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Employer Name: CUNY (City University of New York-Central Office)

Senior University Director for Academic Programming Job ID 28425 Location Central Office Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs POSITION DETAILS The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation?s largest urban public university and serves 215,000 degree- seeking students and 153,000 non-degree students across 25 campuses. 77% are students of color. CUNY's core mandate is to provide a high-quality, affordable education to all New Yorkers. A springboard of economic mobility, CUNY has lifted more individuals from the lowest economic quintile to the highest economic quintile than the Ivy League, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and MIT combined. Reporting to the University Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Senior University Director for Academic Programming administers activities related to academic program development and revision, manages academic program actions, and ensures compliance with university standards and regulatory requirements. As a key member of the Senior University Dean's Cabinet for Graduate and Undergraduate Programming, this position collaborates extensively with administrators and faculty across the University system and Central Office to provide administrative expertise, regulatory insights, and consultation on new academic program development, and faculty personnel actions. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, key duties include, but are not limited to the following: Provides expert counsel on academic program development to key University leaders, including the Senior University Dean, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Faculty Affairs, and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and University Provost. Reviews specified faculty personnel actions and campus organizational matters requiring approval from the Board of Trustees (BoT), collaborating closely with campus provosts, deans, and their respective staff. Drafts, reviews, and finalizes CUNY BoT resolutions concerning academic matters. Works with Central Office?s graduate and undergraduate programming administrators, campus administrators, and faculty to finalize the submission of new program proposals to the CUNY BoT and New York State Education Department (NYSED). Serves as an internal consultant on academic policies and procedures to Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) staff. Serves as a liaison to campuses for academic program revision and development. Acts as a liaison to NYSED for academic programs and organizational matters. Leads special initiatives of the OAA as assigned. Performs additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required. Preferred Qualifications Master?s Degree and minimum of seven years of experience in a higher educational institution. Familiarity with higher education policies and procedures, regulations, standards, and best practices in academic governance and compliance. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to listen, understand and represent needs while articulating complex ideas and concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within teams, fostering an inclusive work environment. Strong critical thinking skills. Demonstrated commitment to promoting workplace diversity, accountability, and transparency. Proven adaptability to new technologies and software, adeptly utilizing them for maximum effectiveness. CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Directs selected University-wide academic programs and operations under executive oversight. Develops and implements program proposals and strategic plans Administers all curricular, administrative, and fiscal aspects of programs and oversees support efforts Cultivates and maintains strategic partnerships with external parties and collaborates with faculty, administrators and staff across the University to achieve program goals Monitors program activities; evaluates and reports on effectiveness and outcomes May manage program-related and support staff Performs related duties as assigned. CUNY TITLE Higher Education Officer FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary range is $115,333 ? $141,858, commensurate with qualifications, 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=28425&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 Open until filled. 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.