Author: Scott Voth

SEEK Program Assistant/College Assistant

As a leading online school in New York since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor’s and master’s degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University’s first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor’s degree, progress from an associate’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School’s renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its’ 20th year, we dedicate ourselves to engendering an innovative and transformative student-centered experience.

CUNY SPS SEEK Program:
The SEEK program is designed to support previous New York State Opportunity Program transfer students in pursuing and completing their first bachelor’s degree fully online. The program provides students with a myriad of services such as tutoring, academic support & advising, and financial support. The SEEK program works with prospective students, applicants, and current students. As a member of the SEEK team, the SEEK College Assistant will support the processes to recruit, admit, enroll, and retain students each semester. More specifically, in this role the Admissions Assistant will provide critical support as the office processes SEEK applications and working with current SEEK students in a timely and accurate manner. The SEEK College Assistant stays informed on all policies and processes to provide accurate and timely support to the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with the intake, review and processing of SEEK Program applications
• Monitor and respond to inquiries sent to the SEEK email account
• Coordinate student events and workshops for the academic year
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of student workshops and events during the academic year and summer – may co-facilitate sessions under staff supervision
• Help monitor SEEK email, voicemail and text inboxes by providing exemplary customer service via all forms of communication, as well as in-person
• Conduct student outreach for all SEEK students via email, text and phone call
• Support the documentation and updating of all business activities, including but not limited to operational tasks that are part of processing SEEK applications and maintaining accurate records, in the School’s various admissions systems
• Provide cross-functional program support as needed
• Create engaging flyers and content to promote student events
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Preferred Minimum Qualification:
• High school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems including CUNYfirst
• Commitment to understanding admissions application and student enrollment processes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on achieving results and contribution to effective problem-solving
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new computer applications quickly
• Experience with using Canva and Swoogo (event management system)

Salary: $19.12 – $22.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience

Hours: 20 hours per week

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information of three (3) professional references to:

SEEK Program Assistant/College Assistant Search
Arlenis Perez, SEEK Academic Student Support Specialist
Email: [email protected]

CUNY SPS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer:

https://sps.cuny.edu/about/policies

The CUNY School of Professional Studies complies with the Clery Act and copies of its annual report on security policies and statistics are available in its Security Office.

Selected applicants must pay fingerprint and filing fees (full-time CUNY students are excluded from fingerprint fee).

All prospective candidates must be able to be certified as eligible to work under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

The CUNY School of Professional Studies verifies education and experience statements.

Help Desk Assistant/College Assistant

Note: This is a temporary position through December 31, 2025

As a leading online school in New York since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor’s and master’s degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University’s first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor’s degree, progress from an associate’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School’s renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its’ 20th year, we dedicate ourselves to engendering an innovative and transformative student-centered experience.

The CUNY SPS Help Desk is dedicated to delivering top-tier support and customer service to our academic community and staff. We assist with accessing and utilizing CUNY SPS and CUNY computing resources, serving as a knowledgeable and courteous first point of contact. Our team proactively provides accurate and relevant resources, empowering users to quickly find technical solutions and information.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the CUNY SPS Help Desk Manager, the Help Desk Assistant/College Assistant will:

• Assist with providing technical support and respond to incoming help desk requests via phone, email or ticketing system
• Assist students, faculty and staff with basic troubleshooting of hardware, software and network-related issues
• Log and track support requests, ensure timely updates and closure of tickets
• Support the IT team in setting up and configuring computers, laptops, printers and other peripherals
• Assist in creating, modifying and deactivating user accounts in various systems following established protocols and security guidelines
• Work closely with IT team members to identify common issues and improve overall service delivery

Preferred Minimum Qualification:
• High school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or some college course work from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Proven understanding of computer hardware, software and network concepts. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and MAC operating systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on providing a positive user experience
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with team members
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Salary: $22.62 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information of three (3) professional references to:

Help Desk Assistant/College Assistant Search
Cristian Cardenas, Help Desk Manager
Email: [email protected]

CUNY SPS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer:

https://sps.cuny.edu/about/policies

The CUNY School of Professional Studies complies with the Clery Act and copies of its annual report on security policies and statistics are available in its Security Office.

