"Academic Resource Ctr Coordinator (aHEO), Program Organization and Outreach- Integrated Media Arts (IMA), MFA Program, Department of Film and Media Studies"

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of Film and Media Studies at Hunter College (CUNY) seeks a Coordinator for the Integrated Media Arts (IMA) MFA program. The IMA program offers advanced studies in multimedia documentary arts. Students work with nationally recognized faculty to conceptualize, create and distribute innovative, socially engaged expressions using a variety of media technologies.

This position reports to the IMA Director, with dotted line report to the Deputy Director (both faculty members). The IMA Coordinator helps to organize and promote the program. The Coordinator showcases the work of students in the many mediums and storytelling approaches that are explored at IMA including film, animation, audio, installation, interactive mediums and performance. This position is also responsible for implementation of program guidelines, the coordination of students, faculty, and staff and interacts with a broad range of offices and entities including visiting artists, professors, alumni, current students, college personnel, prospective students, the IMA website developer, and arts and media organizations. The Coordinator also assists in production and documentation of events, workshops and the bi-annual IMA Thesis show, designs imagery to use for recruitment, and updates our social media outlets.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in organizing, promoting, and coordinating program activities to support student work and events, including documentation for the bi-annual IMA Thesis Show.
• Help implement program guidelines and support coordination among students, faculty, and staff under supervision.
• Manage communications between the department and graduate students; respond to routine inquiries and route complex questions to appropriate offices.
• Support the planning and delivery of orientations and information sessions for new and continuing students.
• Coordinate information about classes, advising, critiques, events, deadlines, and opportunities; help track opportunities and timelines.
• Assist with recruitment and admissions tasks, including data entry, routine inquiries, and initial intake support for prospective students.
• Create basic imagery and support production of audio/visual ads and promotional materials; help update social media and the IMA website.
• Document classes and events; assist with social media updates and website content collaboration; help maintain program archives.
• Meet prospective students, conduct tours of IMA spaces, and coordinate class visit logistics under supervision.
• Provide general office support (data entry, record-keeping, letters of support, proofreading) and help archive information, media, and databases related to IMA activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.

Other Qualifications include:

• Familiarity with multiple mediums and storytelling approaches.
• Graphic Design, photography and photo editing skills; Wordpress skills a plus.
• Attentive to detail, organized and a self-starter.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to anticipate, initiate, and prioritize projects.
• Familiarity with IMA, Hunter College, CUNY or public college education.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides operational and analytical support for a learning resource center.

• Assists in providing academic resources such as tutoring, remedial and/or other targeted student support services
• Maintains center records including student files; prepares reports and surveys; collects and maintains statistical data on center activities
• Assists with the planning, scheduling and execution of training programs, lectures, workshops, meetings and special events
• Acts as a liaison to various College offices to ensure smooth operations and quality service
• Serves as resource person for students and faculty regarding center policies and procedures; conducts basic research as assigned.
• May schedule individual and group sessions for students
• May supervise part-time and/or clerical staff; may monitor department budget
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Resources Center Coordinator

CUNY TITLE: Assistant to HEO

FLSA: Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience, within approved range: $48,647-$63,003.

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.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSCCUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 31696.

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.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters- also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (e, e, (a, i or o), n, 0, 'i, -, \_ore;)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Statement of scholarly interests
• Names and contact information of 3 references

CLOSING DATE

Applicants seeking full consideration should apply no later than Feb 19, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position/s remain open after initial round; review will begin immediately.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.