POSITION DETAILS
ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City
University of New York (CUNY) led by President Karol V. Mason, and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups.
The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate
Center of the City University of New York and offers bachelor’s and
master’s degrees in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. John Jay College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to Senior Director of Student Affairs in addition to the
general duties the Student Life manager will be required to :
– Support the goals and objectives of CSIL within the needs of the
John Jay community, and provide excellent customer service to
students/faculty/staff.
– Step in to serve as upper management role in their absence.
– Manage and implement Student Commencement related events,
including but not limited to: Countdown to Commencement,
Commencement Brunch, Commencement Awards Ceremony, Grad
Salute Fair, Graduate Hooding Ceremony, and Commencement
Newsletter.
– Supervise full-time staff, and college assistants, work-study.
– Assist with implementation of student Orientations and other student events, including but not limited to: freshmen, transfer, graduate and international orientation; and Convocation.
– Develop and implement leadership programming including NSLS, the annual student leadership retreat as well as develop online programs to reach all John Jay students.
– Assists in the overall planning, management and execution of
student co-curricular programming focused on leadership, diversity
and community building and will assume responsibility for one or more specific programs.
– Create and implement programming and events for the department such as Lunch and Learns, Weeks of Welcome, and campus engagement opportunities.
– Performs assessment and evaluation of departmental programming.
– Assists in to develop a co-curricular transcript for students.
– Oversee Student Council elections, including but not limited to:
petition pick-up, hiring of third-party inputters, verification of
candidates and signatures, working with DoIT with online voting site, and campaign workshops.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and six years related experience required.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Manages the development, implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation of student programs and quality of life issues, promoting
the personal development of a diverse student population.
– Evaluates student needs and trends to develop a range of student
services
– Develops and administers specific programs and general activities in
support of student needs
– Develops relationships with college departments and outside
community organizations to understand student needs and available
development opportunities
– Represents the College in campus-wide and university-wide groups
and councils focusing on priority student issues
– Manages staff, fiscal resources, and facilities supporting student
affairs activities
– Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Student Life Manager
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$81,647
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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CLOSING DATE
Review of resume to begin September 3, 2021.
Posting closes on September 14, 2021.
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.
