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Assistant Program Officer (Academic Program Coordinator) - Ph.D. Program in Economics

POSITION DETAILS

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.

The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City’s intellectual and cultural life.

The Ph.D. Program in Economics has approximately 120 students and over 70 faculty members. The Assistant Program Officer (APO) serves as a resource person for applicants, students, and faculty regarding requirements and procedures of the Ph.D. Program. The APO reports to the Executive Officer (EO) of the Program. In conjunction with the EO, the APO evaluates and monitors student progress in fulfilling requirements for the degree, including major program examinations, advancement to candidacy, and meeting time limits for completion of the degree.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists the EO in scheduling the Program's courses, committee meetings, examinations and dissertation defenses.

• Organizes the proctoring of exams and sometimes proctors exams as needed; informs students of test results as requested by EO; keeps a record of level students and schedules with the EO their proposal defense within a year of their move to level 3 and sends reminders to those who approach the deadline.

• Assists students with filing forms with various offices: financial aid, international students, registrar, etc.

• Prepares reports as needed by the EO.

• Responsible for correspondence with students and faculty on behalf of the EO as needed.

• Supports the EO’s and DEO’s work with admissions and registration, tracking the program’s budget, correspondence, records and files, committee meetings, colloquia, and special events.

• Manages office records including faculty, student and alumni files; collects and maintains statistical data on program activities; maintains and updates student, faculty and alumni records on database and in file folders; maintains and updates email lists for faculty, students, and alumni.

• Assists in recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating activities of part-time staff such as college assistants and student assistants assigned to the program office.

• Orders equipment and supplies and ensures office machines, computers, copy machines, scanner, telephones, etc. are in working order, contacts IT if servicing is needed.

• Updates the program website, including admissions information; maintains and updates Blackboard sites and student digital files; assists in the preparation of the program’s newsletter; collects and compiles information about students, faculty and alumni achievements; prepares and supervises mailings (both email and mail); designs posters and flyers to advertise events.

• Prepares the Seminars Bulletin Announcement which is sent out by email each week.

• Maintains file of all current and past course descriptions; collects and reviews syllabi and other program documents to ensure compliance with program and GC and CUNY policy and procedures.

• Arranges rooms for classes, meetings, seminars and special events as needed and informs the various parties as to time and location.

• Prepares payments for vendor services and tracks program fund balances.

• Advises applicants regarding general program requirements and refers them to appropriate faculty for further advisement and evaluation.

• Evaluates student progress in fulfilling requirements for the degree using program records and the on-line student information systems.

• Maintains a current record of students available for teaching internships, GTF's, tutoring, and research positions; informs students of opportunities for these as they arise.

• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this job classification.

This position requires the incumbent to work in person.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of administrative experience in higher education.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Good judgment, ability to take initiative, be adaptive and resourceful.

• Excellent written and oral skills.

• Ability to deal effectively and congenially with faculty, students, and staff members.

• Ability to maintain confidential files and information, and communicate with professional discretion is essential.

• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides basic operational and analytical support related to a College's specialized academic program.

• Supports the directors and managers with orientation preparation, student advisement regarding program requirements, and providing basic information about financial aid and registration

• Manages office records including faculty files; prepares reports and surveys; collects and maintains statistical data on program activities

• Serves as liaison to various College offices to provide service delivery and appropriate referrals to students

• Collects and reviews syllabi to ensure compliance with standards

• Serves as resource person for students and faculty regarding program policies and procedures

• May supervise office operations and/or monitor department budget

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$68,245 - $77,430. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with a review of applications to begin on November 4, 2024.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28301

Location

Graduate Center