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Join our dynamic team at LaGuardia Community College and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our diverse student body. We offer exciting employment opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on equity and inclusion, we are dedicated to empowering students and shaping the future of higher education. Join us to be part of a vibrant community committed to excellence in teaching, student support, research, and community engagement. Explore our current opportunities and embark on a rewarding career at LaGuardia.

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Job Title: Assistant Teacher

Location: LaGuardia Community College
Department: Early Childhood Learning Center Programs
Full/Part: Full-Time

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Early Childhood Learning Center Director, the person selected for this position will be responsible for assisting a classroom Head Teacher with the general supervision and management of a class of children. Must be at least 18 years of age and in the process of becoming professionally prepared to be a teacher of young children, and meet the requirements as outlined in Article 47 of Department of Health & Mental Hygiene standards. Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the Center’s program, goals, and philosophy.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following

  • Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the Head Teacher.
  • Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
  • Supervise the classroom when the Head Teacher is out of the room.
  • Help with the general housekeeping tasks.
  • Assist the Head Teacher in other ways as requested.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and loyalty to the Center at all times.
  • Treat all children with dignity and respect.
  • Adhere to code of ethics as outlined by NAEYC
  • Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
  • Knowledgeable of the policies and philosophy of the LAGCC Early Childhood Learning Center.
  • Attend all staff meetings and recommend training programs and conferences.
  • Participate in professional organizations that work for the improvement of Early Childhood Education.
  • Assist Head Teacher with implementation of appropriate Early Childhood Education experiences.
  • Help Head Teacher to supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children enrolled at the Center.
  • Eat with children family style during scheduled meal time.
  • Help to maintain a neat and organized classroom.
  • Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers and assist with toilet training.
  • Attend parent group, orientation and Center functions.
  • Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.
  • Report to Lead Teacher any problem which may occur with the children.
  • Observe, record, and report on the behavior of individual children as assigned.
  • Support children during transition time and comfort when in distress.
  • Familiar oneself with goals and objectives of the Department of Health Code.
  • Complete all outlined paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Adhere to center policy as it relates to Child abuse & Maltreatment.
  • Helping children in all areas of the curriculum.
  • Assisting with the preparation of the learning environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

– High school diploma, college credits and/or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

– Working towards obtaining the following certificates: CPR & First Aid training, Infectious Diseases, Foundations in Health and safety, Anaphylaxis Code Ana Training and Elijah’s Law Training

– Candidate must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to lifting items (up to 40lbs), bending, reaching, standing and sitting for periods of time.

– Candidate must have two-hour course in Child Abuse & Maltreatment resulting in an approved child abuse training certificate acceptable to the New York State Education Department & the New York City Department of Health.

COMPENSATION

$30,940 – $41,004.60

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and Cover Letter to Brenda Cotto at bcotto@lagcc.cuny.edu with the subject line “Assistant Teacher Opening”.

CLOSING DATE

November 22nd 2024


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POSITION DETAILS:

Director of Casa De Las Americas (Academic Center Director)

**POSITION DETAILS**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

This position acts as the central point of contact for all La Casa-related activities and programming, partnering with internal departments, faculty, student leaders, and external organizations to create meaningful and mission-aligned experiences. The Director will manage day-to-day operations, including staffing, budgeting, grant compliance, and program delivery, while ensuring strong communication across campus stakeholders and external partners. In addition, the Director will oversee the Crear Futuros program, a mentorship and college success initiative sponsored by the Hispanic Federation, ensuring its alignment with La Casa’s mission and its successful implementation on campus.

The Director will also lead strategic planning efforts, develop and oversee event logistics, facilitate site coordination, and implement systems to assess the impact and sustainability of La Casa’s programming. By cultivating community partnerships and securing funding through grants and sponsorships, the Director will enhance La Casa's visibility and long-term success within the college and the broader community.

Other responsibilities of the Director include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Develop and implement strategic plans in collaboration with the Executive Committee, Advisory Council, and key stakeholders.

+ Lead grant writing, sponsor solicitations, and government funding applications.

+ Expand fundraising efforts through grants, sponsorships, individual donors, and community partnerships.

+ Ensure compliance with grant agreements, financial reporting, and timely submission of invoices for awarded funds.

+ Prepare and manage La Casa’s annual budget in collaboration with the Grants Office and VP of Finance.

+ Lead the administrative, operational, and financial management of La Casa.

+ Supervise and coordinate the work of staff, committees, faculty, student ambassadors (Embajadores), colleagues (Colegxs de la Casa), and Crear Futuros Mentors.

+ Prepare and present La Casa’s annual report to the President’s Office and the Executive Committee and Advisory Council.

+ Prepare grant reports for Crear Futuros to the Hispanic Federation.

+ Develop and manage cultural, academic, and community-driven programs.

+ Establish and maintain relationships with faculty, departments, and external partners to enhance La Casa’s mission.

+ Develop and implement marketing strategies to enhance La Casa’s visibility within CUNY and the broader community.

+ Oversee educational workshops, exhibitions, and outreach initiatives focused on Latinx, Latin American, and Caribbean heritage, social justice, and cultural enrichment.

+ Work with student interns and volunteers to promote mentorship and leadership development.

+ Oversee day-to-day operations, including event coordination, scheduling, and space utilization.

+ Ensure proper maintenance and security of La Casa’s facilities and resources.

+ Collaborate with other campus departments, such as Facilities, IT, Security, and Marketing, to support La Casa’s initiatives.