Selected applicants must pay fingerprint and filing fees (full-time CUNY students are excluded from fingerprint fee).

All prospective candidates must be able to be certified as eligible to work under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

The CUNY School of Professional Studies verifies education and experience statements.

Research Assistant/College Assistant

Research Assistant/College Assistant
Job Description:As a leading online school in New York since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor’s and master’s degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University’s first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor’s degree, progress from an associate’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School’s renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its’ 20th year, we dedicate ourselves to engendering an innovative and transformative student-centered experience.

The CUNY SPS Office of Institutional Research collects, manages and organizes data to support the analytic, reporting and decision-making needs of the college. Office activities include data analytics, designing and building visualizations and interactive dashboards, administering and analyzing institutional surveys, and establishing institutional data governance policies and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research, the Research Assistant/College Assistant will:
• Assist in survey administration, analysis and reporting (qualitative and quantitative)
• Compile and analyze quantitative data in numeric tables, charts, and graphs
• Support creation and updates to data visualizations for dashboards and static graphic reports
• Assist with data governance practices and initiatives
• Perform some administrative work (e.g., assist with materials for presentations, meetings, training workshops)
• Other research and/or administrative duties, as assigned

Preferred Minimum Qualification:
• High school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree, certificate or college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in a related major/discipline (e.g., data analytics, data science, computer science, information science, etc.) focused on performing data analysis using computer software applications
• Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and be flexible in an environment with changing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Some experience in coding (SQL, R), dashboard software (Tableau, Power BI), analysis software (SPSS), and/or survey software (Qualtrics) is a plus

Salary: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience

Hours: 20 hours per week (Until further notice, work will be performed in a hybrid manner with 70% on-site presence)

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information of three (3) professional references to:
Research Assistant/College Assistant Search
Office of Institutional Research
Email: oir@sps.cuny.edu

CUNY SPS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer:

https://sps.cuny.edu/about/policies

The CUNY School of Professional Studies complies with the Clery Act and copies of its annual report on security policies and statistics are available in its Security Office.

Selected applicants must pay fingerprint and filing fees (full-time CUNY students are excluded from fingerprint fee).

All prospective candidates must be able to be certified as eligible to work under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

The CUNY School of Professional Studies verifies education and experience statements.

Accessibility Technician

Closing Date: Open until filled
Department: CUNY Television
Salary: $24.14 / hours
Hours: 32 hours per week
The Accessibility Technician will assist the CUNYTV Captioning Coordinator in work to apply CUNY’s accessibility guidelines to CUNY TV’s online and on-air resources. Such work includes transcription, subtitling, timing and placement of text, quality control, and captioning audiovisual assets.
General Duties and Responsibilities
• Review, format, and correct video transcriptions and captioning.
• Set timing, placement, formatting, and context for captioning data.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualification Requirements
• Strong writing, editing, grammar, and research skills – prior proofreading or professional writing experience helpful.
• Ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with video terminology and technology.
• Proficiency with Spanish is a plus.
Please send resume, cover letter and contact information to [email protected]

Teacher – Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center

Under the supervision of the Education Director, the Teacher shall be responsible for working within the framework of BSECDC and carrying out its functions, educational philosophy, policies and procedures as follows but not limited to:

Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive services for children in a center-based setting
• Develop and implement activities and lessons based on the curriculum and to meet the individual and group needs of children in the classroom
• Administer assessments and maintain proper documentation
• Maintain stable/supportive relationships with the children and their families
• Assist with transition planning
• Manage classroom materials and provide educational support, guidance, and training to Assistant Teachers
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Qualifications
• NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Two to three years of experience working with preschoolers in a classroom setting

Employee Handbook
• Actively implements age appropriate The Creative Curriculum.
• Respects the confidential nature of all information about parents, children and staff.
• Supports and participates in an active outdoor time.
• Plans with Assistant Teacher and keep him/her informed regarding meetings, events and training.
• Brings to the attention of the Education Director any difficulties concerning the supervision of the children.
• Responsible for supervision of the children.
• Supports and actively participates in an active work time.

