Director of Experiential Learning - School of Business - CUNY Lehman College : Job Details

Director of Experiential Learning - School of Business

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor?s, master?s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College?s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

The Director of Experiential Learning plays a vital leadership role in advancing the School of Business?s

mission to prepare students for successful, socially responsible careers through real-world learning

experiences. Reporting to the Dean and collaborating closely with the Associate Dean, academic

advisors, department chairs, faculty, staff, and students, the Director is responsible for developing,

managing, and expanding high-impact experiential learning programs. These include the LEAP Program,

service-learning projects, and internship opportunities that span a semester or an entire academic year.

The Director also cultivates and maintains strategic partnerships with the industry, nonprofit, and

government sectors to ensure that students have access to relevant and enriching applied learning

experiences.

Responsibilities include:

? Design, implement, and manage experiential learning programs that foster student

development, enhance academic learning, and promote career readiness.

? Oversee, promote, and expand the LEAP Program, the school's co-curricular activities

program for business students, with a focus on developing students' career competencies

through workshops, mentoring, and hands-on learning experiences.

? Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with corporate, nonprofit, and government

partners to create experiential learning opportunities, including internships, service

projects, guest speakers, mentorships, and field visits.

? Manage the planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of short-term, semesterlong,

and year-long internships, embedded internships, and service-learning experiences

that offer real-world experience aligned with students? academic and career interests.

? Identify and build relationships with mentorship initiatives and design opportunities to help

connect students with mentors.

? Track and maintain records and databases of student engagement in experiential learning

activities, including tracking post-graduate outcomes.

? Evaluate program effectiveness through data collection and analysis to guide ongoing

improvement.

? Oversee the daily operations of experiential learning programs, including budget

management, resource allocation, and reporting, and assist with grant and fundraising

efforts to support programs and initiatives.

? Attend and represent the School of Business at external events, conferences, and

community engagements. Act as a liaison with external partners and promote the value of

experiential learning both within and outside the institution.

? Support accreditation initiatives and institutional reporting by documenting and presenting

the outcomes of experiential learning activities to faculty, administrators, and external

stakeholders.

? Generate quarterly and annual reports that showcase program growth and student success

stories.

? Supervise junior or clerical staff

? Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor?s degree required; Master?s degree preferred.

A minimum of six (6) years of experience in higher education, career services, human resources, or a

related field is required.

Experience in managing employer relationships and creating professional development opportunities for

college students or young professionals.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of students,

employers, and campus stakeholders effectively.

Technical Proficiency:

? Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and survey tools

? Experience with database management platforms such as Airtable or similar systems

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

As a senior staff member in a large academic or administrative department, division, or school, manages operations and administration, participates in planning and setting priorities, and oversees related projects to ensure their success.

• Works with management to create short- and long-term business plans, including operational, organization, and financial aspects.
• Works with management and others to develop and implement operating policies and procedures.
• Manages the ongoing financial, operational, and staffing activities of the department.
• Manages operating budget and performs analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Oversees legal, safety, fiscal, and other compliance requirements.
• Oversees facilities, technology, and materials utilized in the department, coordinating with appropriate Campus services.
• Works with other Campus or University units to coordinate and plan fund-raising, grants, marketing, communications, and outreach activities.
• Independently carries out a portfolio of responsibilities under the department's purview, such as managing committees, securing approvals, and providing communications.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Administrative Officer

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience. $127,303 - $132,248

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 must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Review of Resumes to begin on August 15th, 2025

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.

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Lehman College