+ Maintain an updated portfolio of La Casa’s programs, initiatives, and success stories.

+ Represent La Casa at community events, conferences, and networking engagements to expand partnerships and outreach.

+ Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff or designee.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, or academic administration.

+ Proven fundraising experience, including securing and managing large local/federal grants.

+ Strong background in budgeting, financial oversight, and compliance with funding requirements.

+ History of working with Latinx communities and advancing cultural initiatives.

+ Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency is strongly preferred.

+ Experience supervising staff, students, and volunteers, with strong mentorship and leadership skills.

+ Excellent communication, writing, and public speaking skills.

+ Experience in marketing, public relations, and community outreach.

+ Strong organizational, project management, and strategic planning skills.

+ Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.

+ Ability to work under difficult schedules and pressure and produce accurate results and ability to remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

+ Excellent interpersonal, analytical and oral/written communication skills essential.

+ Proficiency in computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Directs a specialized academic and/or research center.

- Designs, implements and monitors curriculum for programs sponsored by the Center

- Oversees the design and delivery of courses and workshops; assesses learning outcomes

- Develops and manages Center's budget and operations

- Implements ongoing faculty and/or student development activities

- Plans, develops, and initiates strategies for generating resources and/or revenues

- May seek and acquire grant funding to further advance Center initiatives

- Manages professional and clerical staff

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Center Director

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Officer

**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.

**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 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 DATE**

May 11th, 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

30141

Location

LaGuardia Community College


Administrative Specialist - Library

Date Posted: April 11, 2025

Job ID: 30060


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POSITION DETAILS:

Administrative Specialist - Library

**POSITION DETAILS**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Under the Chief Librarian and Chairperson, the Administrative Specialist is responsible for supervising Library operations at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens. The Administrative Specialist works closely with the staff and faculty of a variety of campus and CUNY offices and programs to provide administrative and fiscal support.

Specifically, the Administrative Specialist is expected to perform the following duties:

+ Assist the Chief Librarian on all matters pertaining to the administration of the Library Department, including staffing and scheduling, fiscal operations and budgeting, data collection and reporting, and facilities and equipment management.

+ Assist the Chief Librarian in the recruitment, onboarding, management and payroll of all Library Department staff and faculty.

+ Assist the Chief Librarian in coordinating and preparing evaluation materials for faculty promotion and tenure reviews.

+ Prepare annual evaluation and promotion materials for staff.

+ Supervise and provide support to part-time staff and CUNY Office Assistants in multiple Library units, including, but not limited to, Access Services, Technical Services, and Media Services.

+ Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all financial and administrative activities.

+ Maintain archives, inventories, statistics, and collections of materials or records needed by the Library Department and for reporting to ACRL & IPEDs.

+ Represent the Library Department at campus and university meetings and activities related to administrative and fiscal operations.

+ Participate in campus- or university-wide committees and projects and undertake additional assignments and program activities as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Expertise in Microsoft 365 (especially Excel).

Expertise with budgeting and procurement processes such as CUNYFirst/CUNYBuy.

Experience working in higher education and/or libraries.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Provides administrative and program support to an administrative or academic department.

- Oversees department operations and assists management in planning department activities, creating schedules, assigning staff and preparing and delivering department communications.

- Works with appropriate offices related to personnel recruitment, expediting search activities

- Research coordinates and organizes materials for key events such as promotion and tenure reviews.

- Supervises and trains support staff and student workers.

- Manages budget and coordinates purchasing, accounting, and payroll.

- Provides instructions and basic advice to students, faculty, and others seeking information on department activities, policies, and schedules.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Administrative Specialist

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Assistant

**FLSA**

Non-exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$52,267 - $79,188

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.

**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

May 11th, 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

30060

Location

LaGuardia Community College


College Laboratory Technician - Fine Arts

Date Posted: April 11, 2025

Job ID: 30096


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POSITION DETAILS:

College Laboratory Technician - Fine Arts

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

- Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories

- Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials

- Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards

- Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities

- Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician

**CONTRACT TITLE**

College Laboratory Technician

**FLSA**

Non-exempt

**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

The College Lab Technician (Fine Arts Facilities) provides essential support for the Fine Arts Department's studio classrooms and lab, ensuring their smooth operation and maintaining a safe, productive learning environment for students and faculty. Reporting to the Chair of the Humanities department, the College Lab Technician will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

+ Oversee daily operations and maintenance of art studio classrooms, conducting regular visual and operational inspections to ensure all spaces meet safety and functionality standards;

+ Schedule and coordinate repairs and maintenance of art classrooms, instructional laboratories, and equipment following established procedures;

+ Perform basic equipment repairs, replacements, adjustments, and maintenance as needed;

+ Monitor facility conditions and proactively identify maintenance needs;

+ Ensure that instructional and storage areas are maintained in a safe, secure, clean, and orderly condition

+ Enforce safety and security procedures throughout all facilities;

+ Maintain comprehensive inventory control system for art supplies, equipment, and materials;

+ Implement and manage check-out system for tools, equipment, and instructional materials;

+ Process orders for supplies, materials, and related services in accordance with department budget;

+ Catalog and organize incoming materials and supplies according to departmental standards;

+ Recommend equipment and material selections based on program needs and usage patterns;

+ Maintain accurate records of materials and equipment loaned to students;

+ Produce and distribute area administrative materials including posters, brochures, schedules and forms;

+ Perform clerical duties including answering telephones and responding to emails;

+ Schedule models for studio classes;

+ Assist faculty, students, and staff in proper use and handling of art supplies, tools, equipment, and facilities;

+ Deliver information about Fine Art Programs to current and prospective students.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience.

