Early College & Career Liaison (Academic Program Specialist)

Job Vacancy Notice Job Title : Early College & Career Liaison (Academic Program Specialist) Job ID : 15159 Location : LaGuardia Community College Full / Part Time : Full-Time Regular / Temporary : Regular POSITION DETAILS The CUNY Early College Initiative builds on a successful partnership between New York City public schools and the colleges within the CUNY system.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Currently LaGuardia has two successful partnerships with Middle College High School and International High School.

A third Early College partnership began in September 2013 with the opening of Energy Tech High School in Long Island City.

The Early College Initiative reports to the Associate Dean in the Division for Academic Affairs and is supported by Central Office administration at CUNY.

Reporting to the Associate Dean in Academic Affairs, the Early College and Career Liaison will support the work of the Early College programs in both the college and high school campuses as well as the following responsibilities :

• Assist with convening regular school planning meetings and college, school staff and industry partners that focus primarily on the ongoing development of the scope and sequence of the school, the development of college and industry partnership activities and curriculum development.
• Advise on program policies / procedures and register students, schedule college classes, and meet with academic chairs to discuss course offerings.
• Work with the high school principal and guide counselors to support student success.
• Provide for collaborative work with both Middle College and International High Schools.
• Monitor student's progress and success by ensuring that appropriate collaborative support mechanisms are in place as administrative responsibilities are met.
• Coordinate all activities related to college course-taking by high school students.
• Coordinate mentoring programs at the school in partnership with industry liaison
• Conduct parent outreach as it pertains to the college and career model and goals.

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs.

Our guiding principle "Dare To Do More" reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class.

LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study.

Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H.

LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved.

Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education.

We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community and our country can become.

Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in counseling or related field is strongly preferred.

The candidate should demonstrate strong organizational skills, ability to work well with high school students, counselors and administrative staff is strongly preferred.

Ability to supervise clerical staff, and analyze data is preferred.

A background in academic advising at the college level, or high school is preferred.

Willingness to accept additional work as assigned by program manager.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Participates in the daily coordination of academic and administrative activities of a College's specialized academic program under management direction.

Job Title Name : Academic Program Specialist CUNY TITLE Higher Education Assistant FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 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 To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.

Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references as one document in rtf, doc or pdf format.

CLOSING DATE 7 / 23 / 2016 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.