The CUNY School of Professional Studies:

The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) provides online and on campus degree and certificate programs that meet the needs of adults who are looking to finish or transition into a bachelor’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, advance in the workplace, or change careers.

Home to the first fully online degree programs at the City University of New York, CUNY SPS offers fully accredited degree and certificate programs for students who want the flexibility and convenience of online education. CUNY SPS was ranked in the top 5% in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 2020 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.

Drawing on CUNY’s nationally and internationally renowned faculty and practitioners, as well as industry and education partners, the School’s programs provide opportunities for personal growth, job mobility, greater civic participation, and new ways to advance knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Life, the Student Life College Assistant will:

• Maintain a Club Officer/Advisor Database for student clubs and/or organizations
• Verify student eligibility for leadership roles in clubs
• Provide assistance to students by responding via email or phone to general/routine inquiries, as appropriate
• Provide clerical support to the Office of Student Services on special programs when needed
• Assist with the department’s communication and outreach schedule and initiatives (social media posting and monitoring; helping to create and distribute marketing collateral, etc.)
• Compile and distribute resources for CUNY SPS club officers and faculty/staff advisors
• Assist department with planning an execution of all aspects of Student Life events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:
• Some related experience with providing administrative support
• Some familiarity with adult-learners, veterans/military, persons with disabilities, or distance-learners.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with particular strength in online communication
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize duties easily and work independently as well as part of a team

• Strong computer application skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook; Teams, and Prezi preferred
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms preferred
• Some experience with web-based conferencing: Zoom, Skype, GoTo Meeting, etc.
• Some experience planning and assisting with special events

Note: While this College Assistant position is currently remote, the selected finalist is expected to have access to a laptop/computer, internet and phone access to perform most job duties and responsibilities. Upon return to normal campus operations, this position will transition to our physical office located at 119 W 31st Street, New York, NY 10001.

Salary Range: $17-$20 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Hours: 20 hours per week

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

CUNY SPS Student Life College Assistant Search Anthony Sweeney, Associate Director of Student Life Email: anthony.sweeney@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.