Record keeping
• Records personal attendance using timesheet (failure to accurately report hours could result in incorrect pay).
• Record and report children’s daily attendance and notify the Site Director
• Adheres to Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) procedures, New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYSOCFS), and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) regulations regarding record keeping and reporting.

Accidents
• Ensures that all incidents/accidents are recorded on the appropriate forms and signed by parent upon pick-up of their child. These forms become part of the child’s file after the parent’s signature is obtained.

Materials/Equipment
• Responsible for planning and arranging classroom equipment and furniture in order to promote optimal program functioning and which represents the High Scope curriculum
• Encourages maximum constructive use of material and equipment.
• Keeps equipment accessible and in good condition.
• Removes damaged or hazardous equipment and reports it to the Site Director.

Parent Relations
• Fosters positive parent relationships through respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.
• Provides a forum for ongoing communication – daily notes, phone calls, etc.
• Uses “Contact Notes” for staff and parent concerns.
• Attends and participates in parent/teacher meetings.

Trainings/Meetings
• Attends required staff meetings, trainings and workshops
• Attends weekly planning meetings with the Education Director or Program Director.

Paid Internships – LGBTQ Religious Archives Network

The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network (LGBTQ-RAN) is offering a thirteen-week (May 23 – August 19, 2021), part-time (10 hours a week), online internship for senior students or graduates seeking to develop skills in teaching with primary sources in LGBTQ religious history. The intern will design a lesson plan for high school history classes that incorporates primary sources to tell the story of LGBTQ movements within all religious traditions. The intern will be responsible to find and use resources from and beyond the LGBTQ-RAN website. The lesson plan will reflect current teaching goals and standards. Interns participate in LGBTQ-RAN staff meetings via videoconference every 2-3 weeks. Interns will provide their own office and equipment needed to carry out their work. Each intern will receive a stipend of $1,500.

The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network ((http://www.lgbtqreligiousarchives.org/)  is an innovative venture in preserving history and encouraging scholarly study of LGBTQ religious movements around the world. LGBTQ-RAN has a two-fold basic purpose. First it assists LGBTQ religious leaders and groups in determining how best to preserve their records and papers in appropriate repositories. Secondly, LGBTQ-RAN provides an electronic information clearinghouse for these archival collections and other historical data—such as biographical profiles, oral histories and digital exhibitions—about LGBTQ religious history for the use of historians, researchers and other interested persons.

To apply for an internship, please send cover letter and resume indicating which intern position is of interest and detailing relevant education and experience preferably by April 22, 2022 to: Mark Bowman at [email protected]

Braven Site Director – Lehman College

In America, we’ve promised that hard work and ambition will be met with equality of opportunity. The reality is that we have a quiet crisis on our hands. Despite 1.2 million low-income or first-generation students enrolling in college each year, only one in four will attain a strong first job or enroll in graduate school upon graduating.

The Braven Accelerator empowers promising young people on their path to college graduation, meaningful careers, and lives of impact. Alongside educational institutions, Braven provides a scalable model to discover, develop, and connect extraordinary, diverse, and driven young people to high-quality skill-building opportunities and networks. From the Accelerator will come a generation of leaders as diverse as our future demands.

To date, 69% of Braven’s Fellows have landed a strong job within 12 months of graduation, as compared with an average of 54% for all students nationally. Braven currently operates in Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL and in San Jose, CA. We aim to become the nation’s leading accelerator of diverse talent, putting emerging leaders on the pathway to college completion and economic mobility. Our work is highly data driven around the outcomes of college graduation, workforce readiness skills-based proficiency, and employment in a high impact role within six months of graduation.

We believe Braven is a solution and we are on a mission to scale it, equalizing access to the American Dream. We are launching Braven in New York City, at CUNY Lehman College, and are looking for people passionate about ensuring all young people can put their education to work.

The Role:

The Site Director is the inspiring leader who sets a powerful vision for programmatic success at Lehman College and is responsible for ensuring that students who participate as Braven Fellows secure a strong first job or enroll in graduate school within 6 months of graduation. You will lead a team of 2 full-time employees and part-time interns, recruit and select our volunteers, and build and maintain the positive presence of Braven at Lehman College and in the greater NYC community.

