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Employer Name: York College of the City University of New York

Student Life Child Center Specialist - Child Care Center: York College/CUNY POSITION DETAILS York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College?s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they?ll grow into passionate and engaged learners. York?s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education. Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education. The College?s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization. York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world. Reporting to the Director of Child Care, the Student Life Child Center Specialist provides both administrative and program support to the Director of the Center, which is a unit of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and: The Student Life Child Center Specialist provides support for the Director including Administrative support when needed in the planning and implementation of the vision of the Director. Develops, organizes, and assists in the management of the day-to-day operations of the program. Works collaboratively to administer all functions relative to the grant funded initiatives. Administers functions related to budgets for curriculum, instruction, and staff development in conjunction with the Director of the Center. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Works with Director on personnel & RF invoices Supports the Child Care Center with communications and outreach efforts Works with Enrollment Manager and Curriculum Coordinator on Center Initiatives Is key to the Administrative team?s planning and organizational structure Responds to student parent and parent inquiries as appropriate. Work hours are 9-5 unless otherwise specified QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. Preferred Qualifications Master?s degree, experience in program assessment, business, budget and or grant writing preferred. Strong organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills required. The position requires proficiency with MS office application programs and the ability to work independently as well as perform as a team member in a fast- paced environment. Candidate will be subject to State Central Clearance background check and Department of Health Fingerprint requirements. CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Assists in administering a child care center to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children in the center's care. Develops appropriate learning programs, events and activities Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring center goals Assists in supervising and evaluating center staff Provides on-site presence for parent communications and problem resolution Maintains compliance with relevant regulations and health and safety guidelines May occasionally teach children in the Center Performs related duties as assigned. CUNY TITLE Higher Education Assistant FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 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. $64,649 - $72,667 Salary commensurate with education and experience. HOW TO APPLY In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format. You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board. To apply: Please go to www.CUNY.jobs. Filter by Job Location by clicking on York College. The title of this position is Student Life Child Center Specialist - Child Care Center, Job ID # 26310. Click on the title to view the entire job announcement. Click the ?Apply Now? tab and follow the prompts from there, including creating an account or logging into a previously created account. York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer. CLOSING DATE October 13, 2024 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 26310 Location York College