**OTHER QUALIFICATIONS**

- Strong knowledge of art materials, tools, and equipment, and safety and security regulations in art studios preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed records and inventory systems.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills.

- Ability to lift 25 pounds.

- May require occasional evening or weekend hours

- Physical requirements include standing, lifting, and carrying materials

- Understanding of diverse student populations from various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds

- Operation, maintenance, uses, and characteristics of art-related materials and tools

**COMPENSATION**

$47,509 - $69,517

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.

**BENEFITS**

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

**CLOSING DATE**

May 11th, 2025

**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**

CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

**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

30096

Location

LaGuardia Community College



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POSITION DETAILS:

College Laboratory Technician - Engineering Science (Multiple Positions)

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

- Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories

- Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials

- Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards

- Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities

- Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician

**CONTRACT TITLE**

College Laboratory Technician

**FLSA**

Non-exempt

**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

The Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science Department at LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York is seeking highly motivated and innovative candidates to fill two full time College Laboratory Technician (CLT) positions.

The CLT will perform highly skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework and research.Typical duties include but are not limited to coordinating purchase orders, maintenance, repair and use of lab equipment/supplies, maintaining and upgrading software in multiple computers in labs and classrooms managed by the Department, and set-up of equipment demonstrations and computer lab support for classes and student projects and research. The CLT also coordinates with faculty to set up laboratory experiments for classes and practice sessions for students.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience.

**OTHER QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science/Technology or a closely related area with one year related experience.

**COMPENSATION**

$47,509 - $69,517

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.

**BENEFITS**

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

May 11th, 2025

**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**

CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

**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

29997

Location

LaGuardia Community College



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Executive Director for LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (Performing Arts Center Director)

**POSITION DETAILS**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Approximately two-thirds of our degree-seeking students receive financial aid. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

LaGuardia Community College seeks a creative, visionary, and entrepreneurial leader to serve as the Executive Director of the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC). Reporting to the President and Chief of Staff, the Executive Director will oversee LPAC’s programming and operations, lead fundraising, marketing, and audience development, and serve as the chief spokesperson and advocate for the organization.

Since its founding in 1978, LPAC has been a resource for the LaGuardia community and a hub for vibrant and engaging theatrical, musical, and dance productions reflecting the broad range of cultural, artistic, and creative voices that distinguish the dynamic borough of Queens.

A longtime, prominent performing arts organization in Long Island City, LPAC is at an inflection point in its history, following the retirement of its former Executive Director, and at a moment when the college, under new leadership, recently developed a new strategic plan. The college looks to LPAC’s new Executive Director to articulate an artistic vision that reflects LaGuardia’s mission and core values. The Executive Director will assess LPAC’s current operations, programs, and systems with a fresh perspective and develop a new operating model that enables programmatic and organizational growth through strategic fundraising, business development, and operational and facility improvements.

**_Duties & Responsibilities_**

_The following duties are not exhaustive but illustrate the general duties required of the position. The position reports to the College’s Chief of Staff, who may direct the Executive Director to perform duties in addition to those contained in this document._

**Organizational Management and Oversight**

+ Serve as an inspiring leader, o¿ering support, direction and guidance to the LPAC staff.

+ In collaboration with the SVP of Administration and Finance, manage LPAC's annual budget, ensuring operations remain within financial limits and all reporting and other administrative obligations are met.

+ Manage revenues and expenses in accordance with LPAC's annual budget and the college's accounting systems and policies;

+ Meet financial goals and maintain high standards of financial management and reporting.

+ Direct LPAC's operations, including program production, audience development, facilities management and maintenance, events management, and financial and business management.

+ Manage facility usage, venue scheduling, and space rentals with the college and external stakeholders. Oversee schedule coordination and establish procedures to accommodate performances and events.

+ Evaluate systems and implement improvements to increase efficiency.

+ Develop and implement organizational processes, policies, and procedures.

+ Perform all other duties necessary to ensure a superior experience for all who engage with LPAC.

Contributed and Earned Revenue Growth

+ Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan, securing philanthropic gifts, sponsorships, government grants, and strategic partnerships.

+ Increase earned revenue from performances, venue rentals, and public programs.

+ Identify and secure new earned and contributed revenue sources.

+ Significantly reduce LPAC’s historic dependence on operating subsidies from the college.

**Programming and Events**

+ Provide strategic direction, establish priorities, and clearly define goals for LPAC’s programming.

+ Work closely with the Humanities Department, in particular with faculty from the Theatre, Film and Television, and Music Performance programs, to ensure that LPAC supports LaGuardia’s students’ needs and their educational progress.

+ Collaborate with the Office of Academic Affairs, Academic Departments, the Division of Student Affairs, and other college divisions, departments, and units to meet their diverse needs.

+ Coordinate the performance contracting process for commercial and rental events; Review, amend, and approve contracts; Ensure requirements are satisfied as required.

+ Collaborate with college faculty and leadership to maximize opportunities for student involvement in LPAC programs in order to promote experiential learning, mentorship, and professional development.

**Marketing, Communications, and Outreach**

+ In coordination with the college’s Office of Communications and External Affairs, plan and promote public relations, marketing, and media relations activities to publicize LPAC and its programming.

+ Serve as a confident and knowledgeable public speaker on behalf of LPAC.