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the New York City Executive Director, the Site Director will work extensively with Lehman faculty and staff, students, program alumni, volunteers, employer partners,and local organizations to ensure the effective growth of Braven at Lehman College. Specifically, you will:

Lehman Vision, Strategy, and Culture – 20%

Set a powerful vision for the Lehman College site and inspire the commitment of stakeholders towards the shared vision. Build a strategic plan to support the vision. Cultivate a strong and enduring culture that is based on and aligns with Braven and Lehman’s mission and values. This includes:

1) Set goals and key performance indicators for Lehman College aligned with Braven’s local and national priorities

2) Manage and develop a high-performing team of 2 full-time employees and part-time interns to meet outcomes

3) Build a collaborative team culture of individuals committed to achieving excellence, meeting site goals, and living out Braven core values

Programmatic Leadership – 50%

Lead the implementation of Braven’s programming at Lehman College, including the pre-course, course, and post-course experience, to meet programmatic goals. This includes:

1) Lead a team to:

Successfully recruit 150 students into the Braven Accelerator course for the Spring 2020 semester and scale significantly in each subsequent semester

Execute and attend the weekly evening Braven Accelerator course (2 days/week for 15 weeks of a semester), special events and occasional weekend events, ensuring program quality

Execute effective training, support, communication, and coaching for volunteers

Collaborate productively and regularly with CUNY Lehman College professors in running the course

2) Spearhead the recruitment, selection, and on-boarding of volunteers to ensure a high-quality, diverse, and impactful corps of volunteers. Per semester a minimum of 20 Leadership Coaches, 4 Coaching Partners (working professional volunteers who coach and support Leadership Coaches), 75 Mock Interviewers, and 30 Professional Mentors are needed.

3) Assess data continuously and ensure students are on track to graduate and secure strong jobs. Partner with Braven’s Product team to develop supports and interventions to achieve student jobs outcomes

4) Participate in the Program Management Team to drive program model strategy and decisions, recommending changes as needed o Braven’s program model to achieve transformational and sustainable impact

Partnership Development and Stakeholder Management – (30%)

Develop and steward strong and formalized partnerships with CUNY Lehman College leadership and faculty, employers, and community-based organizations that result in additional resources for our students and improvements to our program model. This includes:

1) Cultivate and manage relationships with key Lehman College stakeholders that fosters collaboration and results in a healthy partnership

2) Manage local employer partners to power the Braven Accelerator course experience by providing volunteers, sponsoring events, and hiring talent

3) Cultivate strong relationships within the local ecosystem of nonprofits and companies; collaborate to deepen and scale our impact

Experiences, Skills, and Traits:

The ideal person will be extremely driven, customer-service and results oriented, entrepreneurial and highly resourceful, and excited to dive into an early stage organization poised to change the educational landscape. At Braven we look for people who do what it takes and operate with humility and hunger.

Significant leadership experience (minimum of 7-10 years) with a verifiable track record of achieving excellence and successful outcomes;

Experience in an early-stage environment launching an initiative, program, or team;

Successful in managing and developing people and teams; creates and fosters a strong sense of culture;

Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills; ability to facilitate strong partnerships across a range of stakeholders;

High degree of flexibility and adaptability, excels in a fast paced, team oriented environment and is comfortable with ambiguity;

Proven ability to create, operationalize, and manage project plans, meeting milestones and deadlines

Data-driven manager: mastery of using data and metrics to drive decisions and measure performance;

Strong alignment with, passion for, and commitment to the mission and values of Braven;

Bachelor’s degree required

Total Rewards Philosophy:

Braven is committed to attracting and retaining extraordinary, diverse leaders who believe deeply in our mission and uphold our core values as organizational leaders and stewards within and outside of the organization. Braven provides a “total rewards package” that encompasses benefits, compensation, recognition, and career development. Braven covers 85% of health care costs, has unlimited vacation time, matches up to 5% of your 401K contribution starting your first full month, a paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff, and offers a competitive base salary based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization and take internal equity seriously. Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time.

The salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior work experience. You will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the application process.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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