POSITION DETAILS Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens
, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia's degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more. The Associate Director of CUNY Beyond/Career-Connected Learning is the primary campus administrator of the CUNY Beyond program, working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure the development and implementation of activities designed to foster career preparation across all academic disciplines. The Associate Director is committed to building the College's capacity to strengthen teaching, learning, advising, and mentoring around CUNY's priority initiative to enhance college to career and beyond so that graduates can launch careers with competitive salaries. Reporting to the Associate Provost, the Associate Director will coordinate and support CUNY Beyond programming across the projects five pillars: Career Exposure & Exploration, Integrated Academic & Career Advising, Career Connected Learning, Paid Work-based Learning, and Employer Engagement. Integrating an awareness of academic and career skills and competencies with project management functions, the incumbent will liaise with leadership teams in Academic Affairs, Adult & Continuing Education, Marketing & Communications, and the Office of the President around these areas and work closely with CUNY Central and CUNY campus partners. The Associate Director works with faculty, staff, and administrators in planning and implementing working groups, workshops, employer engagement events, and student information sessions. This position requires well-developed knowledge of and experience with academic programs and processes, career-connected learning, student success services and supports, and the curricular and co-curricular experiences that support active learning, as well as knowledge and skill in program development and project management, including budgeting and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include the following:
- Support the vision of the Project by working with the Associate Provost and other college stakeholders to ensure admitted students are connected seamlessly to academic and career pathways, and supported in making informed educational decisions that connect their academic experiences with purposeful transfer and career plans;
- Develop and plan project activities, and lead partnership meetings with staff and administrators across LaGuardia;
- Co-facilitate professional development to support program implementation and evaluation;
- Coordinate the development of resources and experiences for students and families that complement project activities, and a ssist with strategies to increase student participation in these courses and activities;
- Coordinate and monitor the completion of scheduled project activities in accordance with established time frames and budgets, helping ensure the judicious expenditure of these resources in accordance with the terms of the grant;
- Integrate project activities within the framework of Academic Affairs initiatives and other grant-funded projects, including CTE and Guided Pathways plans;
- Develop, organize, and maintain records and data to streamline reporting processes;
- Lead the development and submission of project reports to internal stakeholders and the CUNY Central Office.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree plus 8 years professional educational experience preferred.
- Experience managing grant-funded projects and/or major initiatives in an educational setting, with strong preference for projects that support the new majority college student
- Ability to help manage project evaluation and project reporting, including basic familiarity with qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodology
- A knowledge of pedagogical innovation, which may include experiences with undergraduate research, First Year Experience, co-curricular engagement, ePortfolio, developmental advisement, and work-based learning
- Knowledge and skill in professional development in an academic setting a strong plus
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the community college mission
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as a team player and adapt to a complex, fast-moving urban educational institution
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Manages curriculum development and operations of a College's specialized academic program under the direction of a senior administrator. - Implements and monitors a comprehensive academic program development plan; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures - Assists Director with outcome assessment and strategic planning to further develop program offerings - Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management - Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures - May manage professional and/or clerical staff - May act on behalf of Director in his/her absence - Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Academic Program Manager
CUNY TITLE Higher Education Associate
FLSA Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $76,395 - $90,375 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. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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 September 8th, 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.