First Year Student Transition Specialist

 First Year Student Transition Specialist

 Job ID:             29040 

 Location:           John Jay College   

Full/Part-Time:    Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:  Regular 

POSITION DETAILS  

ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education. 

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLE Corps is a leadership program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice committed to helping students explore public service, social justice, equity issues in policing, and civic and community engagement in New York City. Students are supported by the coordinated care of a team of academic and career advisors for four years, including summers.

Reporting to the APPLE Corps Program Manager, the First Year Student Transition Specialist will support first year and transfer APPLE Corps students from admission through the end of their first year at John Jay. The First Year Student Transition Specialist will serve as the primary case manager for first year & transfer students including onboarding, advisement, workshops, and first year/transfer faculty support. The Specialist will support summer programming, including collaboration with Acceleration, Summer Bridge, & Kick-Off.  The First Year Student Transition Specialist will recommend, implement & evaluate strategies to expand program offerings. 

QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree 
• Experience working with a diverse student group
• Academic advisement or Faculty support experience
• Advance excel skills

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

$62,411 - $72,667

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

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CLOSING DATE 

Posting closes on November 2, 2024. 

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.