Assistant Director of the United Men of Color Program (HEOa)

Assistant Director of the United Men of Color Program (HEOa)

POSITION DETAILS

Guttman Community College at CUNY seeks a dynamic, innovative, and student-centered specialist to oversee the development and implementation of the United Men of Color (UMOC) Program. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Assistant Director of UMOC will supervise and is responsible for daily operations and administrative functions of the program. The incumbent implements and assesses program activities, which include student recruitment, academic programming, social-emotional programming, and structured mentoring. The Assistant Director will work towards creating community support for both entering and continuing students by building partnerships between the UMOC program and key internal and external entities, such as campus academic and student support services, donors, politicians, and community leaders, and will work closely with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and alumni to build partnerships across the campus and University.

Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Implement student recruitment and selection strategies to fulfill program enrollment targets.

• Implement a comprehensive mentoring program for new and continuing students within the program.

• Implement an academic intervention and success program which provides individual one-on one coaching, connection to various campus resources, and tutoring support via the Academic Success Center (ASC).

• Implement academic and co-curricular programming for UMOC students in collaboration with Enrollment Management & Student Affairs (EMSA) staff, student support units, and academic programs across campus.

• Monitor the program budget and ensure accuracy of budget reports.

• Engage in the SAGE (Systematic Approach for Guttman’s Effectiveness) process to assess programs and services in accordance with institutional and CUNY Black Male Initiative goals which include increasing the enrollment and matriculation of underrepresented students, increasing retention of underrepresented students, improving the overall grade point average of underrepresented students, and increasing the graduation rate of underrepresented students.

• Provide information and referral services to those students who are not members, but who are interested in seeking services from UMOC.

• Develop a strong research agenda on issues impacting African American and Latino male college students, locally and nationally, and disseminate pertinent information to staff as well as the campus community utilizing lessons learned from UMOC and research of current best practices.

• Identify and develop appropriate proposals for external funding (which may include seeking financial support from the New York City Council).

• Prepare and submit annual and program reports as needed.

About Guttman Community College:

The Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a beacon of innovation and knowledge creation in higher education, a two-year college where evidence-based high-impact practices in curriculum design and delivery permeate the educational model and have yielded graduation rates that are the highest in CUNY’s community college sector and above the national average. Located in midtown Manhattan, Guttman draws a culturally diverse student body from across New York City and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

The College is committed to using a range of innovative approaches to achieve its goals and to improve student persistence, retention, completion, and transfer. The centerpiece of Guttman’s educational model is an integrated first- year core curriculum, where students examine current world issues and use New York City as a living text and laboratory. Thus, connecting information and concepts across multiple disciplines, contexts, and perspectives. This immersive approach equips Guttman students with the foundation of knowledge and skills essential to their intellectual, social, civic, and professional endeavors in and beyond the classroom. The College admitted its first cohort of 300 students in August 2012 and has established a bold goal to increase enrollment as informed by its new strategic plan (Guttman Forward 2028). Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College website (www.guttman.cuny.edu) to learn more about the institution.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in student personnel, social services, higher education leadership or related field preferred.

• Four years direct experience working in an education or social service environment along with experience working with at-risk youth and culturally diverse populations

• Experience in effective program planning and implementation for at-risk youth.

• Strong leadership and management skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate purposefully and effectively with faculty, staff, students and other constituencies in positive and inclusive ways.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required including Word and Excel.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with excellent organizational, time management and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, both as team leader and participant.

• Ability to plan, budget, allocate and manage resources.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

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

• Supports program development, student service delivery, outcome evaluation and instructor/student recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
• Recommends, implements and evaluates strategies to expand program offerings
• Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management
• Develops and maintains relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services
• Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures
• Oversees office recordkeeping; manages updates of program web and print materials
• May supervise office operations and/or department budget
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$64,649 - $75,465; 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

Before applying, candidates are asked to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College “Prospective Employees” webpage ( https://guttman.cuny.edu/human-resources/prospective-employees/) to learn some of the many reasons to join us at Guttman.

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID (29738) or Title (Assistant Director of the United Men of Color Program (HEOa)). Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

In order to be considered for the position, candidates must upload as one document, by the closing date:

• A cover letter that highlights your education and experience and what would make you a Model Guttman Employee

• Resume/CV

• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE

March 28, 2025

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

29738

Location

Guttman Community College