Assistant Director (Academic Program Specialist) - CUNY Language Immersion Program at LaGuardia Community College

Job Title: Assistant Director (Academic Program Specialist) - CUNY Language Immersion Program

Job ID: 28251

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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:

• Assists with daily program operations in collaboration with the director and office staff;
• Oversees student data inputting and overall office recordkeeping;
• Assists with student recruitment, orientation, and placement testing;
• Monitors student enrollment, attendance, and retention;
• Refers students to needed services on-campus (e.g., LaGuardia CARES, the Wellness Center, the Neurodiversity Program, etc.) and in the community as needed;
• Facilitates students’ exit from the program and matriculation to academic degree programs at LaGuardia and other CUNY campuses;
• Prepares analytical and statistical reports as required by the Division of Adult and Continuing Education, College Management, and the CUNY Office of Academic Affairs;
• Oversees updates to the program’s webpage and creates print materials;
• Represents the program in outreach events and meetings with the CUNY Office of Academic Affairs and College offices as needed;
• Collaborates in activities that foster continuous program improvement and development;
• Supervises department budget and related matters in the absence of the Director;
• Ensures compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives on campus;
• Some evenings hours required.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MA in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Higher Education Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
• Four years of experience working with adult English language learners in a higher education setting
• Knowledge of college and career pathway transition options, barriers, and supports for adult English language learners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies
• Prior CLIP, supervisory, or adult education program administration experience helpful

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

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.