Academic Program Manager (HEA)

POSITION DETAILS

The Academic Program Manager will report to the Dean of Division of Humanities and the Arts at The City College of New York. City College's Publishing Certificate Program (PCP) is to address the issue of diversity in the publishing industry and its impact on our culture and society by providing students drawn primarily from CCNY's racial, ethnic, national and class range with the necessary knowledge, skills and contacts to enter successfully the publishing field.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Academic Program Manager duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop schedule of courses and recruit instructors to staff courses for the Publishing Certificate Program throughout the academic year
• Provide academic advising for students regarding the requirements of the PCP
• Formulate and execute policy for recruitment of students within CCNY, CUNY, the publishing industry and the general population at large
• Fundraise within the publishing industry and ancillary businesses
• Maintain job bank for current students in need of part-time employment
• Operate internship program for students
• Manage the mentoring program with publishing industry employees for students
• Oversee the visits of publishing professionals to CCNY to talk about their work in the industry
• Maintain major annual events to publicize program
• Create application guidelines and select annually the students for awards as needed
• Work with PCP graduates to secure full-time employment in the publishing field
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and project management skills, and the capacity to be collaborative
• Ability to organize and implement change within large institutions
• Knowledgeable about careers in not-for-profit and/or cultural institutions; especially within New York City
• Experience working with people as a mentor, coach, or educator
• Experience working in team-based settings who are adept at creative problem solving
• Exceptional communication skills and experience in project management with multiple external stakeholders
• Experience in mentoring and a demonstrated track record in supporting historically marginalized communities
• Working knowledge of the landscape of community and cultural organizations within New York City as well as an understanding of higher education ecosystems
  
  

Cuny Title Overview

Manages curriculum development and operations of a College's specialized academic program under the direction of a senior administrator.

• Implements and monitors a comprehensive academic program development plan; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures
• Assists Director with outcome assessment and strategic planning to further develop program offerings
• Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management
• Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures
• May manage professional and/or clerical staff
• May act on behalf of Director in his/her absence
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Title Name: Academic Program Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

Compensation And Benefits

$86,645

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

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• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number: 29076
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
  
  

Applications including the following must be uploaded as a single PDF to the CUNYfirst job application website:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  
  

CLOSING DATE

October 26, 2024.

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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

29076

Location

City College of New York