Library of Congress Junior Fellows 2016 Program

The Library of Congress is proud to announce that it is accepting applications for its competitive 2016 Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program from now through Friday, January 22, 2016. Please forward this message to potentially interested students.   Click here to apply for the program: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/423248100.  Click here to view the Library’s official press release about the program: http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2015/15-214.html.

The Junior Fellows Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline to experience the integrated analog and digital collections and services of the world’s largest, all-inclusive library. Working under the direction of Library curators and specialists in various divisions, Fellows explore digital initiatives and increase access to the institution’s unparalleled collections and resources. Fellows are exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright, preservation, reference, access, and information technology. Students applicants will rank their top three projects choices from a list of 26 projects. If selected, students will either work 1:1 with their Project Mentor or be placed on a small team and collaborate with one or two other Junior Fellows in addition to their Project Mentor.

The 2016 Junior Fellows program will take place from May 31^st 2016 to August 5^th 2016 (fellows must be present for the entirety of the program). Fellows are paid a $300 weekly, non-taxable stipend during this 10-week program. The Library’s stipend is meant to defray the cost of housing, food, travel, and other expenses. The program offers Fellows a transportation subsidy for the duration of their internship in addition to the Fellows’ regular stipend. Please click here for FAQ.

If you find you have questions after reviewing our website, please do not hesitate to contact us at juniorfellows2016@loc.gov.

Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Fellowship

The Darien Library is now accepting applications for the 2016-2018 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Fellowship. Recent and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply. For additional details, please see the posting below, or contact me, Claire Moore, at fellowship@darienlibrary.org.

The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Fellowship

An extraordinary opportunity for an extraordinary new Children’s Librarian.

 Harold McGraw was an active supporter of Darien Library with a personal commitment to education and a belief in the important role a child’s library experiences play in the beginning of life-long literacy. The McGraw family has funded the formation of a Children’s Librarian Fellowship at Darien Library to honor his memory, through a two-year full-salaried position for a recent Master in Library Science graduate who possesses:

 ·         Exemplary scholarship

·         A passion for working with children and for the development of literacy

·         Significant leadership promise

·         Strong personal qualities

·         A penchant for technology

Selection Process

The Fellowship will be open to LIS graduates from an accredited Library

School in the United States or Canada who will have received his or her diploma between September 1, 2015 and September 1, 2016.

Applications will be due April 1, 2016. After initial screening, interviews for finalists will be held at a mutually convenient time and place, and the finalist will be invited to visit Darien Library for a meeting with the Fellowship Committee prior to appointment.

Term

The successful applicant will be employed at Darien Library for two years, commencing approximately July 1, 2016, with a final employment date of

June 30, 2018.

Compensation

The Fellow will be paid initially at the Connecticut Library Association

MLS minimum salary for entry-level positions (for 2015: $51,675) with full benefits, paid membership in CLA and ALA, and funding for attendance at the American Library Association Annual Meeting and other meetings as appropriate.

Position Parameters

The Fellow will work as a member of the Children’s Services team, providing reference and readers’ advisory services in addition to creating and conducting programs for children and families. The Fellow will be given specific, defined, high-stakes projects and responsibilities that will be determined by the candidate’s skills and interests. The Fellowship will provide experience, growth, and challenges in the following areas:

·         Children’s materials collection development

·         Program development, implementation, and evaluation

·         Outreach to defined areas of the community

·         Continuing education and professional development

·         Access to the latest technology

This Fellowship is an opportunity to work on significant projects and gain experience in close coordination with a strong staff.

More information about the Fellowship and application process is available

at darienlibrary.org/mcgrawfellowship.

