"Academic Program Specialist - Department of Nutrition and Public Health"

POSITION DETAILS

The Academic Program Specialist plays a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of administrative and student services components for the Department of Nutrition and Public Health. Reporting directly to the Dean, responsibilities for the role, along with the CUNY Title overview, include but are not limited to:

• Manage the admissions and recruitment processes for prospective and incoming students in the Nutrition and Public Health programs, overseeing the registration approval and scheduling.
• Conduct and coordinate graduation audits and degree clearances for students within the program
• Respond to all inquiries from students related to the program and provide direct advisement to program majors
• Develop, research, and propose electronic solutions to various academic procedures
• Oversee the update of all departmental communications and curricular documents and ensure updates are properly distributed.
• Assist with the coordination and planning of events such as orientations and recognition ceremonies
• Provide administrative support to faculty and serves as a liaison to College divisions in an effort to resolve academic, enrollment, and policy issues.
• Prepare and analyze reports to support departmental decision making and improve efficiency of departmental procedures
• Manage databases needed for accreditation ensuring accuracy and adherence to all policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 2-3 years of experience in data management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational ability preferred

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Participates in the daily coordination of academic and administrative activities of a College's specialized academic program under management direction.

• Supports program development, student service delivery, outcome evaluation and instructor/student recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
• Recommends, implements and evaluates strategies to expand program offerings
• Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management
• Develops and maintains relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services
• Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures
• Oversees office recordkeeping; manages updates of program web and print materials
• May supervise office operations and/or department budget
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Specialist

CUNY TITLE: Higher Education Assistant

FLSA: Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$68,364 - $82,663, 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

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number #31483

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 12/30/2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.