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Senior Director of Academic Success Programs

POSITION DETAILS

The Senior Director of Academic Success Programs under the direction of the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Associate Provost will provide support and leadership to the following areas: College Now, Freshman Year Initiative Program (Freshman College), SEEK, Instructional Support Services Program and Prestigious Scholarships. Additionally, the Senior Director will work collaboratively with the Division's Senior Director of Enrollment Management to coordinator enrollment, retention and graduation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the college community to develop admissions pipelines, retention, completion, and student success strategies that support the College's mission of 90/30 by fostering and demonstrating educational innovation, program excellence, and institutional commitment to students and their successes.

• Develop expected outcomes, both short-term and long-term, for each unit and its programs and services, evaluate the outcomes, and prepare feedback and reports.

• Provide leadership and vision for program assessment and accreditation for the Division of Enrollment Management

• Leverage technology to maximize student outcomes and organizational efficiencies.

• Prepare and administer appropriate departmental budget and authorize expenditures.

• Ensure academic policies are in line with and foster student success

• Seek out external funding - participate in grant development, writing, and management.

• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.

Possess superior leadership, management, financial, communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to motivate and mentor staff.

Have a willingness to take risk to advance student success.

Demonstrate a commitment to shared governance and provide the leadership necessary to ensure its success.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of ten years of responsible higher education experience and a proven capacity to lead a wide variety of programs.

An advanced degree in a related field is preferred.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs curriculum development and operations of a learning resource center.

• Designs, implements and monitors a comprehensive student support program based on targeted academic resources such as tutoring, remedial and/or other related support services

• Administers all curricular, administrative, and financial aspects of the center; oversees design and delivery of various programs sponsored by the center

• Performs outcomes assessment and creates strategic plan to further develop center offerings

• Ensures ongoing faculty and staff development to support high quality student services delivery; promotes best practices in field

• Manages annual budget; develops proposals and other initiatives for expanded center funding

• Cultivates and maintains strategic partnerships; serves as primary liaison to faculty and administrators to plan and execute center activities

• Manages professional, instructional and clerical staff

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Resource Center Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$141,858, 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

November 16, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29187

Location

Lehman College