Business and Public Administration Liaison Librarian, Penn State University Libraries, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Business and Public Administration Liaison Librarian
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries
Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, PA

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applicants for the position of Business and Public Administration Reference Librarian at the Penn State Harrisburg Library.  This tenure-track faculty position will serve as the subject specialist and liaison for Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Business Administration (http://harrisburg.psu.edu/business-administration) and School of Public Affairs (http://harrisburg.psu.edu/public-affairs).  Additionally, the position will also serve as liaison to the Homeland Security programs through Penn State’s World Campus (http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu).   The Business and Public Administration Reference Librarian is a member of the University Libraries faculty and works as a member of the Penn State Harrisburg Library public services team.  Required duties include reference desk coverage; liaison responsibilities with the School of Business and the School of Public Affairs at Penn State Harrisburg and its research centers and special projects; subject-related instruction, workshops, and research assistance; collection development in specific areas of business, public affairs, and reference; and provision of services as one of four services coordinators.  New faculty benefit from the strong mentoring program developed by the University Libraries to support new faculty in tenure-track appointments in fulfilling expectations in the areas of librarianship, research, and service.

REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent); experience with reference and bibliographic instruction; demonstrated knowledge of academic and library social media applications; strong knowledge of print and electronic information resources; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; facility with emerging technologies; and the potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service.  Some evening and/or weekend work is required. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of post MLS experience with relevant reference and instruction experience at an academic or research library. An advanced degree or graduate level study in business or public affairs-related areas is desirable. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

ENVIRONMENT: Penn State Harrisburg is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania.  The campus is just east of Harrisburg, the state capital, and about one and one half hours from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and two hours from University Park and Washington, D.C.  The three-story, 115,000-square-foot, technologically advanced academic research library includes 300,000 volumes, more than 600 journals, and 1.3 million microforms. With access to nearly 750 databases and 110,000 online full-text journals through the Penn State University Libraries, the facility provides extensive support to online and remote users.   The college offers 35 baccalaureate degree programs, 25 master degree programs, and three doctoral programs.  Penn State Harrisburg also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 160 baccalaureate majors offered throughout the Penn State system.  There are approximately 4,678 students.  More details about the Penn State Harrisburg Library can be found at http://www.hbg.psu.edu/library.  Information about the college and surrounding area can be located at http://www.hbg.psu.edu//hbg/generalinfo.html.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank are dependent upon qualifications.  Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, State or TIAA-CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.  In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually.  Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University.

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online.  To apply, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/jobs/facjobs/HBLL.html.   To be considered for the position, interested candidates should upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses).   Review of applications will begin January 4, 2016 and continue until position is filled.  Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at lap225@psu.edu.

Burns Library Head of Public Services-Boston College

The John J. Burns Library of rare books, special collections, and archives at Boston College is seeking a user-focused Head of Public Services and Engagement to lead and manage its reading room, web and social media presence, and other research support services. The incumbent will also develop and lead Burns Library’s instructional outreach program and coordinate the University Libraries’ exhibits program. A new position reporting to the Burns Librarian and Associate University Librarian for Special Collections, the incumbent will supervise two professional librarians and two library assistants. As a member of the Burns Library management team, this position shares responsibility for fostering a collaborative culture that consistently delivers high levels of energy, performance, and impact.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing effective and efficient research services and will be conversant in the principles and practices of scholarly communication, digital scholarship, and information literacy. S/he will have demonstrated abilities to bring innovative and engaging pedagogical approaches to the interpretation of primary source materials and the definition and assessment of learning outcomes. S/he will also have the ability to develop talent and expertise in others, creating an enriching atmosphere charged with excitement.

Applicants should have a minimum of four years of experience working in a research library, archives, or museum in progressively responsible roles that include responsibilities for managing research services and at least two years of staff supervision. A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent is required. An advanced degree in a subject area relevant to Burns Library collecting areas is strongly preferred. Reading proficiency in one or more modern European languages is also highly desirable. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.

For information about the Boston College University Libraries and the application process for this position, please visit: http://libguides.bc.edu/employment. As part of their online application, applicants should submit a current resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. The salary range for this position is $70,450-$ $88,050 depending on qualifications and experience.