+ Identify, establish, develop, and maintain relationships with business, political, and other community leaders to create partnerships and secure resources for LPAC.

+ Work with the Artistic Director on strategies to expand LPAC’s subscriber base and increase box office revenue.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Master's degree with at least seven years of relevant experience.

+ Demonstrated capacity to manage people and lead teams.

+ Passion for and dedication to the performing arts.

+ Excellent financial management skills

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proven success in fundraising.

+ Track record of working collaboratively with education, government, civic, and community stakeholders.

+ Proven ability to execute on strategic objectives in positions of increasing scope and influence.

+ Significant experience with and understanding of non-profit arts organization management.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Plans, directs, and markets Performing Arts Center/Theatre programs and presentations at other venues throughout a College or Unit.

- Works with senior management to create a vision and strategy for performing arts

- Brings artistic vision to the organization by planning and presenting innovative and successful programming

- Develops and implements creative and cost-effective marketing plans to attract both program sponsors and audiences

- Manages revenue targets and financial plans, reporting on financial operations consistent with best practices in the not-for-profit/public sectors

- Provides programming to fulfill the community service mission of the College or Unit

- Manages relationships between the center and College academic and administrative departments

- Cultivates relationships with external customers

- Hires, trains, and manages Center staff

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Performing Arts Center Director

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Officer

**FLSA**

Exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$83,878 - $141,858

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.

**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 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 DATE**

May 2nd, 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

30009

Location

LaGuardia Community College


Architect Assistant, level 2 (Provisional)

Date Posted: April 02, 2025

Job ID: 29999


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Architect Assistant, level 2 (Provisional)

**GENERAL DUTIES**

This class of positions encompasses professional architectural work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility. There are two (2) assignment levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.

Assignment Level I

Under direct supervision with limited latitude for independent action or decision performs architectural work of moderate difficulty in planning and design for the creation, construction, alteration, rehabilitation or restoration of buildings and facilities.

- Prepares designs, plans, contract and working drawings, contract specifications and other documents and estimates of quantities and costs indicating the nature and scope of the project.

- Maintains constant surveillance of construction operations to ensure satisfactory progress and strict adherence to contract documents.

- Engages in routine research, investigation, studies or examinations related to architectural functions and user activities.

- Utilizes a personal computer to access and maintain data to perform daily tasks including computerized architectural drawings.

- Prepares construction documents for small to moderate maintenance or alteration projects.

- Assists with the preparation of analyses regarding the utilization of sites and structures.

- Maintains updated project list and prepares monthly progress reports on assigned work.

- Maintains and files reference materials and project drawings for such purposes as an architectural resource library.

- Maintains a register of change orders and statements of corresponding time cost impact.

Assignment Level II

Under direct supervision with limited latitude for independent action or decision performs architectural work of moderate difficulty in planning and design for the creation, construction, alteration, rehabilitation or restoration of buildings and facilities.

- Assists the University Architect or other supervisor in the preparation of special reports.

- Participates in and may supervise the preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs of buildings.

- Prepares detailed drawings of structures or installations.

- Makes interpretive detail sketches or layouts of architectural plans.

- Prepares a complete analysis of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances.

- Engages in the conduct of complex and important research, investigations, or studies related to architectural activities.

- Prepares construction documents for medium to large size maintenance or alteration projects.

- Prepares monthly progress reports of assigned projects.

- Prepares and processes change orders, reviews shop drawings for conformance to project specifications.

- May attend construction progress meetings.

- Coordinates the engineering components of a project with its architectural design.

- Performs duties of University Architect, Level I, except signing and sealing architectural drawings or other official documents, and except supervision of University Architects.

- May direct or supervise other University Assistant Architects or other professional support personnel

**CONTRACT TITLE**

Architect Assistant

**FLSA**

Exempt

**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Director of Campus Facilities, the successful candidate will assist with the general duties listed above in addition to the following:

+ Assist with determining project scope and/or program;

+ Prepare presentations for various college functions;

+ Engage in routine research, planning investigation, studies, or examinations;

+ Maintain and file reference materials and project drawings;

+ Maintain software libraries for AutoCAD and Revit applications.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

1. A Bachelor or Master of Architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or

2. A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five year first professional degree program in Architecture from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work.

**COMPENSATION**

New Hire: $62,428*

Incumbent: $$70,544

*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

**BENEFITS**

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

May 2nd, 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

29999

Location

LaGuardia Community College



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Enrollment Coordinator - One Stop Enrollment Services (Multiple Positions)

**POSITION DETAILS**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

The Enrollment Coordinator will serve as a central point of contact for the university community, emphasizing exceptional customer service and student retention. They are cross-trained to assist all students with inquiries related to financial aid, enrollment, billing and payments, and registration, focusing on the entire student life cycle. The Enrollment Coordinator will help coordinate the daily operations of enrollment services, ensuring a positive, student-centered experience for both students and the university community. The role adopts a holistic approach, providing accessible support in both, in-person and virtual environments, with a strong commitment to fostering student success.

Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Services, the Enrollment Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

+ Assist the Director of Enrollment Services in coordinating daily operations and fostering collaboration with the enrollment services team;

+ Serve as the first point of contact for students, using a pro-active, student-centered approach to help them find solutions and access essential resources;

+ Provide personalized customer service by understanding students’ needs and implementing a holistic student servicing model that supports them throughout the enrollment process;

+ Coordinate and outreach efforts and large-scale campaigns to enhance student enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and timely program completion;

+ Collaborate with university offices to identify and address enrollment barriers, ensuring student success;

+ Deliver accurate information on enrollment policies (Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid, and Bursar) and guide students in navigating the enrollment process, including applications, deadlines and course selection;

+ Analyze processes to identify common issues, facilitating discussions to improve the overall customer experience;

+ Develop and coordinate communication strategies on a wide range of student success topics;

+ Train and supervise part-time student staff members and ambassadors, while developing the Red Hawk Student Ambassador Program;

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's Degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

+ Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with a commitment to equity and inclusion

+ Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on process improvements

+ Familiarity with technology and data management tools related to enrollment services.

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Supports student enrollment activities and processing.

- Provides direct student services and works collaboratively with other units to support registration, payment, and related activities

- Conducts workshops on enrollment management services and processes

- Counsels students, staff and faculty on academic registration, admissions, testing, and related processing

- Manages student information databases and resolves issues with student records and transactions

- Ensures compliance with college, Federal, and New York State regulations and policies

- Creates and updates content for web pages, bulletins, and other media to ensure effective communications to students and campus community

- May supervise clerical and/or part-time staff and coordinate work schedules

- Performs related duties as assigned.

**CUNY TITLE**

Assistant to HEO

**FLSA**

Non-exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$44,411 - $79,726

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.

**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

May 2nd, 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

30000

Location

LaGuardia Community College


Engineer Assistant, Level 2 (Provisional)

Date Posted: April 02, 2025

Job ID: 29998


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Engineer Assistant, Level 2 (Provisional)

**GENERAL DUTIES**

This class of positions encompasses responsible engineering work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility. There are two (2) assignment levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.

Assignment Level I

Under supervision with limited latitude for independent action or decision performs engineering work of limited difficulty and responsibility such as the following:

- Prepares designs, plans, contract and working drawings, contract specifications and other documents and estimates of quantities.

-Maintains a register of change orders and statements of corresponding time and cost impact.

- Maintains constant surveillance of construction programs to ensure satisfactory progress.

- Engages in routine research, investigation, studies or examinations related to engineering functions.

- Prepares construction documents for small maintenance or alteration projects.

- Maintains and files reference materials and project drawings for such purposes as an engineering resource library. This may include duplicating and distributing of materials.

Assignment Level II

Under general supervision with some latitude for independent action or decision performs engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility, such as the following:

- Prepares monthly progress reports of assigned projects.

- Assists the University Engineer or other supervisor in the preparation of special reports.

- Participates in, and may supervise, the preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs of buildings.

- Prepares detailed drawings of structures or installations.

- Makes interpretive detail sketches or layouts of engineering plans.

- Prepares complete analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances.

- Engages in the conduct of complex and important research, investigations, or studies related to engineering activities.

- Prepares construction documents for medium to large size maintenance or alteration projects.

- Prepares change orders.

- Coordinates the engineering components of a project with its architectural design.

- Performs duties of University Engineer, Level I, except signing and sealing engineering drawings or other official documents, and except supervision of University Engineers.

- May supervise University Assistant Engineers and support personnel.

- May incidentally perform duties described under lower assignment level.

**CONTRACT TITLE**

Engineer Assistant

**FLSA**

Exempt

**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Director of Campus Facilities, the successful candidate will assist with the following responsibilities:

+ Prepare designs, specifications, and cost estimation for in-house facilities improvement and alteration projects.

+ Coordinate and review design for Capital Improvement Program projects.

+ Coordinate field construction and perform construction quality audit.

+ Engage in routine research, planning investigation, studies, or examinations.

+ Maintain and file reference materials and project drawings.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

1. A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and two years of full-time experience in professional engineering work; OR

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above.

**COMPENSATION**

New Hire: $62,428*

Incumbent: $$70,544

*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

**BENEFITS**

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

May 2nd, 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

29998

Location

LaGuardia Community College



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Student Engagement Specialist (Student Life Specialist) - Campus Life

**POSITION DETAILS**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

LaGuardia Community College is seeking a Student Life Engagement Specialist. This position is pivotal to the development of community among the student population by the creation of a milieu that provides opportunities for the students to engage in extra-curricular and co-curricular learning experiences. The establishment of community is significant to increasing the likelihood of greater student engagement, ergo and impacting completion metrics. Reporting to the Director of Campus Life, the Specialist will play a key role in the creation, execution and assessment of all club related activities and will be responsible for outreach and student retention. In addition to the duties in the CUNY Title Overview, responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

+ Administer cultural, educational programs and academic development events and trainings;

+ Assist with imputing requisitions into CUNY Buy for College Association requests; Facilitate purchasing of food and supplies orders for College Association and co-curricular proposals;

+ Assist with providing oversight to the Student Government Association (SGA) tutoring lab;

+ Collaborate with campus departments and student groups to develop and plan special events, programs and workshops throughout the college;

+ Assist with providing support and coordination of programming and events;

+ Assist Director with research and stays current on higher education programs, trends, and issues with student impact;

+ Assist with outreach to community-based organization to support service-learning opportunities

+ Assist with managing co-curricular transcript

+ Develop content in support of enhancing existing programs and services, as well as, intermittently introducing new content through research, data collection and analysis;

+ Assist director with engaging Faculty to market and support college wide student engagement;

+ Provide administrative support to the Campus life director and office as needed

+ Serve as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison with other offices;

+ Compile informational resources (books, articles, videos, internet, etc.) on inter and intra departmental options and opportunities and develop and implement information sessions;

+ Provide basic information, instructions, and materials as requested by students, faculty, and others who contact the department; Assist with onboarding of all new student leaders;

+ Lead frequent meetings with student leaders to discuss decision-making, assess student interests, respond to student needs, and anticipate student programming/leadership issues;

+ Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Two years of experience working with students and coordinating events in a Higher Education setting preferred.

