Academic SEEK Program Director (HEO

Academic SEEK Program Director (HEO)

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college offering associate and baccalaureate degree programs in downtown Brooklyn. The Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) Program at City Tech invites applications for a student-focused and innovative leader to serve as the Academic SEEK Program Director.

The Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) Program is CUNY's higher education opportunity program designed to assist high-potential, low-income students who otherwise might not be able to pursue a college degree because they are not academically well-prepared for college-level work. The program provides educational support, academic advisement, and counseling assistance, all of which are aimed at strengthening students' basic skills, bolstering their academic success in all levels of college courses, and maximizing their retention and persistence through to graduation.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview the Academic SEEK Program Director will be expected to:

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the SEEK Program at City Tech, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, enrollment goals, retention initiatives, and the College’s commitment to student access and success.
• Develop and strengthen a student-centered SEEK program model that supports students throughout the student lifecycle, from recruitment and transition to college through persistence and graduation.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to enhance academic support services, student engagement opportunities, and retention strategies for SEEK students.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with campus offices, including academic advising, tutoring and learning centers, career services, financial aid, counseling and wellness services, and other student support areas to ensure SEEK students receive coordinated and holistic support.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and assessment of SEEK Summer Program including but not limited to academic preparation, orientation activities, workshops, and transition support for incoming SEEK students.
• Support recruitment, admissions, and onboarding efforts by collaborating with Admissions, Financial Aid, and campus stakeholders to identify, enroll, and support eligible SEEK students.
• Develop assessment strategies to evaluate SEEK program effectiveness, student learning outcomes, retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes; use findings to inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with CUNY, New York State Education Department, and other applicable regulations governing opportunity programs while maintaining accurate program records and documentation.
• Provide leadership and professional development opportunities for SEEK staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, community organizations, and educational access programs to strengthen pathways and resources available to SEEK students.
• Represent the SEEK Program on campus committees and initiatives focused on student success, equity, access, retention, and completion.
• Contribute to division-wide enrollment management and student affairs initiatives that advance student belonging, engagement, and success.

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

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading student success, retention, persistence, and graduation initiatives for diverse student populations, including first-generation, low-income, and historically underserved students.
• Experience developing and implementing innovative, evidence-based programs and services that support student achievement and holistic student…