Digital Resources Librarian-Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University-

MEMBER THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

NEWTON GRESHAM LIBRARY
DIGITAL RESOURCES LIBRARIAN: Tenure-track, assistant professor, 12-month position. Sam Houston State University library is looking for an innovative and dynamic individual to provide leadership in planning, selection and organizing digital projects for an institutional repository. Creates digital collections including metadata for applications such as photographic collections, archives, manuscripts music and video; develops guidelines for access and use. Supervises the training of staff and students in imaging technology using ContentDM, DSpace, image editing software and digitization hardware; should be familiar with metadata standards. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement projects. Good organization skills and an aptitude for complex analytical and detailed work. Our campus of over 20,000 students is located 50 minutes north of Houston in Huntsville, Texas. The Digital Resources Librarian is involved with library teams and other professional/scholarly activities in keeping with university faculty guidelines. Requires a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution. Experience with creation and/or management of digital objects in various formats, and digital image technologies. Knowledge of DSpace is desired and academic library experience is preferred. Minimum salary of $48,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Materials will be reviewed and accepted until the position is filled. Please visit Sam Houston State University’s online employment site https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/ to begin the application process. The Library’s home page is htttp://library .shsu.edu/. Sam Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks m accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Assistant Professor-University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

The Department of Educational Foundations in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in its library media and instructional technology program (http://academics.uww.edu/libmedia ) to begin August 24, 2016.

The successful applicant will:

Teach a range of school library and instructional technology courses, including cataloging, reference, administration, technology, information literacy, and others at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Expertise in organizing information (cataloging) in a library environment is important and expertise in at least one of the following areas required:

• Information sources /virtual libraries
• Leadership and administration
• Information literacy and learning technologies

 

Teach some courses in a hybrid format through a collaborative distance education program (UWSSLEC: http://www.uwsslec.org) bringing together faculty from five UW campuses to deliver a program for teachers seeking school library licensure. It is expected the faculty may be asked to teach weekend and evening classes in a variety of modalities.

Help re-envision the school library field for the future and continue to develop and expand a program to support the development of 21st century skills in students and teachers.

Develop collaborative relationships with the schools and with other faculty members and students in the College of Education and Professional Studies.

Become a member of the College’s technology team and share duties with two other faculty to support integration of technology into College and its curriculum, which may include a 25% faculty support role.

Advise undergraduate minors, licensure, and graduate students. Engage in research and creative activities.

Perform university, public and professional service.

 

Full details on the job can be found at https://my.uww.edu/employment/jobs/ APEFLM.html.

Student Internship-John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida

SUMMER 2016 PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, will be offering paid internships to be held for ten weeks, from June 6- August 12. The Ringling is part of Florida State University and serves as the State Art Museum of Florida. Located on a 66-acre site overlooking Sarasota Bay, it consists of an art museum, circus museum, historic home, theater, and research library.

Summer internships at the Ringling combine practical, hands-on experience working on a project for a specific department with exposure to all aspects of the Museum’s operation.

 

The internships are in the following departments:

Archives

Collections Management

Curatorial (Exhibitions)

Education

Library

Visitor Services

 

Interns earn $11.25 per hour (less taxes) and are paid bi-weekly. Interns are responsible for their own housing (the Museum will assist with locating nearby rentals).

International applicants must have a current US Visa and be eligible to work in the US. The positions require fingerprinting. The Museum encourages students from all backgrounds to apply and is committed to a culturally diverse group.

Education requirements, additional information and application materials may be found on the Museum’s website at https://www.ringling.org/internships-fellowships .

 

The application deadline is February 15, 2016.

Associate Director for Resource Management-Baruch College

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the AVP & Dean of Students (AVP/DOS) and serving on the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT), the Associate Director for Resource Management develops and manages budgetary functions and personnel processes for the Division of Student Affairs, provides support in the administration of various business operations, and works closely with department heads to maximize efficient use of resources. This position will oversee purchase requisitions and payments from multiple budgets, appointments of full/part-time staff, staff timekeeping records and other personnel and payroll records that relate to budgets and resources managed by the Division.

