Academic Program Specialist - Office of Partnership Programs

Academic Program Specialist – Office of Partnership Programs

The Academic Program Specialist plays a pivotal role in the School of Education, ensuring successful implementation of a portfolio of teacher preparation programs. Reporting to the Academic Program Director, responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Manage and supervise the administrative day-to-day aspects of a portfolio of alternative certification and advanced certificate program teacher and leader preparation programs
• Manage all aspects of the program participants’ journey including registration guidance, cohort meetings, certification requests and preparation, hiring and support
• Assist the Director in preparing proposals, presentations, and other materials and reports in accordance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements
• Meet with program participants and work alongside them to establish goals and evaluate their program progress
• Liaise with external partner organizations to support recruitment, admissions and retention of program participants and facilitate several program activities
• Support and advocate for students enrolled in the alternative certification and/or advanced certificate teacher and leader preparation programs
• Coordinate and facilitate informational and orientation sessions for prospective and incoming program participants
• Liaise with other internal departments to plan and schedule courses, hire and orient new adjunct faculty, and schedule and facilitate meetings with faculty
• Facilitate communication about programs between internal and external stakeholders and constituents, including drafting routine communications and documents
• Maintain and organize program records and files in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Contribute to new development of program design, implementation, and evaluation
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Bachelor’s degree and four years related experience required.

• Experience in educational, nonprofit, or higher education institution setting; prior experience in a college or university setting and knowledge of K-12 education or teacher preparation preferred
• Excellent project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong time management and organization skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize activities, work under and meet deadlines, and effectively handle changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and constituents
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and online apps and academic systems including Google Drive and CUNYfirst
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills

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

Academic Program Specialist

Higher Education Assistant

Exempt

Salary Range: $86,741 - $94,909, salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY 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,…