Academic Program Director; HEO; Office Provost

Academic SEEK Program Director (HEO) - Office of the Provost

Through the provision of counseling, tutoring, supplemental instruction, and additional financial aid, the SEEK Department (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) Counseling and Student Support Services at City College supports students in their efforts to persist and ultimately earn a college degree. At the core of the Department's mission is a social justice framework with the goal of creating a path for greater social and economic mobility.

Located in historic Harlem, The City College of New York has the distinction of having established the first SEEK Program, and the first higher educational opportunity program in the nation. The City College SEEK Department currently has 5 fulltime faculty who are active in College governance and committee service. It is a vibrant and successful academic department, yielding two consecutive college Salutatorians, with a successful series of programs including the SEEK Research Fellowship, SEEK Peer Mentoring program, and a record number of students studying abroad.

In the past ten years, student graduation and retention rates have steadily increased.

The City College of New York invites applications for the position of Director of the SEEK Department and Director of the Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Program. Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and coordinating with the CUNY Office of Special Programs, the Director is responsible for the overall administration of the SEEK Department and provides leadership to the faculty, staff and students.

The Director performs research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing major program components;
  Counseling/ Advising Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction, Summer Program, Freshman Learning Communities

• Mentoring and supervising program faculty and staff to promote professional growth and development.

• Compiling data and conducting needs assessment to evaluate and improve program initiatives.

• Working with administrators, faculty and directors of student services offices to address the needs of SEEK students.

• Administration of annual program/departmental budget.

• Preparing mandated program reports for CUNY Office of Special Programs.

• Hiring, training and evaluation of counseling faculty and all staff.

• Coordinating the tenure and promotion review process for departmental faculty.

• Planning and managing the admissions process for SEEK freshmen.

• Representing the Department on various administrative College and CUNY-wide committees.

• Assessing and intervening with students of concern.

• Meeting with state legislators to advocate for SEEK funding.

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

Candidate must hold a doctorate degree with a record of experience in Higher Education Administration, Psychology, Education, or other related field.

The individual will have a comprehensive understanding of opportunity programs and be committed to working with urban and diverse college students. The preferred candidate will have a background in student support services and program administration. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to act as an effective advocate and liaison to the College community. Experience with outcomes assessment, program monitoring, budget management, grant writing, and data- driven decision-making.

A strong interest in mentoring, supervising, and team building within a dynamic staff and faculty is essential.

Directs campus SEEK program operations. SEEK (Search for…