The Associate Director:
– Prepares guidelines, funding formulas, and models for the annual budget.
– Prepares, reconciles, and distributes expenditure and related accounting reports.
– Supports strategic planning activities; assesses outcomes, analyzes trends, and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations.
– Works with Student Affairs department heads to manage multiple budgets and personnel processes and monitors the financial condition of operating units to ensure effective planning and efficient use of resources.
– Monitors and analyzes budget allocations, fund balances, and expenditures for tax levy and non-tax levy plans and Petri Foundation Funds.
– Helps to develop budget policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy.
– Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements.
– Maintains a variety of manual and electronic fiscal information, files, and records (such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, personnel activities, vendor contracts, etc.) for purposes of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail.
– Processes and tracks transactional entries and maintains financial data so as to provide fiscal reports to AVP/DOS and department heads; produces forecasting projections.
– Manages all financial reporting and compliance activities, including preparation of financial statements, statistical reports, and funding determinations.
– Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis, as necessary.
– Represents the division on college-wide budget and personnel committees and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, including 6 years of job-related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility required. Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred. Experience working in a college setting a plus.
– Experience supervising staff and managing time records
– Strong organizational, record keeping, analytic problem solving, and communication skills
– Ability to understand and create complex spreadsheets
– Experience with multi-step procurement processes
– Experience and comfort with using various forms of office technology, including computers, document scanners, and software products related to human resources, finance, and budgets
– Experience with data reporting and analysis for budgetary management and decision making
– Familiarity with documentation required for personnel recruitment functions
– Ability to respond in as timely manner to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of providing information and resolving problems

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages the budget function of a College or major program under the direction of a senior administrator.

– Prepares guidelines, funding formulas, and models for the annual budget

– Supports strategic planning activities; assesses outcomes and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations.

– Monitors and analyzes budget expenditures

– Assists in developing budgeting policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy

– May hire, supervise, and train budget and/or clerical staff.

– Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Finance Budget Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

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.

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

December 9, 2015

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

Multilingual Writing Specialist-Baruch College

POSITION DETAILS

The Baruch College Writing Center seeks a full-time Multilingual (ESL) Writing Specialist to join its vibrant and engaged staff of writers and teachers.

Baruch College’s students are linguistically diverse. They include students who are bilingual and multilingual, international students, speakers of world Englishes, and students from multilingual communities and backgrounds within the US. They are in different stages of their language acquisition processes. The Writing Center values this linguistic diversity, and the many linguistic, rhetorical, experiential, and cultural resources our students bring to the Baruch community.

The Baruch College Writing Center provides free professional support for undergraduate and graduate students to improve their writing and English language skills and to become more independent, confident, and versatile writers. Our professional consultants, teachers of college writing and writers themselves, provide expert, invested, attentive readers who recognize strengths and teach students specific strategies to improve their writing. The Writing Center collaborates closely with academic departments and other student support units to offer an innovative array of programming and services, including one-to-one consultations, synchronous and asynchronous online consulting, interdisciplinary workshops, and writing groups.

Reporting to the Director of the Writing Center, the Multilingual (ESL) Writing Specialist collaborates with the Director and Associate Director to address the needs of the growing population of multilingual students who use the Writing Center’s services, to extend the reach of the Writing Center to better serve the multilingual student body across the Baruch community, and to lead our staff in supporting and advocating for our students as multilingual writers.

The primary responsibilities include:
– Directly support students via one-to-one and small-group consultations.
– Develop new and revise existing programming, curricula, and resources with an eye to the needs of multilingual and ELL writers.
– Support our staff of professional consultants in their work with writers from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
– Design and implement professional development programming for Writing Center staff and the broader College community, including workshop design and implementation, staff development programming, one-to-one staff consultations, and orientations.
– Collaborate with other student support services to create student and faculty resources and integrate programming.
– Contribute to and bolster a culture of empowerment, inquiry, and explicit valuing of linguistic diversity in our Center.
– Promote an understanding and acceptance of language diversity, bilingualism and multilingualism in the Baruch community.
– Promote teaching that recognizes and values students’ home languages and culture.
– Actively engage in professional development to keep abreast of research and pedagogy relevant to language learning and teaching, and represent Baruch and the Writing Center at local and regional conferences on composition, TESOL, and second language studies.

