aligned with the institution?s goals
• Coordinates and organizes key program events that enhance student retention and engagement, raise program visibility, and strengthen partnerships with other departments and care-providing agencies.
• Supervises and trains support staff and student workers.Provides annual supervision to grant-funded PT employees
• Manages budget, coordinates purchasing supply orders, and approves timesheets needed for payroll
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 4 years? administrative experience in education, preferably in lifelong learning at a college level working with diverse populations.
• 2-3 Years? experience working collaboratively with instructors, staff and community partners.
• 2-3 Years? experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Zoom, and overall digital literacy is a must.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical) skills required.
• A self-motivated, proactive, and organized employee who can work autonomously on projects.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and knowledge of administrative practices.
• Highly motivated with a willingness to be flexible and creative.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides administrative and program support to an administrative or academic department.

• Oversees department operations and assists management in planning department activities, creating schedules, assigning staff and preparing and delivering department communications.
• Works with appropriate offices related to personnel recruitment, expediting search activities
• Research coordinates and organizes materials for key events such as promotion and tenure reviews.
• Supervises and trains support staff and student workers.
• Manages budget and coordinates purchasing, accounting, and payroll.
• Provides instructions and basic advice to students, faculty, and others seeking information on department activities, policies, and schedules.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Administrative Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$61,831 - $74,490

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.

*Salaries will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit http://cuny.jobs/ and enter the Job ID# in the "What" section field. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information) as one file.

**Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.

CLOSING DATE

April 27, 2026

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: 31960

Location: College of Staten Island

Job Type: Full-Time

About CUNY College of Staten Island

The College of Staten Island is one of the 11 senior colleges of the 25 colleges and institutions that comprise The City University of New York (CUNY). The three schools and two academic divisions of the College serve more than 13,000 students and offer 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, certificates, professional doctorate degrees, and PhD degrees through The CUNY Graduate Center. CSI's internationally-recognized faculty passionately engages in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, provides transformational learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom for the diverse student body. The 204 acre park-like Willowbrook campus incorporates a residential component, and in 2017 the College expanded its institutional footprint and accessibility with the opening of the St. George location in the heart of Staten Island’s economic renaissance on the north shore of the Island. The College is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity, committed to its role as an anchor institution and community partner supporting economic impact and job creation in the greater Staten Island area.

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