Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment

Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment

Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

The College Now program at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (CN) seeks a visionary Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment (DE) to provide strategic oversight and leadership for dual enrollment programs in secondary schools. Under the Director's guidance, the Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment (DE) will oversee an assigned portfolio of dual enrollment and early college high school programs within K16. The Specialist will create, grow, and support schools committed to early college programs and college readiness outcomes for traditionally underrepresented students in higher education.

The Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment will work with the Director to monitor budgets and manage financial resources. Utilizing data analysis, the Assistant Director will monitor and evaluate program outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Director of College Now, the Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment responsibilities are as follows:

•Oversight and management of an assigned portfolio of dual enrollment programs within K16 Initiatives, including budgeting, strategy and planning, and staff support.

•Develop and maintain relationships with program partners, including New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and CUNY campuses, in partnership with College Now and K16 Initiatives senior leadership.

•Ensure programmatic excellence by monitoring and evaluating student achievement, staff performance, financial resource management, and enrollment/participation patterns across all programs.

Oversight

•Oversee coordination of high school-college partnerships for Dual Enrollment/CUNY Early College schools, including coordination of Campus Liaisons;

•Maintain dual enrollment/early college program databases inclusive of CUNY 1st: related duties include accurate data input; on-time submission of standardized, scheduled reports; on-demand generation of reports on some categories of current operations data; and continuous analysis of program data systems for the purpose of continuous improvement of systems design.

•Coordinate student application/recruitment process and follow up with high schools and students to ensure enrollment.

•Engage with students, parents, schools, and professors as needed

•Perform standard Office functions: covers phones, answers emails to the program inbox; orders supplies; maintains files, etc.

•May supervise office operations related to and/or department budget related to job duties under the leadership of the program director.

•Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred

•Expertise in program management

•Experience in managing high-performing teams and programs through changing circumstances

•Proficiency in group facilitation, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a high level of creative problem-solving

•Experience working collaboratively and cooperatively with a diverse community of staff, partners, and external constituents.

•Experience in data collection and analysis to support effective program operations and evaluation.

•Proficiency in Google and Microsoft suite of programs and general digital litera

•Experience with NYC public schools, either as an attendee or in a professional capacity.

•Management experience in programs that encourage innovation, pedagogical coherence, and curriculum alignment.

•Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

•Ability to use data and research findings for program and staff development purposes.

•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding, and complex work environment, with the ability to carry out complex assignments and adapt to changing situations and priorities.

•Strong budget management ability.

•Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development at the high school, college transition, and/or adult learning levels.

•A demonstrated understanding of various school programming models, especially in Career and Technical Education (CTE) or Early College High Schools, and knowledge of NYCPS course credit policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

•This is an in-person position. Saturdays will be scheduled workdays during the Fall and Spring semesters.

•While performing these duties, the employee is required to engage in physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting items (up to 25 pounds), bending, reaching, and sitting for prolonged periods.

•Reasonable accommodations will be made for employees with disabilities or other needs, in accordance with CUNY policies.

•Ability to travel to other CUNY/NYCPS sites as needed.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Participates in the daily coordination of academic and administrative activities of a College's specialized academic program under management direction.

• Supports program development, student service delivery, outcome evaluation and instructor/student recruitment, enrollment, and retention.

• Recommends, implements and evaluates strategies to expand program offerings

• Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management

• Develops and maintains relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services

• Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures

• Oversees office recordkeeping; manages updates of program web and print materials

• May supervise office operations and/or department budget

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $77,097-$89,777; 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

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=32732&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers

CLOSING DATE

October 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.

Job ID: 32732

Location: Borough of Manhattan CC