Though rare, occasional evening/weekend work may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

MA, MAEd, or PhD in TEFL, TESOL, Linguistics, Composition/Writing Studies, or a related field, at least two years of Writing Center experience, and at least two years’ experience working with college-level writers strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: experience in tutoring and teaching writing to culturally, linguistically, and academically diverse populations of college students; knowledge of language acquisition theory, writing pedagogy, WAC/WID approaches, curriculum development, assessment practices, and instructional technology; creative engagement in teaching, staff development, and curriculum writing experience; strong organizational and planning skills; excellent oral, written, visual and interpersonal communication skills; and a commitment to the goals of urban public higher education.

We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as individuals who have experience working with diverse populations.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Administers the activities of a learning resource or support center.

– Supports the design and delivery of academic resources such as tutoring, remedial and other student programs and services, delivered in a variety of modes, including on-line

– Produces and administers training programs, lectures, workshops, seminars and special events

– Collaborates with various College offices to improve student and faculty services; implements new services and assures existing services are effectively provided.

– Serves as resource expert for students and faculty regarding center policies and procedures, and if needed, technology issues related to their learning experience

– May assist and/or supervise office operations and/or department budget

-Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Resource Center Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

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.

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

December 9, 2015

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs-Baruch College

POSITION DETAILS

The mission of Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs and its degree programs is to enhance the performance of governmental and nonprofit institutions in New York and the nation in the interest of effective and equitable public service and public policy in a diverse society. Using insights from theory, research, and practice, we are a multidisciplinary community of scholars engaged in teaching, research, and outreach to achieve this mission. We place special emphasis on educating responsive and accountable leaders who combine managerial expertise, creative and critical thinking, and rigorous analysis in the formation and execution of public policy. The School also serves as a site for debate and reflection on issues of public importance to New York and the world beyond.

In close partnership with faculty and our colleagues in academic support programs, the Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute cultivates learning environments in which students become strategic, thoughtful communicators and creators. We develop and support Communication Intensive Courses, guide pedagogical reflection, and foster the teaching of written, oral, visual, and digital literacies across the College.

Reporting to the Director of the Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute, the Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs is also guided by a unique partnership with the School of Public Affairs and the Writing Center. In close collaboration with SPA faculty and the School’s advisement team, the Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs develops and coordinates a portfolio of programmatic support for academic writing. Directly serving both faculty and graduate students in six degree-granting programs, the Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs will:
– Collaborate with School of Public Affairs faculty to assess and document writing needs, inventory curricula, and serve as an institutional specialist for writing across the School’s graduate programs.
– Design, develop and implement a comprehensive faculty development program of workshops, seminars, and consultation to improve student writing.
– For select core courses, including the graduate capstone, provide contextualized, course-embedded support in order to develop students into independent, effective writers.
– Foster student success, often in the context of the Writing Center’s programming, by providing traditional writing support services, including one-to-one consultations, small-group workshops, and summer bridge programming.
– Develop and share resources for faculty that ensure their access to current writing pedagogy and practice.
– Participate in the School’s ongoing learning assessment of writing competencies in its graduate programs.
– Create external reporting that communicates with a large community of diverse stakeholders.
– Support the development of an ongoing, faculty-led Writing Across the Curriculum initiative at the School of Public Affairs by building relationships, liaising, and providing expertise.
– Contribute to a culture of engagement, curiosity, collaboration, and happiness at the Communication Institute.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs must hold a Bachelor’s degree and have four years of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of advanced degree and years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications
A terminal degree, or significant progress to completion, in English, Communications, Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, the scholarship of teaching and learning, or a closely related field strongly preferred.

Additional preferred qualifications include:
– Demonstrated excellence as a teacher, in both classroom settings and more intimate learning environments such as Writing Centers
– Curriculum development and instructional design experience
– Knowledge of WAC/WID programming and writing in the social sciences
– Organizational and planning skills
– The ability to lead educators in professional and pedagogical development

We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides educational development activities supporting a targeted academic program.

– Assists in developing and preparing program offerings, curricula, guidelines, and related communications

– Promotes program and advises students and College stakeholders on services, policies, and procedures

– Advises faculty, counselors, tutors, administrators and others on program goals, activities, and best practices

– Provides student services such as workshops, seminars, and advising sessions

– Coordinates efforts of faculty, staff, and other service providers to monitor and assess utilization, student progress, and program effectiveness

– Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

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.

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

December 19, 2015

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional