Future Ready NYC Coordinator (aHEO)

POSITION DETAILS

College Now (CN) is a free CUNY-wide college transition, dual enrollment program for NYC public high school (NYCPS) students. The program enables NYCPS high school students to develop academic momentum toward a college degree, envision options for their future, make informed choices about college and learn how their education can lead to rewarding careers. The Lehman College Now program offers high school students from particular schools in the Bronx the opportunity to enroll in college credit courses free of cost. The Lehman College FRNYC project works with 20 different high schools in the Bronx and prepares their students for high demand careers by providing early college credits, industry recognized credentials and work-based learning experiences.

Reporting to the College Now Director, the Coordinator for the FutureReadyNYC (FRNYC) project will be responsible for ensuring effective program delivery and implementation, with focus on student recruitment and success, faculty support, continuous improvement of operations, growth, and data collection reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day implementation of the FRNYC initiative on campus, while ensuring program activities align with CUNY, FRNYC, and college policies, timelines, and goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the college campus (within CN), partner high schools, CUNY, and other key stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with high school administrators, college departments, and CUNY to ensure effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor program outcomes and support continuous improvement and assessment efforts
• Coordinate student recruitment, eligibility, application, enrollment, participation, orientation, and campus visits (in collaboration with CUNY Explorers at Lehman CN)
• Assist CN Director in the interview and selection of instructors for the FRNYC-specific course sections and in coordinating professional development workshops and training sessions for program faculty to ensure consistency and alignment with FRNYC curriculum goals and pedagogical best practices
• Collect, track, and analyze program data related to enrollment, participation rates, outcomes, and promotional activities; and prepare surveys and related reports and submit regular status reports and updates to CN Director, as required
• Support faculty oversight of students’ progress, attendance, and engagement
• Supervise part-time assistants and intermediaries supporting FRNYC activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required and 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, evaluative, and research skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building, and presentation skills
• Ability to perform successfully in a multi-faceted, fast-paced, time-sensitive, and demanding student-focused and responsive operation serving both internal and external constituents
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer proficiency using standard office software programs/applications
• Familiarity with CUNY and/or NYC public schools systems preferred
• Experience working with secondary-postsecondary partnerships, college access programs, or workforce development initiatives preferre

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides basic operational and analytical support related to a College's specialized academic program.

• Supports the directors and managers with orientation preparation, student advisement regarding program requirements, and providing basic information about financial aid and registration
• Manages office records including faculty files; prepares reports and surveys; collects and maintains statistical data on program activities
• Serves as liaison to various College offices to provide service delivery and appropriate referrals to students
• Collects and reviews syllabi to ensure compliance with standards
• Serves as resource person for students and faculty regarding program policies and procedures
• May supervise office operations and/or monitor department budget
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience, $52,426.

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.