Job Description

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this common sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) supports motivated students earn an associate’s degree within three years. The program emphasizes enriched academic, financial and personal support including comprehensive and personalized advisement, career development, tutoring, scholarships, MTA OMNY cards and textbook funding.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Recruitment and Collaborative Strategies, the Assistant Director for Recruitment is a member of the team responsible for all recruitment efforts. In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the CUNY Title Overview, the Assistant Director will:

• Supervise two Recruitment Coordinators

• Responsible for the supervision and training of Student Ambassadors

• Develop and facilitate information sessions for prospective students

• Support pre-admission advisement for ASAP applicants

• Support the coordination and implementation of student communications

• Assists with field recruitment through high schools and college fairs, community outreach events and other external programs

• Represent ASAP at internal and external programs

• Support the maintenance of relationships with pre-matriculation programs

• Support the maintenance of the recruitment database

• Serve as a liaison to Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, IT and other BMCC offices

• Perform related duties as assigned

• Evening and weekend hours and local travel may be required

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and four years related experience.

The preferred candidate will have:

• Master’s degree in higher education or a related field

• Experience supervising full-time staff

• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, within the department and with faculty and other administrators

• Strong organization, project management, communication, and facilitation skills

• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of student activities

• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Access and Excel), Qualtrics and Connect with the aptitude to learn new systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrates ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members

• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment

• Demonstrates knowledge of equitable and inclusive practices to support students

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.

The ASAP Recruitment Specialist is a member of an integrated college team and has the major responsibility to lead the program's recruitment efforts.

• Organize pre-admission advisement and cohort recruitment for all ASAP applicants

• Lead ASAP recruitment activities

• Develop and conduct information sessions and intake appointments with prospective students

• Conduct site visits to area high schools and GED programs

• Present on ASAP at external college access events and conferences

• Cultivate and manage relationships with CUNY pre-matriculation programs

• Oversee ASAP student leaders and their integration into recruitment activities

• Perform related duties as assigned

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$68,004 - $79,188*

*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

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29009&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers

CLOSING DATE

November 21, 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

29009

Location

Borough of Manhattan CC

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