Admissions Associate Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice (LDSJ)

Position Description

This position will be expected to work in-person in New York City, dependent on public health guidelines (currently a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office, subject to change). The office is located on the City College campus, and this position will be part of the staff team of the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership.

Pay and Benefits : The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,963 annually. The Admissions Associate will be an employee of the CUNY Research Foundation, which provides a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Position Description

Two schools at the City University of New York (CUNY) – the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at City College of New York and the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies – have established a national institute to recruit, develop and connect diverse leaders for social change who can imagine and implement visionary solutions for the enormous challenges we face in the 21st century. The new Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice sees a compelling opportunity in the abundant talent of an emerging generation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) leaders and will meet a vital need for a scaled initiative that prepares leaders early in their careers in social justice traditions, ideology, literature and history in order to achieve power in all sectors.

The flagship programs of the Leadership Institute include intensive cohort programs for early and mid-career participants and strategy fellowships and study groups for organizational teams. Our fellowship programs provide a broad, ecumenical curriculum to give leaders a grounding in the history and theory of social change, in addition to real-world practice and experience. Leaders in the programs participate in paid internships, have options to connect to degree-granting academic programs, and have access to robust wrap-around services including mentorship, career services, and community building.

The Admissions Associate will execute the overall promotion and presentation of Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice Institute and its mission to prospective CUNY students and social justice practitioners nationally. The Admissions Associate, under the guidance and direction of the Director of Admissions, will participate in all stages and aspects of the recruitment, admissions, and enrollment process. This position reports to the Director of Admissions.

Core Responsibilities :

• Build strong relationships across the social justice sector and within movement organizations. This may include travel to national, regional, or local conferences, or networking events.
• Plan and lead all admissions and recruitment events, for prospective applicants, including Information Sessions and 1 : 1 meetings.
• Manage and staff up recruitment and selection committees.
• Collaborate across departments to align on timeline and processes for program launches.
• Work with the Alumni Engagement Manager to develop an Alumni Ambassador Program.
• Leading the onboarding process and orientation for fellows and Movement Building Education participants.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Admission team's comprehensive recruitment, marketing and retention goals and plans, promoting LDSJ and its programs.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and execution of the department's communication plan targeting social justice practitioners and CUNY students.
• Coordinate the admission selection process including the management and evaluation of applicant files and admission decisions using Airtable.
• Assist with the organization, planning and execution of cultivating relationships with CUNY Professors and staff at all campuses.
• Work with the communications consultant and digital coordinator to ensure our website and database are updated with the online inquiry, application forms, and fellows information.
• Design and maintain statistical reports concerning inquiry, application data, and enrollment data to enhance recruitment strategies, yield management, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Additional duties as assigned or determined necessary by the Director of Admissions.

Qualifications :

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter (PDF) via the application portal.

Deadline to apply : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of 10 / 28.

Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership

The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership includes all of the social science departments at CCNY as well as most of the core leadership development and public service programs of the College. Graduating the most CCNY students annually, the Colin Powell School promotes the values of service and engagement.

CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Labor Studies and Urban Studies that are designed to meet the needs of working adults as well as traditional-age college students who seek to learn more about the challenges confronting poor and working class populations in the workplace and in the community.

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