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ASAP-ACE Program Specialist for Student Engagement (HEa)

Company: City University of New York
Location: New York
Posted on: March 15, 2025

Job Description:

ASAP-ACE Program Specialist for Student Engagement (HEa)POSITION DETAILSNew York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn, offering associate and baccalaureate degrees. We are the largest public college of technology in New York State. City Tech is an exceptional college that goes beyond traditional class offerings to create a high-tech, hands-on educational experience for its students to prepare them for rapidly changing professions in a rapidly changing world.ASAP and ACE programs help students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP-ACE program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and monthly MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.Reporting to the ASAP-ACE Program Manager - Collaborative Strategies, the Program Specialist for Student Engagement will assist with strategizing and implementing student engagement efforts. They will work closely with all program staff on initiatives and interventions that support and promote student success and increase access to academic and personal resources.Responsibilities include:

  • Develop engagement strategies to support student success and assist program in meeting retention goals and benchmarks.
  • Document and track student participation in engagement efforts, in relation to student retention.
  • Connect new and continuing ASAP-ACE students to campus resources, scholarships, and engagement opportunities.
  • Develop and facilitate student success workshops, panels, and events on various topics, e.g. graduation celebrations, time management, test anxiety, college transition, co-curricular involvement, and experiential learning.
  • Monitor and provide follow-up to student communications for exited, re-engaged and probation populations.
  • Serve as the primary coach for the peer mentoring program.
  • Provide advising and mentoring support to a cohort of students (up to 50 students) as needed.
  • Assist with alumni program events and activities planning.QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and four years' related experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • A master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology and/or Social Work is preferred, and may be substituted for two of the four years' of related experience.
    • Experience working with comprehensive (associate and baccalaureate) college students, especially in special programs with a cohort-model.
    • Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating and facilitating engagement experiences for students aimed at increasing persistence and retention.
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple program units with various stakeholders, and to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
    • Experience with CUNYfirst or PeopleSoft/Oracle student information system preferred.CUNY TITLEHigher Education AssistantFLSANon-exemptCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS$57,621 - $66,212. Salary commensurate with qualifications 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.HOW TO APPLYVisit 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.Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).CLOSING DATEOpen until filled, with review of applications to begin on or after April 1, 2025.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees
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Keywords: City University of New York, New York , ASAP-ACE Program Specialist for Student Engagement (HEa), Other , New York, New York

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