+ Computer proficiency using standard office software programs/applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

+ Experience working with a culturally diverse population.

+ Strong customer service and organizational skills

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

+ Proficiency with Microsoft office Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

- Develops and implements programming, services, and learning opportunities for students, promoting the personal development of a diverse student population.

- Administers one or more student affairs programs, providing program management, assistance with policy development, supervision and training of all professional and support staff, budget monitoring, and report preparation

- Serves as a resource to student groups and/or populations as a consultant and advocate for their concerns

- Researches and stays current on higher education programs, trends, and issues with student impact

- Produces workshops and materials to support student programs; manages on-line communities; develops on-line social networking activities, and develops and maintains multimedia content on program web sites

- Performs related duties as assigned.

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Assistant

**FLSA**

Exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$52,267 -$70,238

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.

**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

May 2nd, 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

29869

Location

LaGuardia Community College


Administrative Coordinator - LaGuardia CARES

Date Posted: March 24, 2025

Job ID: 30001


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Administrative Coordinator - LaGuardia CARES

**POSITION DETAILS**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

LaGuardia CARES is seeking a dedicated and skilled Office Coordinator to manage daily operations, support strategic initiatives, and enhance service delivery for students. This role requires working knowledge and experience in grant reporting, partnership development, and program coordination. The ideal candidate is an experienced administrative coordinator who excels in organization, communication, and leadership while contributing to the overall mission of student success. Reporting to the LaGuardia CARES Director, the Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

+ Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth daily operations of the CARES office;

+ Coordinate office schedules, meetings, and maintaining departmental calendars;

+ Support the implementation of office policies and procedures to improve workflow;

+ Coordinate the onboarding and training of office staff, volunteers, or student workers as needed;

+ Maintain organized records, documents, and compliance with institutional policies;

+ Track and order office supplies, ensuring cost-effective procurement;

+ Help maintain relationships with community organizations, vendors, and stakeholders;

+ Serve as a point of contact for student inquiries, offering guidance on available services;

+ Assist with food pantry operations, including inventory tracking and order processing;

+ Review and process emergency assistance applications while maintaining confidentiality;

+ Provide students with basic guidance on financial aid processes and public benefits applications (e.g., SNAP, childcare, transportation);

+ Provide administrative support for data collection, strategic planning, and new initiatives;

+ Assist in resolving operational challenges and implementing office improvements;

+ Support the planning and coordination of new programs and initiatives for student success;

+ Help align program activities with institutional goals and community needs.

+ Coordinate and assist with promoting large-scale campus-wide events such as New Student Orientation (NSO) and Weeks of Welcome.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's Degree required.

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Supports projects, initiatives, and activities that impact an academic or administrative department.

- Manages basic office functions such as communications, meeting schedules, work plans, staff assignments, and distributing information.

- Collects data for, prepares, and distributes reports and presentations using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

- Updates office databases, lists, and files to ensure completeness and accuracy; maintains current information on department web site(s); maintains department archives and collections.

- Conducts internet and/or database research and performs basic systems queries to locate information related to department activities.

- Maintains department fiscal plans and budgets; assists in budget administration and invoice processing.

- Provides basic information, instructions, and materials as requested by students, faculty, and others who contact the department.

- May supervise office staff and student workers.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Administrative Coordinator

**CUNY TITLE**

Assistant to HEO

**FLSA**

Non-exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

Salary: $47,861 - $63,094

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.

**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

April 20th, 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

30001

Location

LaGuardia Community College


Institutional Research Manager

Date Posted: March 17, 2025

Job ID: 29949


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Institutional Research Manager

**POSITION DETAILS**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Dean for Institutional Effectiveness, the Institutional Research Manager will support the College’s planning, evaluation, analytical research, data visualization and presentation, and institutional effectiveness. The Institutional Research Manager collects, develops, analyzes, creates relevant data dashboards and communicates institutional outcome data, including retention, graduation, transfers, course level outcomes, enrollment information. Consults on a wide range of institutional data and assessment activities and coordinates reporting with the Dean for Institutional Effectiveness. Supports and enhances informed decision-making, problem solving, strategic planning and institutional self-assessment. In addition, the Institutional Research Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

+ Performs applied research and designs, executes and evaluates wide-ranging analytical and statistical studies focusing on a wide range of educational outcomes

+ Supports of enrollment management reporting and analysis

+ Develops and produces assessment tools, mainly a large range of student outcomes dashboards to guide administrators, faculty and staff members with evaluation, planning and assessment at the institution, departments, programs and course levels

+ Supports the evaluation of Federal, State, CUNY Central Office, and Foundation-funded grants focusing on enhancing student success, by providing relevant data, assessing the results, and producing the necessary analysis.

