Academic Program Specialist; HEOa - Black Studies

Position Details

This Academic Program Specialist reports to the Chair of Black Studies and supports the daily academic and administrative operations of the Department. In addition to the core responsibilities, the position will participate in the coordination of special Black Studies programs, conferences and events. The role occasionally requires flexible hours due to support programmatic and event management related activities, including the Langston Hughes Festival, and Black History Month programming.

• Develops and maintains relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services
• Serves as resource expert regarding Departmental policies and procedures
• Oversees office recordkeeping
• Manages updates of departmental web and print materials
• May assist with supervision of office operations and/or Department budget
• Manage and monitor Black Studies correspondence and calendars
• Supports, plans, and helps to implement Departmental Programming and Fundraising Initiatives
• Provide administrative support for Departmental faculty
• Performs related duties as assigned

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

• Experience working in a higher education or academic department environment
• Experience supporting academic programs, student services, or faculty administration
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience coordinating events, programs, or departmental initiatives
• Familiarity with database systems, web content management, or administrative reporting

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

Higher Education Assistant

Exempt

Salary Range: $57,252 - $68,364. 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.

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March 9, 2026

CUNY Job Posting:
Managerial/Professional

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Location:

City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time