College Access Adults Program Specialist; Non-Teaching Adjunct

General Duties

Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

Non-Teaching Adjunct

Exempt

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers multiple academic degree and certificate programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, as well as traditional-aged college students, who seek to learn more about the challenges confronting poor and working-class populations in the workplace and the community. The Joseph S. Murphy Institute serves as entity within SLU, housing Worker Education and Workforce Development (WEWD) unit at SLU's Murphy Institute, with two specific goals: (1) to partner with labor unions, government agencies, employers, and other CUNY units to expand educational opportunities for union members and adult learners seeking the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary to achieve their career goals and improve their economic well-being, and (2) to serve as a hub for discussion and debate on the challenges confronting workers and working-class communities.

The focus of the Worker Education and Workforce Development (WEWD) unit at SLU's Murphy Institute is to provide academic and administrative support to union members, working adults, and non-traditional aged students who are seeking to earn a degree or certificate from a CUNY college to improve their career opportunities. Worker Education is currently searching for a part-time Program Specialist who will assist in a range of recruitment, outreach, advisement, and administrative tasks, mainly in the College Access for Working Adults Program (CUNY Days) program.

The program specialist will report to the Associate Director of Worker Education and Workforce Development.

• Provide prospective students with general information about CUNY colleges, program requirements, and standards to enroll students into CUNY. Appointments are conducted in person, by telephone, and on Zoom.
• Use career exploration platforms such as O
  * Net online and the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook to assist participants with identifying the education requirements, work conditions, wages, and job outlook for careers of interest.
• Counsel college prep students interested in a CUNY college to pursue undergraduate or graduate study by providing college and program selection guidance and application assistance
• Conduct and document ongoing follow‑ups with prospective students
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing recruitment activities, enrollment events, and orientation sessions.
• Assist with marketing and promotional efforts related to events, including social media
• Conduct workshops and presentations on campus, virtually, and at offsite recruitment events
• Act as liaison between prospective students and staff at SLU and other CUNY colleges
• Collect and maintain program participants' enrollment data for the preparation of reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's Degree required.

• At least four years of admission or academic counseling and/or career advisement experience is highly desirable
• Knowledge of practices and technologies used in CUNY admissions, recruitment, and enrollment services preferred.
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Knowledge of career exploration platforms such as O
  * Net, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational  Outlook Handbook, etc.
• Experience planning recruitment and outreach events
• Excellent organizational,communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead presentations andsmall-groupdiscussions.
• Competency with multiple computer applications (e.g. Intermediate level Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Access, student information systems, etc.
• Competency with online communication platforms such as Zoom, TEAMS, Google Voice.
• Detail-oriented; self-starter; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Availability to work the required schedule, including late afternoon and evening hours, and occasional weekday or weekend events.
• Required travel throughout NYC five boroughs to conduct or attend information sessions on weekdays and or weekends as needed.

Hourly rate commensurate with education and experience, between $51.94 - $56.21

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents…