Psychology Program Assistant/College Assistant

As a leading online school in New York since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor's and master's degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University's first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor's degree, progress from an associate's degree, earn a master's degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School's renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its’ 20^th year, we dedicate ourselves to engendering an innovative and transformative student-centered experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Academic Director of Psychology Programs, the Psychology Program Assistant/College Assistant will support administrative and academic operations for the BA and MA programs and will perform the following duties:

• Serve as informed in-office admissions contact for prospective students and assist with recruitment activities
• Develop program communications to students and faculty
• Coordinate program web and print material updates
• Assist with record-keeping for the program related to tracking student progress toward degree, updating faculty files, and maintaining program document repositories
• Participate in end-of-semester academic review and perform needed follow-up with student records
• Support program development, student service delivery, outcome evaluation and instructor/student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and other projects as assigned
• Assist with coordination of events targeted to the BA and MA students

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing administrative support in a higher education setting
• Ability to be detail oriented, address concurrent issues and adapt easily to changing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Excel; ability to easily learn new software
• Strong writing, reporting, editing, and oral communication skills

Note: The successful candidate will begin on August 12, 2024 working during the fall and spring terms, with possible reappointment for the following fiscal year. 

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

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.

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

Psychology Program Assistant/College Assistant Search

Dr. Carla Marquez-Lewis, Academic Director of Psychology Programs

Email: Psychology@sps.cuny.edu