What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Program Manager (HEA) position at The City University of New York?
POSITION DETAILS
The Programs Director will be responsible to oversee a large portfolio that will include all non-research projects undertaken by CUNY DSI activities (including, but not limited to, the completion of the CUNY Cultural/Historical Legacy Initiative - CUNY CHLI, a program aimed at equipping K-12 students of Dominican/Latino/a/x cultural and historical legacy with a strong foundation about their heritage; the creation of a Dominican museum in Northern Manhattan, set to open in 2026; and the implementation of a new public art program, “The Colors of Heritage: Muralscapes for Washington Heights and Inwood”) and will provide support to research projects such as the “AI in the Archive: Economic and Social Data for the Early Modern History of the Americas,” a pioneering project combining historical research and data science.
The Academic Program Manager will oversee the implementation and execution of these programs, provide administrative and logistical support to the CUNY DSI teams working on each individual project, and ensure project tasks are completed on schedule as laid out in the grant proposals. Additionally, the Programs Director will coordinate all project activities with external partners and/or other stakeholders, including the coordination of smaller meetings, and larger events. The full scope of activities will vary according to new grants and projects added to the CUNY DSI roster.
This full-time position reports directly to the Director of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and is crucial to the functioning and further development of the Institute. As the activities of CUNY DSI have grown exponentially over the past few years, the Institute is in dire need of additional staff to help manage the exceptionally large portfolio of special and community projects, which is as important at the research portfolio and requires day-to-day supervision.
Campus-Specific Information And Duties
Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.
Preffered Qualifications
Manages curriculum development and operations of a College's specialized academic program under the direction of a senior administrator.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Range: $71,912 - $74,744. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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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CLOSING DATE
June 24, 2025.
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
30469
Location
City College of New York
The Programs Director will be responsible to oversee a large portfolio that will include all non-research projects undertaken by CUNY DSI activities (including, but not limited to, the completion of the CUNY Cultural/Historical Legacy Initiative - CUNY CHLI, a program aimed at equipping K-12 students of Dominican/Latino/a/x cultural and historical legacy with a strong foundation about their heritage; the creation of a Dominican museum in Northern Manhattan, set to open in 2026; and the implementation of a new public art program, “The Colors of Heritage: Muralscapes for Washington Heights and Inwood”) and will provide support to research projects such as the “AI in the Archive: Economic and Social Data for the Early Modern History of the Americas,” a pioneering project combining historical research and data science.
The Academic Program Manager will oversee the implementation and execution of these programs, provide administrative and logistical support to the CUNY DSI teams working on each individual project, and ensure project tasks are completed on schedule as laid out in the grant proposals. Additionally, the Programs Director will coordinate all project activities with external partners and/or other stakeholders, including the coordination of smaller meetings, and larger events. The full scope of activities will vary according to new grants and projects added to the CUNY DSI roster.
This full-time position reports directly to the Director of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and is crucial to the functioning and further development of the Institute. As the activities of CUNY DSI have grown exponentially over the past few years, the Institute is in dire need of additional staff to help manage the exceptionally large portfolio of special and community projects, which is as important at the research portfolio and requires day-to-day supervision.
Campus-Specific Information And Duties
- Establish project timelines for the subcomponents of each project and monitor progress towards completion.
- Coordinate and schedule project-related meetings, events, and convenings internally and with external partners and stakeholders.
- Keep a record of all activities and expenses for preparation of reports.
- Draft interim and final reports on grant activities.
- Assist the Director in grants proposals when needed.
- Any other duty required for the good functioning and success of all projects in the Director’s portfolio.
Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.
Preffered Qualifications
- An M.A. or M.S. in the social sciences, STEM, humanities programs, or Latino/a/x and Latin American/Caribbean studies; PhD graduates are welcome to apply; B.A. or B.S. will be considered if they have at least 10 years of professional experience.
- Previous administrative and program coordination experience preferred.
- Attention to detail and capacity to process information and documentation in an organized and methodic way.
- Ability to communicate effectively with CUNY DSI staff, administrative staff, and other individuals, at City College and partner organizations.
- Superb writing skills.
- A collaborative, positive, and empathetic attitude towards others.
- Written and spoken fluency in Spanish, a plus.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean, Latin America, and/or the Dominican/Latino/a/x people in the US, a plus.
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.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Range: $71,912 - $74,744. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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
If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
Click "Search job listings "Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"
Search for Job Opening ID number: 30469
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE
June 24, 2025.
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
30469
Location
City College of New York
Salary : $71,912 - $74,744