+ Develops and produces relevant, timely and accurate institutional information for college faculty, administrators and the College community at large

+ Supports and integrates university and college planning efforts within institutional research, policy analysis and outcome assessment

+ Conducts and/or advises on data mining, statistical analysis and interpretation of results

+ Assist in developing and maintaining accessible, relational databases for the use of the Office

+ Represent the department on committees and task forces, as assigned, represents the department on state and national conferences

**QUALIFICATIONS**

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Master’s degree or advanced degree in a research related field and full-time experience in research related position, is preferred

+ Proven understanding of higher education issues and higher education research, particularly in the area of enrollment management, and institutional outcomes

+ Knowledge of strategic planning, academic assessment concepts and experience with supporting program evaluation

+ Advanced knowledge of SQL, including complex high-level programming

+ Advanced knowledge of the Office packages, especially Access and Excel

+ Advanced knowledge of statistical packages, preferably SPSS

+ Advanced knowledge of Tableau, Including a Tableau certificate

+ Data management – manipulation, construction and maintenance of large data sets

+ The ability to understand complex research questions and the knowledge to create the queries and programs necessary to get the data and explain the results

+ The ability to guide faculty and staff with the understanding and application of institutional dashboards to maximize their usage and effectiveness

+ Advanced statistics including multiple linear regression, logistic regression, factor analysis, and predictive analytics

+ Strong writing skills experience especially with data presentation and analysis.

+ In-depth expertise in the databases of student level enrollment, demographics, academic performance, and retention and graduation outcomes.

+ Advanced knowledge of the CUNYfirst databases

+ Advanced knowledge of the CUNY student level data, course level CUNY, enrollment, retention, graduation, transfer, and grade distribution data and databases

+ Ability to create and update dashboards that support strategic planning, accreditation, academic program reviews, grants proposals and evaluations

+ Grant evaluation reports and documentations including the ability to extract the relevant data to present evaluation information

+ The ability to collaborate with College administrators, grant Principal Investigators, and institutional stakeholders in the design, implementation, evaluation, and reporting on student success initiatives

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Manages College institutional research programs and studies related to the College's mission.

- Develops relevant, timely and accurate institutional information to administrators, the college community, the external community, and external agencies.

- Defines and implements research studies, designing and conducting data analyses and analyzing and interpreting results.

- Researches, develops and recommends policy analyses relevant to anticipated institutional planning, policy, and decision-making needs.

- Participates in college-wide strategic planning, institutional effectiveness and outcomes assessment tasks.

- Respond to data, table and report requests from college constituencies.

- Manage surveys, questionnaires and other data-gathering instruments administered by the Office.

- Manages a library of institutional planning and research documents.

- May consult with faculty and students in the design of databases for research projects

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Institutional Research Manager

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Associate

**FLSA**

Exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$73,227 - $93,491

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.

**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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 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 DATE**

April 16th, 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

29949

Location

LaGuardia Community College


Dean for Institutional Effectiveness

Date Posted: March 17, 2025

Job ID: 29960


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POSITION DETAILS:

Dean for Institutional Effectiveness

**POSITION DETAILS**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the President, the Dean for Institutional Effectiveness is charged with leading college assessment, accreditation, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement. The Dean responds to internal and external requests for information; tracks institutional performance against a wide range of benchmarks; conducts research and analysis to support planning, enrollment management, program review, and assessment; and synthesizes and communicates findings. The Dean plays a key role in the college's strategic planning process, and is responsible for the college’s Middle States Commission on Higher Education periodic accreditation, including our Self-Study Report. The Dean manages the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.

In addition, the Dean --

• Works collaboratively with college leadership on assessment, including general institutional effectiveness, the monitoring of student learning outcomes and career success, and the tracking and analysis of NYC labor market conditions;

• Provides leadership in establishing a comprehensive, institution-wide program of self-assessment involving program review and outcomes assessment; Integrates program review and outcomes assessment into institutional planning efforts and reaccreditation processes and reports;

• Designs and oversees the college’s administrative and educational support units' planning and assessment;

• Designs and administers periodic surveys of students, faculty, and staff, and analyzes results;

• Conducts research and policy analyses to support to institutional planning, policy, and decision-making needs across all divisions of the college;

• Communicates relevant, timely, accurate, and actionable institutional data to administrators and the college community;

• Prepares digital, written and oral presentations to communicate research findings to the college community and external constituencies;

• Monitors the extent to which research findings are accessed and used by college constituents in order to ensure broad dissemination and promote data-driven decision making;

• Works collaboratively with senior communication staff to create on-going, media-savvy communication of relevant research findings;

• Provides leadership in identifying and understanding emerging internal and external issues and significant environmental changes, representing opportunities and challenges for LaGuardia;

• Maintains compliance of policies and reporting requirements of external agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Education, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and other accreditation bodies;

• Provides data and analyses in response to specific requests and needs of college offices and departments;

• Maintains data sources for information necessary for grant proposals, summary reports to external funders, and support for faculty scholarship;

• Administers and analyzes numerous annual nationally-ranked assessment instruments;

• Prepares annual Institutional Profile;

• Participates in institutional research professional organizations and keeps abreast of national, state, and local educational issues;

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate significant familiarity and accomplishment with strategic planning, including evaluation of programs that promote student retention and success. Candidates should have knowledge that includes methodologies of evaluation, assessment, survey research, statistics, and data analysis. Expertise with assessment tools and techniques, survey research methods, statistical and database management software packages, and the dynamics of strategic planning and accreditation is required.

Proven understanding of innovative techniques of data management, analysis, and dissemination across a complex organization, and success and leading a team of higher education research experts. Strong organizational skills analytical, and communication skills, and the ability to work with complex computer information systems are essential.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

A Master's degree with at least eight (8) years of related experience is preferred.

