Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Programs (HEA)
The City University of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
POSITION DETAILS
The Grove School of Engineering at The City College of New York seeks applicants for a newly created position of Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Programs. The position will report to the Dean of Engineering. The Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Programs will lead the development, expansion, and continuous improvement of master's and professional certificate offerings at GSOE. The position aims to respond to industry needs, attract working professionals, and enhance the school's graduate enrollment and impact.
• Oversee the design and launch of new interdisciplinary MS programs and stackable credentials. • Partner with faculty and industry leaders to ensure curricular alignment with emerging technologies and workforce demands. • Implement flexible delivery models to support working professionals, including hybrid and evening offerings. • Lead marketing and recruitment strategies for domestic and international graduate audiences. • Monitor graduate student success metrics including enrollment, retention, and job placement. • Build articulation agreements and continuing education pathways with corporations and academic partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications: • Advanced graduate degree in engineering, education administration, or business. • At least 5 years of experience managing graduate-level programs or academic innovation. • Familiarity with workforce development, adult learning, and accreditation processes. • Experience with advancing projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Manages curriculum development and operations of a College's specialized academic program under the direction of a senior administrator.
- Implements and monitors a comprehensive academic program development plan; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures
- Assists Director with outcome assessment and strategic planning to further develop program offerings
- Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management
- Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures
- May manage professional and/or clerical staff
- May act on behalf of Director in his/her absence
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Academic Program Manager
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary Range: $98,995 - $121,194. 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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- Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
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PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE
April 6, 2026
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.
The Grove School of Engineering at The City College of New York seeks applicants for a newly created position of Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Programs. The position will report to the Dean of Engineering. The Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Programs will lead the development, expansion, and continuous improvement of master's and professional certificate offerings at GSOE. The position aims to respond to industry needs, attract working professionals, and enhance the school's graduate enrollment and impact.
• Oversee the design and launch of new interdisciplinary MS programs and stackable credentials. • Partner with faculty and industry leaders to ensure curricular alignment with emerging technologies and workforce demands. • Implement flexible delivery models to support working professionals, including hybrid and evening offerings. • Lead marketing and recruitment strategies for domestic and international graduate audiences. • Monitor graduate student success metrics including enrollment, retention, and job placement. • Build articulation agreements and continuing education pathways with corporations and academic partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications: • Advanced graduate degree in engineering, education administration, or business. • At least 5 years of experience managing graduate-level programs or academic innovation. • Familiarity with workforce development, adult learning, and accreditation processes. • Experience with advancing projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Manages curriculum development and operations of a College's specialized academic program under the direction of a senior administrator.
- Implements and monitors a comprehensive academic program development plan; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures
- Assists Director with outcome assessment and strategic planning to further develop program offerings
- Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management
- Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures
- May manage professional and/or clerical staff
- May act on behalf of Director in his/her absence
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Academic Program Manager
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary Range: $98,995 - $121,194. 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
If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYFirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
- Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
- Click "Search job listings"
- Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"
- Search for Job Opening ID number:
31585
- Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE
April 6, 2026
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.