Academic Program Director - Office of Partnership Programs

Academic Program Director - Office of Partnership Programs

The Director of the Office of Partnership Programs plays a vital role in the School of Education by ensuring successful management of the Office of Partnership Programs. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, along with the CUNY Title overview, responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to :

• Oversee and provide strategic leadership for the Office of Partnership Programs, including managing the School of Education's alternative certification, advanced certification, and grant and contract-funded programs.
• Oversee the operational processes and structures of the Office of Partnership Programs, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Oversee the hiring and onboarding of new staff, including liaising with HR on staff related inquiries, establishing appropriate staffing structures and assigning portfolio responsibilities to staff as needed.
• Manage external partner relationships to ensure high quality implementation of programs and positive relationships with partners.
• Develop and implement consistent and rigorous standards for the program, to ensure program goals and deadlines are met.
• Oversee all grants and contracts that govern the Office of Partnership Program's portfolio of work, including but not limited to : pre award budget preparation, award management, and reporting requirements for all funders.
• Prepare and ensure timely and accurate preparation and production of proposals, presentations, and other materials and reports in accordance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Develop and cultivate new & existing partnerships for potential funding opportunities in alignment with program's priorities which includes responding to RFPs.
• Maintain cross functional relationships with faculty and units across the college to support integration and implementation of programs.
• Participate and attend regular School of Education leadership team meetings to facilitate school wide goals and priorities.

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required. Preferred Qualifications :

CUNY Title Overview :

Directs curriculum development and operations of a College's specialized academic program under executive oversight. Designs, implements and monitors a comprehensive academic program development plan. Administers all curricular, administrative, and financial aspects of the program. Oversees program evaluation efforts and creates strategic plan to further develop program offerings. Manages annual budget; develops proposals and other initiatives for expanded program support. Cultivates and maintains strategic partnerships; serves as primary liaison to faculty and administrators to plan and execute programming activities. May participate in faculty recruitment efforts. Manages professional and clerical staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name : Academic Program Director

CUNY Title : Higher Education Officer

FLSA : Exempt

Compensation and Benefits : Salary range : $122,201 to $136,546, Salary commensurate with 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 : Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY portal on city university of New York job website www.cuny.edu / employment or https : / / cuny.jobs / and following the CUNYFirst job system instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on search job listings, select more options to search for CUNY jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 31410. 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. Please note that 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 (, , (, or ), , , , , _ or )). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include :

Upload all documents as one single file pdf format preferred.

Closing Date : The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 12 / 08 / 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position / s remain open after initial round.

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 31410 Location Hunter College