**CUNY TITLE**

Dean

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$150,000 - $170,000

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**

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 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 DATE**

April 16th 2025

**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**

CUNY Job Posting: Executive

**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

29960

Location

LaGuardia Community College


Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - Natural Sciences

Date Posted: January 28, 2025

Job ID: 29722


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Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - Natural Sciences

**FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

The Natural Sciences Department of LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York invites applications for part-time faculty members to teach a one semester majors biology course (SCB 201: Lecture meeting Tuesday 9:15-11:30 and Thursday 9:15-10:15 in person) and/or a one semester non-major Introduction to Neuroscience course (SCB 206: Lecture/lab meeting Thursdays 9:15-12:45 in person) during the Spring I semester (3/6/25 to 6/16/25).

The successful candidate/s will be required to perform teaching and guidance duties in the area(s) of expertise. This includes teaching lectures, creating, administering and grading assessments (quizzes, exams, lab reports) and providing student guidance.

**SCB 201:** SCB 201 is the first semester of our two-semester introductory biology sequence for majors. SCB 201 covers fundamental topics including basic chemistry, the origin of life, cell structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, genetics, evolution, development, and genetic engineering. Students are typically majors in biology or related fields. Successful candidates will teach the lecture (but not lab) portion of the course. A Ph.D. in biology or a related field is preferred.

**SCB 206** : SCB 206 is a non-major course designed to provide Psychology students with basic knowledge of the biology underlying human behavior. Topics include brain anatomy, neuron form and function, learning and memory, neuropharmacology and related topics. Students include psychology students as well as diverse non-STEM majors. The session meets Thursdays 9:15-12:45 and includes lecture plus six short labs. A Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, psychology (with a biological emphasis) or related fields is preferred.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

For Adjunct Lecturer:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree withenrollment in a biology/neuroscience graduate program, or with a master’s degree preferred.

For Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adjunct Associate Professor, Adjunct Full Professor:

Ph.D. in biology/neuroscience or related field required. The ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable.

**COMPENSATION**

For Adjunct Lecturer: $91.67/hr

For Adjunct Assistant Professor: $100/hr

For Adjunct Associate Professor: $108.33/hour

For Adjunct Full Professor: $112.50/hour

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

**HOW TO APPLY**

From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

**CLOSING DATE**

Open Until Filled. Review of resumes will begin immediately.

**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

**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

29722

Location

LaGuardia Community College



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Financial Aid Specialist - Student Financial Services (Multiple Positions)

**POSITION DETAILS**

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Under the directions from the Financial Aid Manager, the Financial Aid Specialist will provide specialized assistance to students applying for federal, state and institutional aid. The Financial Aid Specialist will, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, perform the following:

- Perform functions required for the compliance and administration of th e Federal Title IV financial aid programs (Pell, FSEOG, FWS and Direct Loans), including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and Professional Judgments.

Perform functions required for the compliance and administration of the New York State Aid Programs (TAP, Excelsior, PTAP, APTS) for degree and non-degree eligible students.

- Perform Title IV verification for students selected by the Federal government (includes income verification, default issues verifying immigration status, etc.) to ensure the accuracy of data reported to the Department of Education.

- Assist with the quality assurance and program compliance of one of the Federal Title IV financial aid programs (Pell, FSEOG, FWS and Direct Loans), including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), Professional Judgments, and Return to Title IV (R2T4);

-Communicate program activities, deadlines, Title IV payroll schedule to on and off-campus departmental supervisors;

-Conduct program orientations, and financial literacy workshops for students and departmental supervisors;

-Assist departmental supervisors with creating FWS job descriptions, posting and hiring of FWS students;

-Review daily reports to ensure FWS student records are updated in CUNYFirst and NexGen as needed;

-Identify and analyze rejected data and take appropriate action to resolve issues in the processing of the bi-weekly student payroll for federal programs;

-Ensure that the office adheres to FWS compliance with labor, federal and state tax regulations, and Federal Student Aid program requirements;

-Assist in processing, disbursing and resolving Federal Title IV program and payment issues;

-Assist in preparation of various management reports;

-Participate in monthly university-wide student loan or work-study meetings as assigned;

- Conduct internal quality control reviews and assessments to review compliance with federal, state, and university policies and procedures.

- Represent the department on and off campus as requested.

- Update appropriate databases and software as needed.

- Recommend and present training sessions, workshops, and webinars for the purpose of reducing workload processing errors and improving accuracy of work output.

- Develop and prepare training sessions based on findings of assessment review and analysis.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience working in higher education.

+ Experience with CUNYFirst system or PeopleSoft, including running queries.

+ Knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs, and regulations.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

+ Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Administers and supervises financial aid programs and operations.

- Reviews contracts, disbursements, tuition and fees; validates student eligibility for various programs

- Administers, monitors and troubleshoots CUNY financial aid systems as well as Federal and NY State systems in order to ensure integrity of student databases and timely and accurate delivery of funds

- Assists CUNY staff, applicants, and students/families with advice on financial aid issues and eligibility

- May review and reconcile student payroll processing

- Represents the Financial Aid function at Admissions events; works with academic departments as well as Bursar, Registrar, Admissions and Computing offices to assure staff understand and implement financial aid processes correctly

- Assists in the development and evaluation of Admissions processes

- Prepares documentation, instructions, and materials in various media to support financial aid activities

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Financial Aid Specialist

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Assistant

**FLSA**

Exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$52,267 - $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**

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

**CLOSING DATE**

Open until filled.

**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

29217

Location

LaGuardia Community College


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